Suhring

Twin chefs Thomas and Mathias Suhring (previously of Mezzaluna at LeBua) have gone back to their German roots at this eponymous restaurant. Like Mezzaluna, meals are spread over a cacophony of courses, but the prices here are a whole lot more down to earth. The set menu will set you back just B1,800/person for 9 plates or B2,500 for the full 12 courses—pretty tasty for fine dining on this level—while a la carte is also available. They're still in their early days and the menu is evolving, but we can say that the superb small plates include dishes which draw well beyond your typical German staples. A deconstructed take on carbonara alludes to Germany's part in shaping Italian cuisine, while a bursting sphere of caesar salad shows of the chefs' mastery of food technique. Tradition, meanwhile, is represented in dishes like super-tender pork knuckle with sauerkraut and crackling. Set in a beautiful modernist house on Yen Akart Road, it goes without saying this is one of the hottest new openings in town.  

Veganerie Concept

After debuting as a vegan dessert cafe a little more than a year ago, Veganerie has taken a bigger step to open a proper dining space, serving savory dishes that go well beyond salads. Offerings include zucchini pasta (B250) with tomato sauce and vegan sausage, "pulled pork" burger (B290) made with mushrooms, and "chicken" massaman curry (B230) served with air-fried roti. Veganerie’s signature desserts are all here, too, like the cashew nut paste-based cheese pies (B140) and waffles (B165) as well as smoothies (B140-165).

Tama Sushi

Tama Sushi is the latest addition to this city’s sushi scene. Tucked on the mezzanine floor above Karatama Robatayaki, the compact omakase-only restaurant can accommodate just six diners per night, which means there's already a two-month wait to get in. The restaurant is helmed by chef Seiji Sudo, previously head chef of the Bangkok branch of Ginza Sushi Ichi, who here serves up something far different. Offering what's known as a "Sushi Sho style" omakase experience, the prettily-plated, delectable courses aren’t limited to a sequence of nigiri but rather switch in items like conch, iwashi roll, grilled mixed rice with hairy crab meat and uni and Seiji's signature sushi soup. An omakase set of about twenty items sets you back B6,500 per person.

Punjab Grill

This Indian fine-dining chain has chosen Bangkok for its third destination outside of the motherland following Abu Dhabi and Singapore, where Punjab Grill even made it to the Top 10 in SG Magazine’s Top Tables 2015. Indian chef Bharath Bhat draws on his experience at five-star hotels and Michelin-star openings to present the likes of avocado papdi chaat (B220), which tastes like an Indian version of guacamole served in flour roll cones, as well as classics such as kebabs like grilled tiger prawns (B900), chicken tikka (B450) and lamb chops (B900), all cooked in the tandoori oven. Formidable competition to upstarts like Charcoal and Maya. 

 

3nvy

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 paintings and decorative items give off a somewhat dark fairytale feel (think witches and crows). The Le Cordon Bleu London grad owner's dishes are just as colorful, and are not short on flavor, like the 7 Sins chicken soup (B180), which comes with six oils in different colors including basil, butterfly pea and chili oil. The smoked salmon salad (B380) is served in the form of a pile of mashed avocado, mango chunks, boiled shrimps and smoked salmon in salad cream, while the fresh homemade beetroot fettuccine with cream carbonara (B320) is another vivid offering. Drop by on Sunday for brunch dishes like eggs and toasted brioche, sausages and vegetables, served on skillet (B260). Just expect some company for the pool table.

 

Rocket X 72 Courtyard

The fourth branch of the chic Scandinavian brunch and coffee spot Rocket comes in the form of a quick “grab and go” pit-stop at Thonglor's 72 Courtyard community mall. Alongside the always-quality takeaway coffee, the food menu has been condensed to suit the express style, including salads, sandwiches and various breakfast pastries. On top of the newly-launched bagels, you can choose from sourdough rye bread, baguette, croissant or tortilla wrap to go with fillings like B.L.T (house-cured bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, maple and black pepper creme, B140), salmon x eggs (house-cured gravlax, scrambled eggs, spring onion and sour cream, B175) or PB&J (banana-peanut butter spread and mixed berry jam, B145). There's an emphasis on healthy bites, too—try the chocolate chia pudding (B135) and berry granola (B135). Coffee starts at B80, while there are plenty more drink options including cold-pressed juices (B125) and water (B35), which comes in the brand's own stylishly designed tetra-paks. Some inside and open-air seating is also available for those who aren’t as keen to eat on the go.