Bangkok Year-End Guide: Where to wine and dine this Christmas and New Year
Don't party on an empty stomach. Here's how much Bangkok's biggest New Year's feasts (Dec 31) will set you back. (Updated Dec 25, 2014)
11 years ago
For a luxury hotel buffet
Brasserie Europa (Siam Kempinski)
We really like their garden, and the all-you-can-eat festive offerings are also right up there with what all the top hotels are doing.
Dec 24-25 At B4,200 you get free-flow Moët & Chandon Imperial Rosé and a traditional buffet (noon-4pm) of imported seafood, premium roast meats and heavy yuletide desserts. Kids pay B1,450.
1/F, Siam Kempinski, 991/1 Rama 1 Rd., 02-162-9000. BTS Siam
For an all-you-can-eat bargain
Latest Recipe (Le Méridien)
Dec 24-25 The price of B2,550 is over 1K short of what most fancy hotels are charging for their festive buffets, and you still get foie gras, Alaskan king crab and oysters to go with your traditional turkey. Free-flow wines, beers, cocktails and bubbles included.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet lunch from noon-2:30pm (B1,650) and dinner from 5:30-9:30pm (B1,950), both with free- flow booze and wines.
2/F, Le Meridien Bangkok. 40/5 Surawong Road, Bangrak, 02-232 -8888
57th Street (Marriott Sukhumvit)
Dec 25 For those looking to eat around Thonglor, the Marriott has a similarly priced deal at B2,690 with free-flow wine, beer and bubbles (B2,350 if you just want to eat) from 12-4pm. The buffet includes a live foie gras cooking station, wagyu beef, smoked salmon, caviar, sashimi and plenty more international and Asian dishes.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner starting from B2,600.
Complimentary entree for the countdown at Octave Rooftop Bar for the first 60 diners.
The District Grill Room & Bar (Marriott Sukhumvit)
Dec 31 A six-course set menu starting from B4,200.
2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, 02-797-0000. BTS Thong Lo
For something Asian
The Okura Prestige
Thanks to its Japanese heritage, The Okura Prestige has a very alternative offering this Christmas.
Dec 24-25 Chef Hagiwara Shigeru of Yamazato will be doing a six-course teppanyaki dinner for B4,000, featuring king crab, scallops from Hokkaido and wagyu sirloin. You can also order Osechi Boxes (starting from B3,000) from now-Dec 27, and collect them on Dec 31.
Dec 31 Henry Jordan will create eight-course menu (B5,200) at Elements, featuring a choice of slow –cooked halibut and salt bush lamb. While there will be The Prestige buffet dinner and dance (starting from B4,800) at Up & Above.
25/F, The Okura Prestige, Park Ventures Ecoplex, 57 Wireless Rd., 02-687-9000. BTS Phloen Chit
For an elaborate set dinner
Park Society
Dec 24-25 Want a Christmas dinner with theater and flair? Head up to the 29/F of Sofitel So, where chef Angela Brown whips up a five-course Christmas degustation dinner for B4,800.
Expect molecular flourishes and foams as well as substantial mains like the mustard-and-herb crusted Tajima wagyu tenderloin.
Dec 31 six-course degustation dinner starting from B9,000 at 6pm.
29/F, Sofitel So Bangkok, 2 North Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumpini
For a well-priced set menu
Rossini’s
Dec 25 With most top hotel’s set dinners pushing B4,000, we like the sound of chef Luca Cesarini’s Tuscan-style Christmas menu.
The B2,500 price not only includes four courses like pan-seared Hokkaido scallops with rosemary potato foam and roasted deep water cod but also a selection of Primo Vino wines.
1/F, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8888. BTS Asoke
Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen
Dec 24-25 Apparently real Italian Catholics only eat fish for Christmas.
That’s why Lenzi’s B2,400 six-course Tuscan Christmas menu features dishes like gratin scallops and fresh tagliolina pasta with sea urchin, prawns and cherry tomatoes.
It’s all finished off with a traditional slice of panettone in vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Dec 31 Seven-course dinner with a complimentary glass of Prosecco at B3,200.
Ruamruedee Soi 2, Wireless Rd., 02-001-0116
For a Michelin-level experience
J’aime
Dec 24-25 At B3,399 net, we’re impressed by the sound of what the three-Michelin-star-winning Jean-Michel Lorain has planned. His four-course degustation menu features Fin de Claire oysters, lobster medallions and turkey roulades. To guarantee you leave uncomfortably stuffed is a Provencal dessert buffet.
Dec 31 five-course dinner, inclusive of a seafood platter at B4,499 net.
U Sathorn Bangkok, 105/1 Soi Ngam Duphli, Sathorn Rd., 02-119-4888
Savelberg
Dec 24-26 You may need to break the bank to get a taste of Savelberg, but Christmas is actually a little cheaper than regular days. For B4,472 net per head, feast on a five-course menu of luxurious dishes like lobster with goose liver and black truffle vinaigrette, and poached North Sea sole with capers and white wine sauce. You’ll also receive complimentary sweets to take home.
G/F, Oriental Residence, 110 Wireless Rd., 02-252-8001
Vogue Lounge
Dec 31 A 16-course dinner with a bottle of Dom Pérignon at B24,000 per couple.
6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Narathiwas Rd. 02-001-0697. BTS Chong Nonsi
Deals from our favorite restaurants
Quince
Dec 31 A six-course dinner at B2,900, plus Roederer Champagne from B3,000 per bottle.
Sukhumvit Soi 45. 02-662-4478. BTS Phrom Pong
Mejico
Dec 31 three-course set menu at B999.
2/F, Groove @ CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. 081-616-4026. BTS Chit Lom
Vesper
Dec 31 A special NYE menu featuring Oscietra Caviar Set (B590 per 30 gram) and grilled Fiorentina Tomahawk steak (B440 per 100 grams).
10/15 Convent Rd. 02-235-2777. BTS Sala Daeng
Attico
Dec 24 five-course Tuscan dinner starting from B1,900.
Dec 31 substantial four-course dinner starting B2,900.
28/F, Radisson Blu, 27 Sukhumvit Rd.
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The Berkeley Hotel
Dec 31 A buffet dinner (B2,558) followed by free entry to The Deck countdown party and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at The Berkeley Dining Room. Kids aged 6-12 dine at half price.
559 Ratchaprarop Rd. 02-309-9999. ARL Ratchaprarop
Westin Grande Sukhumvit
Dec 31 From 7pm, a masquerade ball-themed all-you-can-eat buffet and party (B3,200 net). at Seasonal Tastes, Zest Bar, Terrace.
259 Sukhumvit Soi 19. 02-207-8033. BTS Asok
Intercontinental
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B3,000 at Espresso.
An eight-course dinner at B5,999 Fireplace Grill.
973 Ploenchit Rd., 02-656-0444. BTS Chit Lom
Bangkok Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner with free-flow booze at B2,150 per head at Coco Café.
Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-610-0111. BTS Asok
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Dec 31 An international gala dinner at B 8,200 net. at The Riverside Terrace.
An Italian dinner buffet at B 6,500 net. at Giorgio’s.
A royal Thai set dinner at B 6,500 net. at Thara Thong.
2 Charoenkrung Soi 30, 02-266-0123
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B2,750 including free-flow booze Atelier. A five-course dinner at B2,450 Tapas Y Vino.
30 Sukhumvit Soi 21 (Asoke), 02-204-4000. MRT Sukhumvit
Sofitel So
Dec 25 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B2,400 at Red Oven.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B3,900 at Red Oven.
A five-course degustation dinner at B6,200 at The Water Club with a glass of Gosset Brut Champagne.
Sofitel So Bangkok, 2 North Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumpini
Radisson Blu
Dec 24 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B990 at Twenty-Seven Bites.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B1,215 at Twenty-Seven Bites.
27 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-302-3333. BTS Asok
St. Regis Bangkok
Dec 24 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B4,150 at VIU with free-flow booze and wines.
Family-style dinner at B3,500 at JoJo.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B4,150 at VIU with free-flow booze and wines.
Family-style dinner at B3,500 at JoJo.
159 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-207-7826. BTS Ratchadamri
The Peninsula Bangkok
Dec 31 A gala buffet dinner at B17,900 net. at River Cafe & Terrace.
A six-course Thai set menu at B15,800 net. at Thiptara.
A six-course Western set menu at B17,900 net. at The Lobby Terrace.
A six-course Chinese set menu at B10,500 net. at Mei Jiang.
Charoennakorn Rd., 02-861-2888
The Sukosol
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner starting from B2,000 at Patummat .
Si Ayutthaya Rd. 02-247-0123. BTS Phaya Thai
Sofitel Sukhumvit
Dec 31 Starting 6pm, a buffet dinner at B 2,400 net per person with a glass of Chandon at Voilà!. Kids aged 6-12 dine at half the price.
Starting 5pm, a five-course menu at B 7,500 per person including a complimentary bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne for every two guests at L’Appart.
189 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-126-9999
Siam @ Siam
Dec 31 Starting 6:30pm, an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B2,400 at Party House One Restaurant. Couples get a bottle of sparkling wine included in the price. Kids aged 5-15 dine at half the price. Starting 8pm, a seven-course set dinner (B7,700) including one glass of Champagne at La Vue and The Roof.
865 Rama 1 Rd. 02-217-3070. BTS National Stadium
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat seafood buffet (B3,500) plus live jazz music at The Living Room. Come as a pair and pay B12,000 to receive a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. An all-you-can-eat surf and turf dinner at B3,200 at The Sala. Kids aged 6-12 dine at half the price.
250 Sukhumvit Rd. 02-649-8888
Four Points by Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Now - Dec 27 A platter of roasted Christmas turkey at B3500 at Beervault.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at B3,000 at Am Bar.
4 Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02-309-3000
W Bangkok
Dec 25 An all-you-can-eat brunch (12:30-4:30pm) buffet starting B2,999 at Kitchen Table.
106 Sathorn Rd, 02-344-4000
Pullman Bangkok Kingpower
Dec 24 Four-course set dinner (B1,790), 6-11pm at Winepub.
Dec 31 seven-course set dinner (B3,999 net), 7-11pm at Déjà Vu. Three-course set dinner (B2,999), 6-11pm at Winepub.
8/2 Soi Rangnam, Sri Ayutthaya Rd.
Maverick
Dec 24-25 seven-course set dinner starting from B2,400.
G/F, Ocean Tower II, Sukhumvit Soi 21, Asoke Soi 3, 02-665-2885. MRT Sukhumvit
Grand Hyatt Erawan
Dec 24 An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, 7-11pm at either Tables Grill or The Dining Room (both B4,500). Christmas set menu at Spasso (B3,000), 7-10pm. An All-you-can-eat Thai dinner buffet (B1,700) Erawan Tea Room, 7-11pm.
Dec 25 An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, 7-11pm at either Tables Grill(B4,500) or The Dining Room (B 2,900). Christmas set menu at Spasso (B2,500), 7-10pm. An All-you-can-eat Thai dinner buffet (B1,300) Erawan Tea Room, 7-11pm.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, 7-11pm at either Tables Grill (B5,888)or The Dining Room (B 5,400). Christmas set menu at Spasso (B5,400), 6-11pm. An All-you-can-eat Thai dinner buffet (B2,500) Erawan Tea Room, 7-11pm.
494 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-1234. BTS Ratchadamri
Plaza Athenee Bangkok
Dec 24-25 An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet with free flow alcohol (B3,499), 6-10:30pm on Dec 24 and (B1,980) on Dec 25 without the alcohol at The Rain Tree Café. Five-course set dinner with a glass of Champagne (B4,500) at The Reflexions. Seven-course Kaiseki set menu (B2,800), 11:30am-2:30pm; 6-10:30pm at Utage.
Dec 31 An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet with free flow alcohol (B3,990), 6-10:30pm at The Rain Tree Café. Six-course set dinner with a glass of Champagne (B6,500) at The Reflexions. Seven-course Kaiseki set menu (B2,800), 11:30am-2:30pm; 6-10:30pm at Utage.
61 Wireless Rd., 02-650-8800
Comptoir Eiffel
Dec 24-25 Six-course set dinner (B1,490).
110/1 Sukhumvit Soi 23. 02-259-3033
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