Blink and we’re well past the mid-way point of 2024. To fuel you through the remaining months, we’ve compiled 50 hot new restaurants that have opened since the beginning of the year—a list for every type of foodie. BK is serving up New Orleans fare, hot new ramen specialties, homemade ‘za, and more. Scroll for your top picks. 

Al Gatto Nero

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If you’re a fan of Italian cuisine, you know About Eatery. Asoke’s favorite Italian dining room has refashioned itself into Al Gatto Nero, an approachable trattoria space. They kept up with the pasta quality and are showing off their fresh homemade pizza with the venue’s very own oven. Their slow-cooked beef cheek is paired with some mash and cream. Stewed in a rich red wine sauce, the beef cheek offers texture so delicate that you can slice it open without using much force with a single fork.

 Ocean Tower II, Sukhumvit 21 Soi 3, 092-907-2191, Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm; 5:30-10pm

Al Saray (Sathorn)

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Having launched two previous successful openings in Huai Khwang and Silom, the beloved Lebanese and Indian joint is set up in Sathorn Soi 6 just a couple of BTS stations away, but it sure makes a difference when you don’t want to trek back to the office after a big lunch. The new venue features the mysterious “flavor meets entertainment” concept and promises an eventful welcoming. 

 27 1 Phiphat 2, 02-116-3317, Open daily 11:30am-midnight

A Whale

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 Thonglor, Sathorn, and Old Town are full of some of the city’s best dining finds. But Bangkok is always growing, so outskirts like Bangna are drawing creative talent. Led by executive chefs Nikolaj Lenz and Mel Rujimora, the duo bring their Scandinavian culinary expertise to A Whale, a bistro with a classy-yet-approachable atmosphere featuring dishes that explore fermentation, dry aging techniques, and top shelf local ingredients. 

 No.668, Buanakarin Rd., 095 235 3266, Open Tues-Sun 5:30-10pm

Baba

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 Baba’s casual Indian bites, situated in Marche Thonglor, is all about showing off their fire and smoke mastery in an upscale and cozy dining spot. For extra authenticity points, the restaurant imports key ingredients from India and uses seasonal produce from Thailand for local flair. You can start with the bitsize mimosas and pair their black truffle cream cheese naan with some spicy lamb vindaloo. The tulsi chicken tikka is just one of the dishes that this joint chooses to show off their fire. 

 MF, Building C, Marche Thonglor, 150, Thonglor. 082-854-5826. Open daily 11:30am-10pm

Besides Umi

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 The recently opened space at Besides Umi (stylized as BESIDES Umi) at Velaa Sindhorn is a twist on the classic omakase spot for an afterwork drink destination. The menu is divided into small plates—ranging from the simple binjin tomato in dashi jelly (B150) to the abalone with kimo sauce croquette—and sharing plates including charcoal grilled bigfin reef squid (B480). There are also individual single dishes: Yaki Inaniwa udon and an organic ground beef Japanese curry (B400). Things get serious with their sushi platters and raw bar, featuring an omakase sashimi platter and negitoro maki. 

87 Lang Suan Rd., 061-961-4949, Open daily 12-2pm; 6-11pm

Black Meo Boat Noodle

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The F&B food group “It Happened to be a Closet”—behind the success of names like the experimental Thai resto Ega and the Italian joint A Pink Rabbit + Bob—has established a new boat noodle noodle spot at booming Bantadthong. With the popularity of the street comes skyrocketing food prices. However, Black Me-O Boat Noodle ladles mini bowls of goodies at the affordable price of B30. But don’t underestimate the size. It might be tiny but the soup packs a punch with its roasted chili.

1616/1 Bantadthong Rd., Open daily 11am-pm.

Cento

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Silom’s new Italian restaurant comes with its very own wine cellar. Though the presentation might look familiar, the focus is all in the quality ingredients. The Japanese Hamachi Crudo is sliced in satisfying bite-sized parts before being drizzled with yuzu lemon and topped with wasabi. For dessert, don’t miss out on the 70 Chocolate Mousse (B390), a fine textured mouse served with vanilla gelato, a sprinkle of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. The vibe is right for a night out with friends or a special occasion celebration.

120 Sala Daeng 1/1, Silom, 094-567-7779, Open Mon-Sat 5:30pm-midnight and Sun 12-2:30pm; 5:30-11pm

Cheese and Dough

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A little further down the bustling Thonglor streets and the fertile ground for cafes in Pridi, Pattanakarn is an untapped location for restaurants. As the name suggests, it’s all about the pizza at this spot. We recommend he classic margherita (B299) made from sourdough marinated up to 36 hours before using. The slices render a soft and fluffy feel which bodes well with their sweet tomato base and fresh basil.

869, Pattanakarn Rd., 062-262-8964, Open daily 12pm-late

Chulaos Churos

Launched in February, Chulaos Churos is an unassuming street food stop hosting Lao cuisine. The authentic flavors, high-quality ingredients, and wallet-friendly bill have all contributed to the word-of-mouth success and virality on social media. Chef Daeng, also the owner, used to be a head chef at Lao Dtom Lao. This spot brings out his Lao background—with his own mother in charge of the mortar and pestle station, grinding away at the papaya salads.

183/9 Amnuay Songkhram Rd., 063-863-6997, Open 12-11pm

Coba

Dropping right in one of Bangkok’s favorite spots to dine, this spot from Olivier Limousin features Sebastian Lalanne in the kitchen serving up fine dining in a setting and style that’s actually fun. Expect international cuisine with a French turn that comes pretension free and with a cool bar vibe. Our favorite is the neatly designed Tapas Tower featuring bites that go from the delicate to the delectable on a plating you’re not soon to forget for a high-tea style indulgence.

183/9 Amnuay Songkhram Rd., 063 863 6997, Open 12-11pm

Copine

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Amid the skyscrapers of Sathorn, Copine is secluded in a soi nearby St Louis BTS station. This all-day dining project serves up borderless Western cuisine in a cozy two-storey home, led by founder chef Sainisa “Jay” Sangsingkeaw, previously of fine dining French restaurant Stage. The breakfast menu lasts until 11:30am and includes staples like English Breakfast (B550) to fancy sandwiches and toasties. We stopped by for their dinner which took off with some finger food. 

58, Sathon Soi 9, 083-623-4444, Open 8am-4pm; 5-10pm

Darlin You’re So Fine

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This Sathon cafe is taking the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctors away” quite seriously. DYSF (short for Darlin You’re So Fine) is a two-story brunch to late night eatery serving several apple based items. From apple cranberry salad, caramelized apple bruschetta, to apple soup, who knew that apples can be so versatile! If the fruit isn't your thing, fear not, the dining spot also nails down pastas, fish and chips, and other classic brunch bites that we all know and love. 

92, 8 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd., 091-529-5552. Open Mon 8:30am-5:30pm; Wed-Thurs 8:30am-5:30pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm

Dough Bros

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Hailing all the way from Hong Kong, the popular sourdough pizza and donut outlet has settled its first Thai venture in Gaysorn Amarin. Since their ‘zas are smaller than your standard size, you can probably finish the entire wheel by yourself. We recommend the parma topping which uses parma ham that’s imported from Italy. The peppery mushroom sauteed with truffle oil and garlic adds a bed of richness at the bottom while the fresh rocket on the top keeps things light and takes a bit of guilt away from that hearty meal. They also got donuts served piping hot with hit fillings like nutella and jam. 

GF, Gaysorn Amarin, 496 502 Phloen Chit Rd., 090-923-2871, Open daily 11am-10pm

Dos Burros

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Bangkok’s favorite Mexican food brothers, Itzco and Tlahui Calva, who have been dishing out the goodies at Missing Burro in Thonglor for years, have opened a new spot on the Southside of Thonglor, Dos Burros. This new space adds a little something special to their offerings on the other side of Thonglor—notably, breakfast, as they’re open at 8am. The breakfast menu includes the classic huevos rancheros with two sunny side up eggs and a tatemada sauce, as well as the huevos a la malagena featuring two poached eggs, shrimp, green peas, and corn tortillas. All breakfast dishes come with a coffee and freshly pressed orange juice.

Sukhumvit Soi 36 (end of 2d Soi), 096-716-2220. Open Tue-Sun 8am-9pm.

Earthy Society

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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.

44, Sukhumvit 71, Pridi Banomyong 26, Open Tues-Sun 8:30am-10:30pm

Ega Luv SeafoodPhoto: Ega Luv Seafood / BK Magazine

Ega, known for its experimental local Thai food menu on Songwat street, has launched its little sister project, Ega Luv Seafood. As the name suggests, the spot shines with its seafood ingredients: grilled, steamed, boiled, and baked to your delight. The sunny side galaxy shrimp platter features three huge sunny-side-up dishes surrounded with juicy shrimp.

1298, 1306 Song Wat Rd., 094-671-9146, Open daily 8am-10pm
 

Electric Sheep

There’s plenty of mileage in Blade Runner-chic these days—looking at you Arcadia Barcade—and a new spot at The Warehouse is bringing Chef Amerigo Tito Sesti and Chef Yoan Martin together for a sci-fi inspired eatery at The Warehouse. Electric Sheep—a reference to Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” which inspired the film “Blade Runner”—in Charoen Krung Talat Noi is aiming for a retro-futuristic design in neon, eerie lighting, and a “celluloid dreamscape" soft opening Oct 22. The venture is a collaboration between Chef Amerigo Tito Sesti and Chef Yoan Martin, known for their work at Bangkok’s J’Aime, with a mix of Mediterranean and Thai.

4/F, Electric Sheep, The Warehouse, Charoenkrung Rd., 065-515-0650. Open Tue-Sat 6pm-midnight (last orders 10:30pm). 

Enishi Ramen BangkokPhoto: Enishi Ramen / Instagram

This ramen specialty space has already garnered quite a following in Singapore. In the One City Centre Building (OCC), Enishi Ramen has landed in the heart of the city for Phloechit busy bees to check out their premium grade fresh noodles and broth. Try the Dan Dan Noodle (B480) packed with pork, minced duck, fried onion, over 20 kinds of spice, and an onsen tamago coating the noodles with a bit of richness. 

2F, OCC Centre, Phloen Chit Rd., Open daily 11am-3pm; 5-9pm

Et 1.5

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Intending to run an all-day brunch eatery with a low carbon footprint, Et 1.5 gathers their produce in house. The eggs are taken from their farmed chickens, veggies are plucked from their backyard, and other ingredients are locally sourced to save the planet and your hunger pangs. For example, their organic Turkish Eggs from House Hen (B280) serves poached eggs alongside Loatian seaweed on top of homemade yogurt and cheese. 

53, 50 Lat Phrao Soi 15, 080-248-7229, Open Tues-Sun 9am-4pm

Feaw

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The Racquet Club might be one of Thonglor’s most frequented sport centers. Kids get their first swimming lessons and adults hit the gym or go rock climbing. To keep the post workout hangry crowd at bay, they’ve upped their food game with an in house community dining spot. Leading the charge with Feaw, the team behind R-Haan serves comfort street food like the long lasting crispy deep fried pork wonton or the reliable kaprao topped with Aussie beef.

Sukhumvit 49/9, 063-956-2778, Open daily 10:30am-8pm

Fatboy Izakaya Amarin

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The city’s favorite space for Japanese food with a party vibe, Fatboy Izakaya, has finally opened another branch at the newly renovated Gaysorn Amarin, serving everyone’s grub and drinks—now with a view. Currently, they share the same menu with the Ekkamai branch but some exclusive Gaysorn additions are in the making. The crowd pleasing side snack, a bowl of crispy chicken skin (B140) is similar to pork scratching (kap moo) and maintains its crunchy texture for hours. And, of course, you just can’t resist ordering the signature Fatboy Roll (750). Coming in a platter of eight, the maki is stuffed with fresh cucumber, cream cheese, and a tender wagyu with an extra strip of thinly sliced foie gras on top.

3F, Gaysorn Amarin, 496 Phloen Chit Rd., 083-949-5646. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30am-2:30pm; 4pm-midnight and Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm; 4pm-late

Gaggan at Louis Vuitton

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Louis Vuitton has entered the realm of haute cuisine with a restaurant in Ratchaprasong where fine dining and high fashion meet. The iconic brand has placed the restaurant in the skillful hands of superstar Chef Gaggan Anand, known for his creative and radical approach to progressive Indian cuisine. You’ll recognize the throughline from his previous work on this menu. The concept promises to uplift the 5S (sweet, sour, salty,spicy, and surprise).

496 Gaysorn Amarin, 061-413-6295, Open Thurs-Mon 12-3pm; 6-11pm

Gaiwan of Tea

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Named after the traditional Chinese tea set, Gaiwan of Tea is the latest addition to Chef Ton’s food empire at BK Salon, promising a unique blend of Thai and Chinese teas, all of which are paired with light snacks designed to elevate each tea’s distinctive profile. Helmed by Dominik Jurasz, the tea sommelier of the ever-buzzing fine-dining restaurant Ore, Gaiwan of Tea—despite its seemingly traditional name–makes the bold move of foregoing conventional tea etiquette and to place more spotlight on the tea. The pairings, on our last visit, were all judiciously curated. Take the Silver Needle, for example. Here, Jurasz sources the white tea from the mountain of Fujian in China and presents the tea in three different forms: refreshing cold brews, traditional hot tea, and tea paired with light snacks.  The Tea Experience will set you back at B2,500 and is currently served two days a week (Tue-Wed) at 12pm.

11/31, Sathu Pradit Rd., Open Thurs-Mon 7-9pm

Gowin DimsumPhoto: Gowin Dimsum

Bangkokians on the hunt for all-you-can-eat dim sum feasts have a new spot in the city center to check out. The resto offers all manner of dim sum from ha gao prawn dumplings and spring rolls to wok-fried turnip cakes, and comes in at a very wallet-friendly price. 

11/1 Sathu Pradit Rd., 061-614-9498, Open Thurs-Tues 8am-5pm

Grok 1970

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Northern, Southern, Isaan—every slice of Thailand has a space in the capital. But elevated Ratchaburi food comes from Chef Supara “Titoom” Kittiudom, who titled the oddly-named space after a river pier her family built in 1970. The Amphawa-style spicy green mango salad (B190) is a refreshing somtum twist, riper than usual with crunchy mangoes dressed in a creamy coconut milk dressing, mildly spiced and topped with cashews and pungent dried fish floss. The crispy giant grilled beef (B290) is a showstopper and a signature dish: a large rectangle of thinly sliced, sun-dried beef propped up on an artist’s easel with two dips.

18 Soi Somkid, Lumpini., 065-663-6966., Open Wed-Mon 11am-pm

Hikiniku to Come

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Hikiniku to Come is a hot Japanese Hamburg steak spot with four different branches in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, and now they’ve opened their first Thailand spot on the 7th floor of Central World.The team guarantees that the quality will stay on par to its original branch, using 100% ground beef patties, or hamburg, hand-shaped live and freshly charcoal grilled to each order. Their refillable Japanese rice is cooked new every few hours using a traditional Hagama pot that ensures the rice stays fluffy and steamy for each serving.

7F, Central World, 999/9 Rama I Rd., 02 640 7000, Open 10am-10pm.

Honobono Ramen

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Udom Suk residents don’t have to waste time in Thonglor and Phrom Phong traffic for a bowl of their favorite noodles because Honobono ramen brings craft ramen right to their neighborhood. The shoyu ramen (B279), a chicken shoyu broth, is mixed with some fruit de la mer. This dish is finished off with sous vide chicken breast, chashu pork, pickled bamboo shoots, and ajitama (boiled eggs marinated in sauce). Try the shio ramen (B259) for that extra aromatic flavor straight from the sea. 

633 Sukhumvit 103 Rd., 098-287-3282, Open Thurs-Tues 11am-8pm

Horsamut

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With a rooftop, a waterfront bar, indoor and outdoor spaces, and a panoramic view of Wat Arun by the Chao Phraya River, this restaurant has it all. Committed to sourcing from sustainable farms and small fishing boats, the menu highlights include the sea-salted river prawns with intense shrimp sauce or the black pepper fried mackerel. There’s also their crab omelet and tom yum with shrimp and soft river gooseberry. The ambiance is completed with a DJ hitting the decks, and the decor is coastal-inspired and creates a unique, relaxed yet elegant feel. The interiors feature exposed brown brick, neutral color combinations and wooden furniture.  

8 Tha Kham Alley, Khet Phra Nakhon., 095-852-2280, Open daily 11am-10pm  

Illy Cafe

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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 the multi layered coffee bean (B220), a combo of chocolate moose, coffee cake, and dark chocolate coating that’ll give the bite a crunchy-on-the-outside-fluffy-on-the-inside texture.

LG Floor, Erawan, 494 Phloen Chit Rd., 063-831-2882, Open 8am-9pm

Jaja Bistro

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Led by French chef Marc Vasseur, this resto set up in Suan Phlu 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 Soi 2, 080-949-9690, Open Wed-Sun 11:30am-2pm; 5:30-9:30pm

Jharokha by Indus

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Jharokha by Indus is an exciting new opening helmed by Chef Sanket Hoskote and the team behind the beloved Indus. Dishes are focused on cooking with custom charcoal kopa ovens and fusing it with Indian flavors, which includes baked to order flatbreads with additional touches of smoke. Try their buttercream king oyster mushrooms with morel mushroom gravy and Kashmiri-inspired stuffing or their Batak Seekh Kebab, a Delhi classic with spiced Korat duck mince that’s grilled on charcoal tandoor paired with pineapple chutney. The interiors are reminiscent of historical polo clubs with curved archways, grand wooden counters, and leather furnishings. 

2/F, Erawan Bangkok., 066-82-997-3399, Open daily 11:30am-10:30pm. 

Jiaozi Jiuba

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After establishing itself as Samyan’s friendly neighborhood dumpling spot, Jiaozi is extending its reach to Gaysorn Amarin—bringing over fan-favorite signatures and adding cocktails to the mix. Their original Peking-style yin yang dumplings (B155) have a thicker dough to hold their weighty, generous fillings. If you’re starting your night out here, go for the Hutong Bay (B328). The fruity drink has the sweet and sour notes of a pina colada but bay leaves and mala powder on the rim adds spicy and aromatic flavors to cut through the sugar. 

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

Jsu a la Maison

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The recently opened cafe, Jsu a la Maison (read as Jay Su, like the famous Michelin resto Jay Fai) is serving moderately sweet donuts and drinks at Udom Suk’s latest community space. The Fat Kid Set (B139) comes with six mini donuts and one plain. The rest is filled with Biscoff, chocolate, vanilla, earl gray, and lemon curd. For the coffee lovers, we recommend J’su Coffee (B120) which throws bits of Biscoff cookies into the mix. The result is a well balanced caramelized cup of joe with two donut toppings.

39, 51 Udomsuk 7 Bang Na Nuea., 086-990-4511, Open Tues-Sun 12-8pm

Kaen Krung

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From the owner of Kaen—the casual fine dining spot from chef Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat and chef Kanyarat “Jib” Thanomseang, both boasting over 20 years of experience—comes Kaen Krung. The sister project set up in the Old Town features elevated Isaan cuisine and some Bangkok spins. Kaen Krung provides both a tasting menu and a la carte options. The set menu features five courses, a total of 12 sweet and savory dishes (B1,850).

Soi 23 Arunamarin Rd., 0873244619, Open Wed-Mon 6-10pm; Sat-Sun 12-5pm

K by Vicky Cheng

Hong Kong’s superstar Michelin-star chef, Vicky Cheng, has just launched K by Vicky Cheng. It’s not just big news for Bangkok, this is the chef’s very first venture overseas. A hot new space for Chinese fare with contemporary flair, this venue will be putting Chinese cuisine and Thai produce together for “The Harvest of Kilin” menu, stylized after the Kilin of Chinese myth. Frequenters of Hong Kong will know Vicky from his VEA mixing Chinese and French flavors, and N°5 Wing and #20 at are both World’s 50 Best alums. 

57th-58th F, The Empire, No.1, S Sathon Rd., 02-407-1654. Open daily 5:30pm-1am. 

Kamakiri Udon

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Bangkok has had its fill of ramen restaurants, but what about the udon lovers? Kamakiri Udon delivers fresh noodles straight from Fukuoka. They exclusively serve up noodle dishes during lunch hours and transform themselves into an izakaya at night. The scene stealer is the Mentai Tororo Egg (B280), an udon bowl topped with mentaiko mixed with mashed tororo yam and a fresh egg. 

S102, Live Work Asia, 31 Soi Sukhumvit 26, 02-124-5757, Open Tues-Sun 11:30am-2pm; 4pm-12am.

Kataru

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What started as a pop up project from The Slurp Brothers is now a full fledged craft ramen storefront that’s ready to impress Japanese noodle lovers. If last year’s No Name Noodles was one of the hardest to book, then this venue takes the cake for this year. The Tsukemen (B890), a dipping style ramen set, comes with two different soups. The first is a clear shrimp broth and the second is a cold rich eggplant soup with no added cream or milk. 

67 Soi Ekkamai 30, Open Fri-Sun 11am-2pm; 5-8pm.

Kenny’s Phrom Phong

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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 the launch of their new location. There’s the seafood arrabbiata doused in squid ink, the spicy Mediterranean chicken thigh, toffee apple ice cream for dessert, and more.

24, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 31, 092-599-2694, Open daily 10am-late

Kokugura Ramen

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For years, the downtown area has been a hub for high quality ramen, and now Ari locals are getting their very own version of that with Kokugura. The founder, chef Kulapol “Air” Samsen has honed his skills at the Michelin-star Indian restaurant Gaa and has already successfully opened the Ari neo-Chinese gem, Yoong Chang. A ramen lover himself, the chef tried out 23 world famous ramen shops in Japan. As a plus, the resto turns into a sake bar with classic Japanese grub in the evening.

7F, White Cloud Building, 54 Ari 5 Fang Nuea, 094-698-7171. Open Wed-Mon 11:30 am-2:30pm; 5-8:30pm.

Kuma no Yakitori

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Hailing all the way from Osaka, Kuma no Yakitori is a lauded fine dining omakase specializing in skewered chicken dishes. Their Osaka branch is a members-only club with first entry costing up to B72,00. But the new Bangkok branch is open to all. Currently serving a 16-course menu, the dishes use up almost the entire chicken, from the common crispy skin to innards, hearts, and even chicken sashimi.

1F, Rain Hill, 777 Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-258-6173, Open Sun-Tues 5-7:30pm; 8-10:30pm and Thurs-Fri 5-7:30pm; 8-10:30pm and Sat 5-7:30pm; 8-8:30pm

Kwann

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Chef Napol “Joe”Jantraget, acclaimed for the local Samlor (Top Tables 2023 No. 14), has teamed up with Chef Jirapat “Sept” Praphotjanaporn of Nawa, to launch Kwann, a brand new project filled with Thai fine dining firewood delectables. Since the ingredients are mostly sourced from local producers across the regions, the menu is ever-evolving depending on the seasonal ingredients. The Thai Wagyu Beef Tartare with their jasmine rice charcoal crackers (B720) can make fans out of raw meat skeptics. It features diced Nong Khai tenderloin, tender but slightly chewy and subverts the gaminess with traditional herbs, leaning towards a mild zesty yum flavor. Above the fiery concept is the intention to have fun and experiment with varying ingredients. What you have on the first visit, might not be there in the next.

Nysa Hotel, 73/7-8, Soi Sukhumvit 13, 080-076-4370. Open Tues-Sun 6-11pm.

Le Du Kaan 

From Thailand’s unstoppable Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn comes Le Du Kaan, the fine dining little sister to the inimitable Le Du. If you’ve always wanted to try Le Du but can’t be bothered with the tasting menu, this space gives you an a la carte version of some of the Michelin-starred treats from one of Bangkok’s biggest names in dining. Pop into the Main Dining area on the 56th floor to sample the menu, and get a table by the window if you can—which should be hard as this spot is built around the view. But, if you’re more there for the vibe and the scenery than the food, the accompanying Sky Bar is the spot for a drink outside. 

56F, The Empire, No.1, S Sathon Rd., 02-407-1654. Open daily 5:30pm-1am.

Long John Silver’s

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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. Since this might be uncharted territory for a lot of Thai fans, we recommend a safe bet like the fish combo set (B189) which is Long John Silver’s version of crispy fish and chips. Their Bucket Shrimp (B179) is coated with a special signature seasoning while the Chicken and Shrimp combo (B179) adds fried chicken alongside some waffle fries. 

2F, Megabangna, 6 Bang Na-Trat Frontage Rd., 062-620-8278, Open daily 10am-pm.

Mensho Tokyo

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The world famous ramen joint Mensho Tokyo with branches from Bangkok to San Francisco reopened last month after a brief renovation period. The return features warm tone fixtures reflecting their comforting noodles and belly-warming broth. Amongst the new BKK additions is the GKO, short for Garlic Knock Out (B390), a bowl which created quite the buzz in other branches using their signature Tori Paitan base—a rich broth made from 8 hour boiled chicken—and fusing it with five kinds of garlic. 

GF, 571 RSU Tower, Khlong Tan Nuea, 091-887-9492, Open Mon-Fri 11 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:30pm; Sat-Sun 11 am–9:30 pm

Mickey’s Diner

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Chalee Kader, BK Magazine’s Top Tables Chef of the Year for 2023 and the star behind Michelin star venues like Wanayook and 100 Mahaseth has opened up an American style diner and haven of hearty meals. The menu is inspired by Kader’s time in San Francisco. It eschews trend-focused, aesthetically pleasing Instagram brunch while still bringing out the classics with fried chicken and waffles (B513), and Mickey’s breakfast (B363) with Canadian bacon, sunny-side-up eggs, homemade fries, pork sausage patty, and pancake.

GF, Gaysorn Amarin, 496, Phloen Chit Rd., Lumphini., 090-499-5158, Open daily 8am-11pm. 

Miffy Cafe Bangkok

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A third branch of Miffy Cafe (previously opened up at Hua Hin and Pattaya) has finally reached BKK. Fans of the adorable bunny designed by Dutch artist Dick Bruna can head on  over to snap pics and munch on dishes with their favorite cartoon character. Check out their all-day breakfast choco banana menu (B185) which comes with homemade pancakes and caramel glaze, or order the iced thai tea (B120) with Miffy-shaped ice cream cubes bobbing on top. There’s also an outdoor area with terracotta brick floors, water fountain, and acrylic miffy and friends characters hiding out in the garden and an official merch area to explore their miffy themed t-shirts and lifestyle accessories. 

50, S Sathon Rd., 094 236 9922., Open daily 7am-8pm

Mitsos

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Mitsos brings flavorful European and Mediterranean seafood to the table with Chef Dimitrios Moudios of Ore helming this newly opened kitchen. Their produce is served crudo style, on toasts, and infused with some creative pasta ideas. Those who love their red meat can also enjoy some wagyu striploin steak and end the meal with the mouth watering, Cheesecake Factory-inspired strawberry millefeuille.

726, Suan Phlu 1 Alley. 092 645 6974, Open Wed-Sun 5-10:30pm

Nila

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From Inndee to Jharokha, Indian fine dining has gotten a big boost in recent years—in particular coastal flavors that Bangkok just loves at places like Jhol. Now, Nila is the new kid on the block, found at the plush Amari Bangkok, and with the talents of Chef Bharath S Bhat.The tasting menu is coastal with a special emphasis on Goan food, the west coast tourist haven famous for its use of seafood, coconuts, and spice. 

847 Phetchaburi Rd., 02-653-9000, Open daily 5:30pm-midnight

Nobu

Recently opened, the world renowned Nobu is the latest fine dining space to open at The Empire and the highest Nobu in the world. With Hollywood written all over it, Robert De Niro first formed Nobu with Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper in 1994. Today, Nobu boasts more than 56 restaurants and 36 hotels worldwide. The views are unbeatable, and Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese/Peruvian influences have garnered international plaudits for decades. Choose a la carte from the menu, but the big get this year is the 30th anniversary celebration omakase (B3200). 

57th-58th F, The Empire, No.1, S Sathon Rd., 02-407-1654. Open daily 5:30pm-1am. 

Nothing SacredPhoto: Nothing Sacred / BK Magazine 

Set up not far from Chinatown, Nothing Sacred is an experimental dining space by Grammy Award-winning chef Alex Jarvis and his wife Nicole Scott. After a successful Asian-inspired restaurant pop-up in Canada, the pair toured Thailand for about two years, sourcing the ingredients, culinary techniques, and creative juices to finally launch Nothing Sacred. The borderless cuisine transcends the plate and pumps through the experimental music tailored to each course. 

188, Thanon Chaokhamrop, 064-926-3618.

Onggi

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Onggi is Korean for earthenware, a container that’s essential to fermented Korean goodies. It is also the name of Injin Kim’s  passion project who aims to introduce authentic fermented Korean ingredients in a fine dining setting. Propped up in the 55th floor of Empire Tower, you’ll catch a breathtaking view along with tantalizing spread. 

Level 55, EA, Empire Tower, 1 S Sathon Rd., 065-969-6823, Open Tues 5-10pm and Wed-Sun 12:30-3:30pm; 5-9:30pm

Ore

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Hailing from Greece and on the culinary scene since the young age of 14, Dimitrios Moudios brings pedigree from esteemed establishments, including a stint at the 3 Michelin-starred Atelier in Munich and engagements at world-class restaurants to this BK Salon project. The concept at Ore is borderless dining, stripping away all culinary excess and returning to the basics. Fresh spring water sourced from Sai Yok ensures a pure base for cooking. They exclusively use organic veggies and cooking techniques such as grilling, smoking, steaming, boiling, baking, and pickling.

11, 31 Sathu Pradit Rd., Open Thurs-Mon 7-9pm.

The Pablo BangkokPhoto: The Pablo Bangkok / BK Magazine

Inspired by South American dining, The Pablo has established a new all-day dining concept on the busy corner street of Asoke. The king of the brunch hours is, as ever, the eggs benny (B430). While the Pablo Breakfast Plate (B450) is loaded with fresh sauteed veggies and scrambled eggs, both quite mild in flavor, allowing the spicy sausage and uber-thick slice of bacon to do the talking.

2, Soi Sukhumvit 25, 081-142-5317, Open daily 8am-midnight

Pah JongPhoto: Pah Jong / Facebook

Pah Jong is the latest from the chef at “00 Pasta” with over 64 combinations of fried rice. Start your custom-made dish by selecting from the four available bases: jasmine rice, Japanese rice, sticky rice, and basmati rice. After that, you can pick form 16 types of sauce ranging from squid ink, mala, to truffle.

169 Samsen Rd., 096-719-9689, Open Tues-Sun 11am-late; 5-9pm

Rangoon Tea House

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Dubbed one of the World’s Best Tea Houses by CNN and inducted in the list of “Essence of Asia” by World’s 50 Best, the decorated Rangoon Tea House has finally expanded to the streets of Thonglor. The RTH F&B food group burst into the scene in 2014 with owners Htet Myet Oo and Isabella Sway Tin aiming to modernize Myanmar cuisine and introduce it to an international audience. The second floor has been transformed into The Reading Room, a whiskey bar stocked with natural wine, cocktails, and highballs for an all-day drinking venue. 

No. 6 Soi Sangchai, 064-060-3536, Open daily 10am-10:30pm

Roberta's

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A little slice of Brooklyn in Bangkok? Okay. Roberta’s is a pizza shop from a city that’s already famous for its ‘za and they’re now open on the third-floor of Flavor Lab, only the second ever Roberta’s outside of the US. The shop’s pizza comes from owner Carlo Mirarchi, and boasts locations around the US. For something sweet and spicy, try their Bee Sting pizza which is a surprisingly harmonious combo of spicy salami (the sting) and a drizzle of honey (the bee). 

3F, Food Lab, 989 Rama I Rd, Siam Discovery, 083-154-8142, Open daily 11am-10pm.

Ruay Mitr (Ekkamai)

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After gaining traction in its original Sathorn location, the pandemic project turned mainstay has expanded into the other side of town. This Ekamai outlet promises the upscaled boiled rice we know but adds an extra emphasis on the cocktail menu. Come during brunch hours on the weekend and explore their glass house zone with ample natural sunlight or visit after office hours where they will play up the vibrant neon lights and high energy tracks.

26 Sukhumvit 61, 065-964-4239, Open daily 11am-midnight

SababaPhoto: Sababa

From F&B pioneers attached to names like Gigi and Iron Balls, comes Sababa, a fusion blend of Mediterranean izakaya tucked away in a home-y lush patch of eden in Thonglor 13. Chef Maxim Baile leads the kitchen, churning out Mediterranean, Japanese, and some Middle Eastern dishes meant for sharing with a crowd of friends and family.You can expect everything from fresh oysters to crispy chicken skin. If you’re planning to go all out for dinner, order their Pistachio Carbonara (B490) with bits of pancetta and asparagus tips. Other highlights include the Challans Chicken Couscous (B840) and the Italian standard Beef Tongue Milanaise (B460).

53 S. Torsak Khlong Tan Nuea, 080 280 8787, Open Wed-Mon 5-11pm.

Saole 

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Zaolarb has merged with Zao Ekkamai leaving a brand new niche restaurant in its place. Saole’s dining concept takes culinary cues from the sea to the mountains. It shines with European-style crustaceans and fish but also doesn’t forget to incorporate wild cards like frog and wild boar on the list. The dishes can be tailored to your palette, so you can choose between authentic western dishes and a cheek-flushing journey through spice. 

11, 9 Thonglor Soi 25, 091-916-2242, Open Mon-Fri 11:30 am–2 pm and 5 pm–12am; Sat-Sun 11:30 -12 am

Shoreditch

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At Garden Community Place, you’ll find a dark green sign marking the newly opened Shoreditch. Serving up modern Italian fare inspired by the eponymous trendy east London neighborhood, you can expect hand-rolled pasta and selected wines.At Shoreditch—now in Sathorn—their starter menu recommendations include the baby cos salad, fresh baby cos served with homemade sour and sweet dressing and the signature creamy Shoreditch liver parfait.

321, 1 Thanon Nang Linchi, 061-650-9555. Open Tue-Sun 11am-10pm.

Smizzle (Ari)

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Smash burgers have taken over the city, and Smizzle Burger, also in Thonglor and Central Embassy, have recently launched another branch in Ari. Here, they tweak their famous buttered buns, using a special French dough and potatoes to get that extra fluffiness—while the seared bottom works a little crispy action into it. Try the juicy P.B.B. (B300/beef; B290/pork), a double patty bite oozing with the house blend spicy peanut butter glaze and get a side of Messy Fries (B185) while you’re at it. 

23/1 Si Fa Alley, 063-204-7870, Open daily 9am-10pm

Spice Boy Thailand

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With over a decade of culinary experience, chef Kim Dylan is proud to serve up authentic Korean fried chicken with a bit of Thai twist. The ingredients are imported directly from Korea and spiced up with chef Kim’s secret recipe that’s been around for more than two generations. Highlights include fried chicken with SaeMaeDal sauce, a perfect marriage of crunchy exterior and its sweet and tangy coatings; cheesy tteokbokki with spicy sauce; and chicken topped vermicelli noodles. 

GF, JAS Urban Srinagarindra Rd., Samrong Nuea, 063 343 0858, Open daily 10am-9pm

Street Pizza

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The hot-tempered celebrity chef’s Street Pizza finally arrived at Emsphere, serving up your classic comfort fare in a laid back venue. The open space and long table are ideal for a group sesh, and the semi-private cushy booths are a little more intimate. Street Pizza is known for its all-you-can eat servings, but, bad news, the Bangkok branch is doing it a la carte style to prioritize quality over quantity. The Londoner (B590) will impress lovers of food on the savory and spicy side. With a mozzarella tomato base topped with fennel salami, burrata, and the spicy pork sausage Italian spread, Nduja is reminiscent of good ol’ Thai chili paste aka, nam prik pao.

GM Floor, Emsphere, Sukhumvit Rd., 092-253-3456, Open daily 11am-10pm

Sushi Kuuya

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Langsuan has a new sushi omakase specialty spot. Even though it hasn’t been open that long, tables booked out quite fast. Chef Goji Kobayashi used to be a fisherman's apprentice in Shizuoka. So he has a wealth of knowledge on the types of fish as well as more than 15 years of experience in sushi making. What stands out here is the rice, which uses a blend of three types before mixing it with housemade vinegar.

2F Vivre Langsuan 34/3 Soi Langsuan. 092-916-9299, Open Tues-Fri 5:30-10pm; Sat-Sun 12-8pm

Tabula Rasa

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After more than 12 years, Quince will be saying goodbye to BKK. But not for long, as they’ll be launching a new Italian joint Tabula Rasa in its place on Sep 9. The new name derives from restaurant Taverna Tabula Rasa in Zurich, Switzerland, home of their incoming chef Ivan Nardozza. Their socials have already been teasing anticipated diners with items like the fresh tomato sardine toast and the lamb neck agnolotti.

14/2 Soi Somkid, Open Wed-Mon 10:30am - 11pm

Take Eat EasyPhoto: Take Eat Easy / Facebook

Coming to you from Tim Butler—famed for the fare at spots like Eat Me—this new space is a backyard-style getaway in Yenakart with an all-day dining Northern Californian cuisine. The vibes include a 200-year-old tree, cocktails and wine, and it’s even open early for breakfast. On the drinks, you’ll find a selection of local beans for your coffee, native teas from Monsoon Tea,  shakes and crushes as well as local craft beers and wine by the glass. 

19, Yenakat Rd., 080-154-5000. Open daily 8am-midnight.

Tapori

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Tapori, hindu slang for wanderer, takes diners beyond the cliche Indian cuisine, mining recipes from a more than 300 recipe database and narrowing it down to a top 29 first issue. We recommend the tawa-masala kaleji (B420). Traditionally found in Delhi weddings, the north meets south dish is a chicken liver flavored ice cream eaten on a bed of dosa crumble. Also order the milky ice cream benami kheer (B350) and take a stab at guessing the secret ingredient.

22, 2 Sukhumvit 47 Alley. 064-569-3798, Open Tues 5:30-11pm; Wed-Sun 12:30-3:30pm, 5:30-11pm.

Tina's

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Honoring his late mother’s recipes, Chef David Cleland launched one of the first New Orleans-style restos in Bangkok. The fare has influences from French, Italian, native american, African, and Caribbean cuisine. Dishes that are a rare find in our town such as the Louisiana Crawfish Boil (available only on Fri-Sun) or the rich stew gumbo (B450) can be found here. As a plus, every Sunday brunch comes with a funky soul jam sesh.

7 Thanon Suan Phlu, 062-141-6549, Open daily 11:30am-3pm; 5:30pm-11pm

Toh Kim

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Iberry group has struck gold once again with another specialty restaurant, this time serving up Thai-Hainanese-style khao mun gai, meaning chicken rice, at Toh Kim. Their boiled chicken is raised on an open farm and pre-marinated before sizzling it up in front of the house to get that fresh off-the-skillet texture. Take your pick between five sauces and accompanying finger foods. 

LF, Park Silom, 1 Convent Rd., 098-248-5690, Open 9am-pm

 Tokki 

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Tokki is a Korean restaurant and bar that’s not casual nor fine dining but a good in-between. The name translates to "rabbit," a term that appears throughout the restaurant. The space has plenty of indoor plants with a minimalist and neutral tone. The menu showsoff the playful side of Korean dining, like the Corn Kimchi Jeon, Korean pizza generously coated with cheese and corn; Snow Yukke, fried seaweed with marinated beef, topped with egg yolk and cheese; and their Bulgogi Fries featuring sweet marinated pork on top of thick fries. They also do Korean traditional liquor pairings which include honey coconut makgeolli with honeycomb and soju highballs. 

4F, Donki Mall, Soi Sukhumvit 63., 082-849-9272, Open daily 12pm-midnight

Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

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This has been a Nagoya-originated family business for over a century. Passing it down to the 4th generation and finally available for Bangkokians to test out at EmQuartier, you’ll catch a view of the chef meticulously slicing and charcoal grilling each individual dish. The Hitsumabashi set (B940) consists of rice topped with three textures of eel. You can test out the initial flavor before slowly adding on the soup.

Wynd

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You might have noticed the striking new all-day dining spot, Wynd. Its impressive wooden arch ceiling resembles more like an art museum than a cafe. Complimenting the chic atmosphere, this hotspot serves up postmodern British cuisine as well as wallet friendly coffee and tea. Inside, the minimalist interior is decorated with pleasing muted tones. It’s cozy and spacious with a semi-open kitchen for you to get a peek into the prep process. 

99, Soi Thonglor, 065-959-8552. Open Tues-Sun 8am-10pm.