Err

The chef duo behind Bangkok’s Thai fine dining institution, Bo.lan, have brought their expertise to a new genre of modern, casual Thai cuisine. Their latest project, Err, is set in a retro shop-house just down the street from Wat Pho, where they’ve trained their chefs to whip up rejuvenated versions of Thailand’s best drinking snacks. To go with the Thai cuisine, the drinks list here uses doesn’t just use Thai craft spirits, but also delicious combinations of local fruit for some wonderful non-alcoholic options. For something fresh, don’t miss the simple lemon grass soda (B85), while sweeter options include the fresh fruit blend (watermelon, pineapple and lime, B125) and the signature Err tropical punch, in which apple juice is mixed with orange juice, passionfruit juice and top with ginger ale (B125). 
394/35 Maharaj Rd., 02-622-2291. Open Tue-Sun 11am-9pm. www.errbkk.com

Baa Ga Din

One of a vanguard of restaurants that seek to tweak tried-and-tested street food favorites, Baa Ga Din presents a modern twist to roadside specialties like chicken wings and oyster omelets. The brainchild of Thitid Tassanakajorn of acclaimed fine-dining eatery Le Du, Baa Ga Din also serves an inventive cocktail menu in a friendly, bistro atmosphere that lures large groups who want the casual experience of Thai street food without the exhaust fumes and teeny stools. Their non-alcoholic list is pretty interesting, too, with a lot of herbs and fresh fruits. Try the signature Mango Baagadin, which mixes orange juice with mango syrup and grape juice (B250) and Virgin Berry, which features cranberry juice, Fabbri strawberry, ginger ale, cardamom, rosemary, Roselle, orange peel and pineapple (B250). 
Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-662-3813. Open Wed-Mon 6-11pm. www.baagadin.com

Supanniga

One of Bangkok's favorite Thai restaurants has built its reputation on delicate traditional plates bursting with strong, authentic flavors. The casual decor plays with the vivid yellow of Supanniga flowers, while other references to Eastern Thai culture abound. To go with the traditional Thai dishes, Supanniga also offers some wonderful non-alcoholic drinks made with fresh ingredients, like the signature virgin Supanniga Home Passion, featuring fresh passion fruit and apple juice and a dash of syrup (B180). For something herbal, try the Virgin Watermelon Mijito: fresh watermelon, mint leaves, lime and brown sugar (B140).
28 Sathorn Soi 10, 02-635-0349; 160/11 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-714-7508. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-11:30pm. www.supannigaeatingroom.com

Luka

Sukhumvit Soi 45’s Casa Pagoda has spread out to Thanon Pan in Sathorn, sharing its space with the charming Luka café—fast becoming a favorite lunch spot for Sathorn's busy professionals. The cafe focuses on light fare and down-to-earth comfort food like breakfast burritos and grilled cheese sandwiches served with thick tomato soup. Aside from coffee and tea from Tea Atelier, the tasty Luka Shrub Soda is a delicious homemade soft drink that plays with fruits and herbs. Choose between Strawberry & Orange, Spicy Pineapple or Apple Cinnamon (B120).  
64/1 Pan Rd., 02-637-8558. Open 10am-7pm and Sat-Sun 8:30am-7pm. www.fb.com/lukabangkok

Eat Me

Recently named #23 at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant, the international cuisine restaurant of chef Tim Butler pulls off bold combinations like Alaskan scallops with avocado, yuzu and pancetta, while a chicken salad is elevated to new heights by the addition of red papaya, toasted coconut and betel leaf. The cocktail list is equally as solid as the food. Here, they put a twist not only on the alcoholic drinks but on the mocktail choices, too, like the Cuban Libre-inspired Cuban Club, which mixes palm sugar with mint, lime and soda (B190), while the Bloody Marry-inspired Mary Mary uses roasted tomato & vegetable juice mixed with lemon, Tabasco and wasabi (B190).
1/6 Soi Phiphat 2, Convent Rd., 02-238-0931. Open daily 3pm-1am. www.eatmerestaurant.com

Featherstone

This charming Alice in Wonderland-meets-gypsy style place is part craft jewelry and accessories shop and part bistro. The dishes focus Western comfort food—salad, pasta, steak, pizza —while coffee plays the major role on the drink list. For something pretty and light, you’ll also find some creative mixes of Italian-style soda that mostly use flower-infused syrups served with floral ice-cubes, like the Instagram-friendly Wild Gardenia, a deconstructed mix of purple lavender syrup, soda and floral ice cubes.
60 Ekkamai Soi 12, 097-058-6846. Open Wed-Mon 10:30-10pm. www.facebook.com/featherstonecafe 

Another Hound Café

Greyhound is one of biggest movers and shakers Thailand’s fashion industry, and also sets the pace for this city’s bistro scene. The relaunched Another Hound Café at The Emporium has moved the brand’s well-loved menu forward with a new collection of even more gourmet pastas, seafood and burgers with alongside Thai dishes and refreshingly fruity cocktails and mocktails. As a special for this April, Another Hound Café has teamed up with high-end sparkling mineral water label Perrier to create three new seasonal drinks inspired by the restaurant’s best-selling desserts. Try the sweet and aromatic Peach Peekaboo, which takes its inspiration from the peach, lemon sorbet, raspberry and orange-based inspired by the dessert called Chum Cham Parfait dessert (pair it with light seafood dishes like the Crab Sandwich and Spicy Andaman Lobster Carpaccio). Strawberry Swing is inspired by the restaurant’s Strawberry Balsamic Meringue, mixing balsamic vinegar with strawberry syrup and fresh strawberries, topped with Perrier (recommended for heavy dishes like Four Corners Cheese Sandwich and Wagyu Burger). The menu’s Mixed Fruit Salad in Orange Granita dessert is reinterpreted as a drink called Som Som, which mixes orange marmalade with pomelo, Sunkist orange zest and orange granite, topped with Perrier—perfect alongside chocolate desserts like the Hazelnut Mud cake.
1/F, The Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-664-8663. www.facebook.com/AnotherHoundCafe           

From left: Peach Peekaboo, Strawberry Swing and Som Som 

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