Midway down Sukhumvit road’s hip and trendy Soi Thonglor sits a chic new addition. The three-story outdoor complex Penny’s Balcony (522/3 Thonglor Soi 16, Sukhumvit 55, 02-391-3507. Open daily 10am-8:30pm, restaurants open until 10:30pm) caters to a discerning clientele with an ensemble of contemporary retail shops and restaurants.

On the first floor, Kidimini (02-392-3516. Open daily 10:30am-8pm) sells imported kids clothing, toys and accessories from Hong Kong and Europe. Amayi (02-714-8681, www.amayi.co.th. Open daily 10:30am-8pm), which means “mother” in South African, has maternity clothing designed by the owner herself.

On the second floor, Higher by Nisa (02-735-6887. Open daily 11am-9pm) has it all—including brand-name shoes, (B5,000 and up) bags, denim and jeans (B6,000 and up) imported from the US. You’ll also find suits for both men and women (B15,000 and up), Italian facial cosmetics (B4,000), perfume and jewelry. In addition to new items, Nisa gives customers a second option by buying and selling used bags, shoes and clothing

For exquisite, made-to-order clothes for women, head to La Mielle (2/F, 02-714-9657. Open daily 9:30am-8pm), where a chiffon evening gown or suit will cost you in the range of B25,000.

Books spelled backwards is Skoobs (2/F, 02-392-3518. Open daily 10:30am-8pm), a quaint little bookstore selling Japanese and English fiction and non-fiction titles starting at B200. In the back is a “jazzbrary,” where customers can pick a book and sip a cup of imported Italian coffee (B50) while listening to some smooth jazz tunes, which are also for sale (B150-200).

From books we move to Birkenstocks (2/F, 02-392-3517. Open daily 10am-8pm), the once hippie but now trendy shoe brand. Open toes and more are for sale from B3,000-7,000.

Try a new look or just a trim at Tom Lay Cut (2/F, 02-392-3519. Open daily 10am-9pm), a fresh salon with experienced Thai stylists offering an array of hair styling services from washing and blow dry (B150) to haircut (B350 upwards) to coloring (B3,000).

A scene straight out of Hong Kong, Cha Mudang (1/F, 02-392-3515. Open daily 10:30am-10pm) is a cozy Chinese tea house serving aromatic Taiwanese herbal teas (B30) and Chinese delicacies like dim sum, barbecue pork and noodle dishes (B70-150). Both indoor and outdoor seating.

For authentic Belgian cuisine with a twist, try the elegant 10 Marnix (2/F, 02-382-0062. Open daily 11am-10:30pm). The menu includes homemade pasta (B300), steaks (B600), salads (B200), soups (B100), crepes and of course, fine Belgian chocolates. The restaurant has a full bar with cocktails and an international selection of wine. At lunch, enjoy a special Spaghetti Buffet for B240.

Just in time for the hot season, this branch of Ete is located on the first floor (02-714-9813. Open daily 10am-10pm). Choose from delightful ice creams (B40 per scoop), smoothies, fruit juices, sorbets and coffee.

A few steps down and through the back lies the Palm Herbal Spa (02-391-3254, www.palmherbalspa.co.th. Open daily 10am-10pm). Treatments include traditional Thai massage (B750/hour), nourishing walnut and milk body polish (B1,600/hour), aromatherapy facial (B1,850/hour), waxing (B300-600) and full-day spa packages (Secret of Palm: B6,350).