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The Hop
Having emerged from Chayapong “Oat” Naviroj’s love of the Lindy Hop, the fun swing jazz dance originated way back in 20s Harlem, New York City, this dance studio gathers fun-loving souls to move, dance and bounce together, and is jam-packed on special event nights. It’s not...
Tiny Cup Cafe
Run by the people behind the cutesy cafe Buttercup, Tiny Cup Cafe has made itself at home in Thonglor with its vintage vibe adorned with knickknacks and wooden furniture covered with patterned cushions. The food spans recommended fare like the full English breakfast (B380), featuring Joe Sloane...
Bestminton Square
Buzz: Set over 6000-square-meters, opposite Paradise Park, this new lifestyle sports center looks like a community mall from the outside, but Bestmintorn Square serves up sports venues instead of chain restaurants. Launched by Julalak Ponpipom, one of the girl’s behind men’s fashion...
50/50
The Buzz: With a casino-theme, it’s perhaps not surprising that this new addition to Thonglor’s nightlife scene opted for a hush-hush spot, tucked away in H1, as its home. The gambling focus comes from the amiable owner Nutthapol “Nick” Pavapaiboon, who has worked at...
Rock Restaurant and Bar
The buzz: Owned by expat couple Liu Xi and Richard Emden, Rock is a breath of fresh air on the culinary front, serving up different Asian flavors created with ingredients and techniques inspired from different countries such as China, Burma and India. The menu was designed by Chef Nhoi...
Victoria’s Secret
The buzz: They’ve kept us waiting long enough, but Siam Center has now welcomed one of America’s largest retailers of lingerie, beauty products and accessories to its first floor. A little sadly, though, the store is not putting the focus on lingerie; instead only offering accessories...
B-Floor Theater
Teriyaki Bar Kelly’s
Named after the silver screen icon Grace Kelly, the cute tavern-like Teriyaki Bar Kelly’s joined the happening Sukhumvit 51 neighborhood, already home to the likes of WTF Gallery and Opposite Mess Hall, late last year. For starters, its vibrant 50s-style décor offers something refreshingly...
Rebel Art Space
The concept: This new gallery nestled in a quiet sub soi in Sukhumvit Soi 67 is the brainchild of controversial social activist-cum-artists Vasan Sitthiket and Wannaphon “Sai” Chimbangchong, alongside curator Bee Jiratti Kuttanam. As its name asserts, Rebel Art Space is not just...
Maki Maki
The big malls may be packed full of sushi restaurants, but chances are that if you’re serious about your raw fish, you’ll end up wandering the sois of Sukhumvit. One restaurant that sits somewhere in-between is Maki Maki, squeezed into the third floor of the very small community mall No...
Appia
Bangkok has long been gripped by a love of Italian cuisine, whether that’s the opulent fare served up in stuffy high-end eateries or the bastardized fusion pasta offered up in the countless cutesy cafes. But there are still only a very few spots that really capture the essence of true...
Happiness Premium Sweets & Bar
With its gray walls and naked hanging light bulbs, Happiness Premium Sweets & Bar ticks all the right industrial boxes for a new cafe in Bangkok. The kitchen, though, is run by a Japanese chef, who adds a few touches from home to the food. Try the green tea and red bean pancake (B240) which...
Insanity Nightclub
Maya
Indian restaurant Maya sits on a striking cantilevered structure on the 29/F of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit 22. Owned by the Fico food and beverage empire, the venue serves delicious North Indian cooking by Chef Ramneek Singh Lamba, but also comprises a lounge complete with a DJ, elaborate bar snacks...
Ask Me Why
The hip cafe craze has reached the edge of the city. Ask Me Why has the requisite industrial vibe, thanks to plenty of bare brick, wooden furniture and black steel. Coffee starts at B50 for a hot espresso with beans courtesy of top Bangkok roasters Ceresia and Brave Roaster. If you come hungry...
PSG Art Gallery
 
The Never Ending Summer
The buzz: Located in the new compound The Jam Factory, which also houses a gallery space and Candide Bookstore, this Thai restaurant in a quiet residential area on the Thonburi side of the river has garnered enthusiastic support since it opened in December. The place is run by starchitect...
Twist Sports Conditioning Center
Office workers no longer have an excuse for not going to the gym as Twist Sports Conditioning Center has opened up in the heart of Silom. Founder Peter Twist claims to have created new exercise styles and training regimes for his clients, young and old, specializing in improving strength, power,...
The Roof @ 38th Bar
The latest bar to arrive at Mode Sathorn might be just the place to see the whole picture of Lower Silom, thanks to its panoramic rooftop view that includes three bends in the Chao Phraya River and three bridges. The venue itself occupies a square-shaped balcony, so to take in the whole 360-degree...
Yuutaro
Buzz: Tucked away down Sukhumvit Soi 51, this brand new restaurant has generated a lot of buzz among Japanese food lovers for its fresh and high-quality ingredients. It’s not just hot air this time, either. Using mostly imported ingredients, the restaurant has its seafood and beef flown in...
Piñata
The buzz: It’s not so often that a Mexican restaurant opens in Bangkok, so it’s perhaps surprising that this one comes from the same team behind a Japanese restaurant, the much-hyped High Hat Sushi Bar. Joining the same block as new hot dog spot, Bangers, Piñata is already packed with...
Mr. Bean
For those who love a gimmick to go with their cup of joe, there’s new cafe Mr. Bean. The key to finding the place is spotting a big cut-out of Mr. Bean acting cool next to his Mini outside. Once you enter, you’ll be surrounded with British icons like a red telephone booth and bus and,...
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Eat Drink Love
Located just off Srinakarin Road, near Paradise Park, Eat Drink Love is a charming space with an affordable drinks list, and that’s about it. It’s hidden in a service apartment complex, where the generous use of marble and black booths give the place a luxurious yet still relaxed vibe....
Faria
In a soi dedicated to Middle Eastern restaurants, this restaurant serves up Thai options during the day and a brief list of African dishes at night. This spot is perhaps best suited for those newly interested in pan-African cooking and who need a friendly auntie to guide them. The food is adapted...
Crescent Moon Space
Plearnwan Panich
The popular shopping center Plearwan, from Huahin, has landed in Bangkok under the name Plearnwan Panich. The vintage and industrial hints courtesy of galvanized steel and reclaimed wood don’t detract from a pretty polished feel overall. The food is old-school Thai snacks and breakfast bites...
Numthong Gallery
High Hat Sushi Bar
Bangkok’s sushi scene seems to have benefited from a wave of Thai chefs who after working in Japanese restaurants in Chicago have returned home to open eateries like Isao, Gallery Sushi Bar, Maki Maki and In the Mood for Love. High Hat Sushi’s chefs, Kittisak Soontaros and Frank...
Counting Sheep Corner
New to an area better known for its nightlife, the cafe Counting Sheep Corner wakes up at 8am to fix your morning coffee (from B75), best served with a freshly-baked pear muffin (B95). The chalkboard menu also lists a few savory dishes, which change regularly, such as chicken leak pie (B220), fish...