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The buzz: Following the closure of D’Sens, the Dusit Thani has placed its 22nd floor under the control of Hawaiian chef Nikolas Ramirez, who's turning out what they coin “Pacific coastal cuisine”— a mix of flavors from Mexico, Hawaii, Peru and Japan.
The décor: The coastal theme is emphasized...
New restaurant on Vipawadee 2203 serves up Italian dishes in a low-key, slightly industrial setting dominated by communal wooden tables, big glass windows and black steel touches.
Seat yourself in either the dining area or the bar zone to enjoy dishes like spaghetti with scamp sauce (B320), pizza...
US restaurant chain 25 Degrees is another establishment looking to add sophistication to Bangkok’s gourmet burger scene—only this time with a glitzy “bordello meets burger bar” concept to match. The décor is akin to an upscale Hollywood diner—from the lush red wallpaper, black and white photos of...
Bangkok coffee and tea lovers have another venue to check out, 2B Café, founded by the folks behind the tea brand No. 57. The airy hangout is defined by lightwood floors, potted baby ferns and extra large windows overlooking the park and Sukhumvit. Dishes include eggs benedict with salmon (B150),...
This smartly refurbished shop-house on the fringes of Chinatown does some of Bangkok’s best sandwiches. 2nd Yard’s menu may be brief but there’s no faulting the flavors, which get more innovative the more you splash out. Select from seven fillings that range from mushroom and cheese (B180) up to...
The buzz: Kad Kokoa’s founders Nuttaya and Paniti Junhasavasdikul have teamed up with young chefs from Bocuse d’Or Thailand. The seed of their recent collaboration sprouted into Thailand’s first cacao-centric bistro, 31 Degrees, where they add chocolate and cacao beans into everything.
The vibe...
NOW X WINE ZThe buzz: Sukhumvit 39 is becoming the place for all things French, what with long-standing fine dining restaurant Philippe and cute little bakery Le Blanc. Now comes the two-part space by Nicolas Reynard (previously Maduzi’s La Truffe). 39 Bistro is the ground floor eatery in the space...
After six years working as a barista at Sydney’s Allpress Café, part of a chain of well-regarded coffee roasters throughout Australia and New Zealand, Thasanai Ploybut has brought his experience back to Bangkok and opened 39Espresso.
The specialty here is Australian-style coffee, and Thasanai does...
This brand new spot is already doing the social media rounds thanks to its dining table that sits in an all-white swimming pool.
The food's no gimmick, though. Started as an online dessert shop, 3nvy has expanded to a full cafe with savory and sweet offerings.
Elsewhere in the venue, the wall...
This review took place in December 2019 and is based on a visit to the restaurant without the restaurant's knowledge. For more on BK's review policy, click here.
Hidden down a dark side-soi, 3SAN is marked by a grungy jade green neon sign, barely discernible on its small shop front. Inside, the...