Don’t let the gloomy weather get in the way of good food. Get away from the unpredictable drizzle and find shelter in one of these new finds. This month, BK has a selection of innovative brunches, chill nightlife hangs, and under the radar cafes to check out. 

 

Bangkok is never short of brunch spots, but the true gems are still a bit of a hunt. Halfway is a meeting point between Asian-Aussie fusion cuisine and cool drinks. Led by the team behind modern European brunch spot Pepe and the specialists from Unfinished Coffee Roaster, we’ve got an airy and casual brunch spot hidden behind a bright orange scaffolding—it’s all part of the charm.

 

 

The American fast food seafood chain has finally arrived on Bangkok’s shores. Named for the pirate in “Treasure Island” and a mainstay in American fast food with more than 500 locations,  they’re serving up de la mer classics and fried chicken. The Thai owners claim their seafood comes from sustainably sourced fish from the Alaskan ocean to the coast of New Zealand.

 

 

After establishing itself as Samyan’s friendly neighborhood dumpling spot, Jiaozi is extending its reach to Gaysorn Amarin—bringing fan-favorite signature dishes and adding cocktails to the mix. Their original Peking-style yin yang dumplings (B155) have a thicker dough to hold the weighty, generous amount of fillings inside. 

 

4F, Gaysorn Amarin, 496 502 Ploenchit Rd., 080 835 7504. Open daily 11am-9pm
 

With an authentic recipe from Songkhla, Haab, the Covid project and temporary pop up store selling Thai egg pastries (kanom kai), has finally set up their first flagship store in Bantadthong. To go with the sweet and salty dough, Haab offers eight different dips including truffle, cream and jala mas, nutella, and some special flavor collabs with fellow Bantadthong businesses like matcha, Thai tea, and pandan custard with crumble. 

 

 

Illy is already a household name with more than 160 cafes in major cities across the globe. Its Erawan branch marks the first venue in Thailand. Living up to its international reputation, the cafe provides more than your regular coffee order and serves up Italian classics from fusilli pesto to mortadella sandwiches. It also delivers on the dessert front with a signature layered coffee bean shaped tiramisu. 

 

 

Just when you thought Bangkok had its fill of  brunch spots, another one hits the scene with a fresh take. Earthy Society came through with an ambitious MO: using their menu to introduce customers to Thai ingredients. Take their Turkish Poached Eggs which sources organic eggos all the way from Nakhon Pathom or their fish and chips menu which has a rotation of different fish every week depending on what the Lantao fishermen can catch.

 

 

Songwat’s latest cafe, Local Boy Coffee, is open for Bangkok’s legions of picky coffee lovers to explore, experiment, and geek out about your favorite beans. Their Coco Box Coffee in particular is a must try. With a coconut ice cream tucked in a chocolate shell, the complexities are heightened when the top melts into the shot of coffee underneath.

 

 

Led by French chef Marc Vasseur, this Suan Phlu resto makes French cuisine accessible with home style cooking. Inspired by grandma’s authentic recipes, chef Marc aims to recreate nostalgia on a plate while giving it a modern spin. It is served a la carte, so solos and group diners can enjoy varying portions alongside their wide wine collection.

Baan Turtle, 31 Suan Phlu 2 Alley, 080 949 9690, Open Wed-Sun 11:30am-2pm; 5:30-9:30pm

 

Fans of Kenny’s Ari Neapolitan pizzas can rejoice at this new Phromphong opening. Maintaining its high quality dough, Kenny’s also introduced some new items along with this new location. There’s the seafood arrabbiata doused in squid ink, the spicy Mediterranean chicken thigh, toffee apple ice cream, and more.

 

 24, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 31, 092-599-2694, Open daily 12am-12pm
 

This is for the beer lovers, but the food ain’t bad either. The hype on Banthat Thong isn’t slowing down. Amid the old school street food and trendy cafes that have popped up in recent years, Beer Pradith has become the hot neighborhood’s latest offering, serving up 24 taps of Thai craft beer sourced from all over the Kingdom. Thai bar grub and fusion a la carte is on offer, from Thai stir fried seafood instant noodles to tacos.