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Soi Rangnam has (or at least had) a bit of a reputation when it comes to Northeastern Thai food. We think it’s mostly unfounded and, while there’s worse to be had on the street, Isaan Rom Yen is another pretty average joint that backs up our point. A worrying tell-tale sign is that half the menu is...
The buzz: Following the success of its two other, long-standing branches—Sukhumvit Sois 39 and 47—the Tokyo-hailed izakaya brings its famous oyako don and a handful of house specials to Silom.
The vibe: Taking over a three-story shophouse on Surawong Road, Ise Surawongse does not conform to the...
Islero takes on the traditional end of Spanish cuisine and presents it in a contemporary style.
This goes for the decor—warm and bistro-referencing yet sophisticated—and the menu, which does hearty classics alongside some El Bulli-worthy tweaks. The connection to the defunct restaurant, for many...
Who: This sweet outlet from chef Ian Kittichai’s much-loved Issaya Cooking Studio adds playful Thai twists and flavor combinations to classic French treats.
What: The prices are rather hefty, but the Thai-inspired macarons (B65 a piece) in flavors such as the smoky kao mao, refreshing tub tim...
The idea of a Thai restaurant in an old house normally sets alarm bells ringing. So often these places end up serving tourist-friendly Thai food that lets the décor do the hard work. But this is no ordinary Thai restaurant. Run by the ‘prodigal son,’ Ian Kittichai, Issaya is a vibrant and exciting...
New fashion pop-up store Another Alternative sees one hip clothing brand expanding into dining. The very artsy Issue Café serves comforting lunch-time favorites like guay tiew kai sub (noodles with chicken, B168), khao hor bai tong (baked rice with banana leaf, B259) and khao mok kai (biryani rice...
The store: The name of this gypsy fashion brand has been on the Bangkok scene since 2004, traveling around town from Siam Square to Khao San Road and The Emporium before setting up its permanent location on Sukhumvit Soi 23. The old house-turned-lifestyle shop is bigger than every previous outlet,...
The buzz: The first standalone Bangkok restaurant from AHMS Hotel group (Aleenta, Akaryn and Akyra resorts) claims to use 100-percent Thai-sourced produce, with which it tries to do a bit of everything: neighborhood coffee spot, lunch-friendly bistro, evening restaurant and even deli.
The decor: ...
This may be a street-side stall, but don’t expect cups of coconut ice cream. Not only do they serve their ice cream in moh fai (hot pot), but the flavors are also out of the ordinary: milk, seasonal fruits, beer and, our favorite, Red Bull vodka.
The buzz: Take defunct modern bistro Freebird, put it in the hands of a pair of Bangkok United star players, revamp the menu with a French-leaning list of grilled proteins, and you've got Phrom Phong's latest place to be seen: Ivy 47.
The decor: Maybe it's the glamorous clientele, or maybe it's the...