Sukhumvit Area
55 Pochana
Where hi-so and hipsters alike end up after partying in the area. The popular 55 Pochana sits at the beginning of the soi, with every dish made-to-order. The must-tries are the ped pad kraprao (stir-fried duck and basil) and dok kajon pad kai (stir-fried flowers with egg,...
Banyan Tree
Sun-Thu: International buffet dinner at Romsai at B1,472 from 6-10:30pm.
21/100 South Sathon Rd., 02-679-1200. Open daily 12-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm
Dusit Thani
Wed: The Pavilion offers a French buffet dinner at B1,888 (with two glasses of red wine) with dishes including lobster thermidor...
The Seafood Bar might have now closed, but fortunately you still have its sister eatery. An upcoming event at The Oyster Bar (395 Narathiwas Soi 24, 02-212-4809. www.theoysterbangkok.com) on Jun 8 will herald the arrival of yet more craft beer in Bangkok, with the American Deschutes Brewery (www....
The fine folk behind popular café and hipster haunt Casa Lapin (Sukhumvit Soi 49 [opposite Samitivej Hospital], 081-257-7920. Open daily 7:30am-9:30pm) have expanded beyond the rabbit-hole original branch to now serve up a good cup of joe in a larger, even more lovely, venue. The brains behind this...
1.) Kiintim (B35) (BK PICK!)
Kiintim strikes a good balance of flavor: sweet and creamy with a real taste of coconut courtesy of some delicious little fleshy chunks. It also gives off a pleasant aroma. The only complaint might be that it’s a tiny bit too sweet.
Verdict: All smiles.
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While many Bangkokians are hooked on their daily cup of coffee, most are still opting for syrupy caffeine hits. With cafés popping up on every corner in Bangkok, BK takes a look at some independent establishments run by owners who are looking to elevate our coffee appreciation in line with the...
The Dining Room (Lobby Floor, Erawan Hyatt, 494 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-1234. BTS Chidlom) is trying to get carnivores through the door with their wagyu promotion between May 10-26. Grilled, roasted or braised, your hunk of beef comes any way you like it at their dinner buffet (B1,380 for Mon-Thu...
There’s yet another Japanese dining hotspot in town with the arrival of High Hat Sushi Bar (Petchburi Soi 47 [Soi Soonvijai], Yaek 1, 02-716-7495). Here, the stylish grey-hued décor is topped off by hanging lamps in the shape of oversized bowler hats, while the kitchen serves up Japanese...
Set in an old teak house originally built sometime in the 1920s, new bar and restaurant Hemingway’s (1 Sukhumvit Soi 14, 02-653-3900. BTS Asoke) is causing quite a stir. With a menu that’s said to feature the food and drink much-loved by the intrepid author Ernest Hemingway, its leafy...
The new Japanese-inspired Nikko Café (Ekkamai Soi 12, 02-381-5291) is set up as a welcoming meeting spot with its wide-ranging drinks list spanning coffee, wine and craft beer. The wood-dominated two-story venue has all the feeling of a comfy home office, with the added bonus of a large outdoor...