8 Reasons why Eathai is Bangkok’s Top Food Destination
Central Embassy's collection of Thai eateries brings the best of Thailand in one spot.
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Central Embassy's collection of Thai eateries brings the best of Thailand in one spot.
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- By BK staff
- | Aug 09, 2016
1. The decor is a thing of a beauty
Blending nostalgia with rich natural materials, Eathai evokes traditional Thai street food in decor that blends contemporary flair and a hearty dose of nostalgia. Each corner brings back memories of old grocery stores, Chinese pharmacies or bustling markets. Seating, too, evokes old-school cafes and picturesque streets: circular benches offer private nooks for families, while friends can crowd around massive slabs of black marble.
2. Chinatown is here
An entire zone is dedicated to Thai-Chinese cuisine and traditions. Slurp up piping hot bowls of rad na noodles or polish off a grilled duck. And if you ever feel your energy levels waning, there’s even a Chinese pharmacy to balance out all your inner elements. Vejpong Osot offers herbal products including powdered turmeric and kariyat, dried safflower, chrysanthemum, stevia and more—all offered in gift-friendly packaging.
3. Find Bangkok’s very best food stalls in one spot
You’ll never have to get lost in the steamy back alleys of Bangkok again when seeking out the best street food the city has to offer. Tuck into mantis shrimp noodles from Kang Baan Phe in Rayong, pad Thai from Pad Thai Savoey on Ladprao Soi 71, pad mee krached (stir-fried noodles with water mimosa) from Je Aoy in Talad Plu and grilled squid from Ang Sila.
4. The pop-ups are worth getting excited about
The Moom Aroi Zone at Eathai will also bring legendary names to Eathai on a rotating basis. Up first was Yaowarat's Jok Toh Diao (aka Jok’s Kitchen), the famous restaurant with the months-long waiting list, which serves delicacies like fried gingko nuts, braised pork belly, fried snow fish, smoked duck breast, shrimp spring rolls and fried taro. Come back every two weeks for a new face.
5. You can find all of Thailand’s regions
In the Krua 4 Pak area, you can taste all of Thailand in one sitting, with dishes sourced from the Kingdom’s best restaurants: Laem Charoen (East), Krua Sabagna (North), Esan Kitchen (Northeast) and Makan Halal (South).
6. Your grocery shopping has never been this tasty
Talad Eathai and Grocery 4 Pak focus on Thai ingredients from fresh fruits and vegetables to kitchen essentials like oils and seasonings. The highlight rice zone, Eat Thai Rice, boasts more than 23 varieties, while the booze shelves are heavily stocked with Thai bottles that go beyond Mekhong and Sangsom to cover the likes of Maa Jai Dum, Chalong Bay and Lamoon Lamai. Feeling a bit uninspired? There’s even a Thai Cookbook & Souvenir store zone with over 200 titles from How to Boil an Egg, the Phaidon classic from Paris's Rose Bakery, to Gaston Acurio’s Peru and Ferran Adria’s A Day at El Bulli—definitely the best collection in town!
7. The tableside service is impeccable
At Eathai Cafe, those who want to kick their feet up can order a la carte and get served tableside. The menu includes not only teatime treats like kai krata (Isaan-style fried eggs, B160) with toast and Thai-style steamed bread with pandan custard (B110), but also heartier dishes for a full meal. And some Thai-inspired cocktails, too!
8. The desserts are the best part
There are two separate zones just for dessert! Baan Kanom Thai serves delectable Thai hot desserts like kanom krok (Thai coconut milk pancakes), syruped fruits and root vegetables along with other seasonal desserts, including the delicious, durian sticky rice. And Wan Yen is specialized in popsicles, ice-cream and other cool treats.
Eathai, LG/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit
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