Cosmo

What: A wide selection of one-dish meals and a la carte specialties to suit your busy cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Where: The delivery area extends only to Sathorn, Silom, Sukhumvit and New Petchburi, with B20 delivery charge.
When: Order one hour before you want to have a meal.
Why: Despite its limited delivery zone, Cosmo caters to all types of diners with a variety of dishes. There are noodles and fried rice for busy office workers, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls for the health-conscious, as well as Mix-Speed sets for the whole family.
How: 02-261-4546, www.cosmoseafood.com, daily 9:30am-8:30pm.

Food By Phone

What: A popular and reliable delivery service that brings high-end dining from what are said to be Bangkok’s top restaurants to your door.
Where: Limited to Sukhumvit and Silom areas, with B60-80 charge per restaurant. However, those outside the delivery zone can call an operator for help. The charge goes up, of course.
When: A well-trained delivery guy arrives within an hour after ordering.
Why: Prices of the dishes are a bit higher than on the actual menu at a restaurant, but you can choose various cuisines from over 50 restaurants around town. Be it churrascaria grilled items from Fogo Vivo, chicken tikka from Indus or pastas from Buono, Food By Phone picks up your meals and delivers them warm in microwaveable packages.
How: 02-663-5503, www.foodbyphonebkk.com, daily 10:30am-10:30pm.

Jae Kee

What: One of the city’s best somtam parlors offers a variety of saap Isaan fare along with legendary finger-licking fried chicken.
Where: Around Bangkok. The delivery fare varies according to your location.
When: Though there’s no guarantee, a trusted motorcyclist usually bring the orders right to your doorstep within 30 minutes.
Why: Avoid the tricky location, limited parking space and scorching weather and enjoy Jae Kee’s chicken in your comfy abode. No minimum order required.
How: 02-655-8489, daily 7am-9:30pm.

JJ Delivery

What: Affordable international dishes on offer at a click.
Where: The service is available in the neighboring areas of its three outlets in Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Thonglor and Ratchathevee. A delivery guy makes a special trip for those outside the delivery zone when ordering more than B1,000.
When: Your meal arrives within 45 minutes.
Why: Spaghetti, green curry, somtam or even California rolls—JJ Delivery has them all. For those with hectic work schedules, there’s a pinto service, which will have your dinner delivered daily around 4:30-6pm.
How: 02-712-3000, www.jjdelivery.com, daily 9:30am-9pm.

McDonald’s

What: Devilishly addictive fast food from Big Macs to double cheeseburgers and fries for people unafraid of cellulite on their thighs.
Where: With over 70 outlets around the city, McDonald’s provides an extensive delivery area.
When: McDonald’s promises to have your orders delivered within 30 minutes, but there’s no consolation prize if the delivery guy is late.
Why: It offers late-night delivery, that’s why. Time-strapped execs working overtime and sports fans glued in front of the TV screen for a live football match all can count on Uncle Ronald for something to nibble on. The call center operates daily from 9am till 10pm, but at some outlets, such as Khao San and CP Building Silom, delivery is extended until midnight.
How: 1711. A minimum order is not required, but there’s a B20 delivery charge.

MK Suki

What: Thai-style shabu with delicious roast duck, reasonably-priced dim sum and an oh-so catchy themed song.
Where: The delivery service covers almost all of Bangkok, with an extra B20 charge. A minimum order of B150.
When: You have an hour to set up the hot pot before your orders arrive.
Why: Healthy choice for family and friend gatherings. Lots of bowls, chopsticks and hot pots are needed, though, which means an extensive wash up afterwards.
How: 02-248-5555, daily 10am-9pm.

Pizzanotti

What: Italian-style, oven-baked pizza that serves as an alternative to Pizza Hut and Pizza Company when you crave baked dough.
Where: Initially run by famous Italian restaurant Zanotti, the pizza place is now merged with S&P and has nine delivery joints around Bangkok, expanding its delivery area to Silom, Sukhumvit, Ratchada and Ramkhaheng.
When: A pizza guy will knock on your door within 35 minutes. Prepare B20 delivery charge.
Why: Though sometimes the crust gets a bit soggy by the time your pizza arrives, based on our experiences at the Sala Daeng outlet (bad air-conditioning, indifferent service), you’re better off with the home delivery option. If you are done with typical seafood or Hawaiian pizzas offered by almost every pizza company, its signature Zanotti, topped with Parma ham and Mascarpone cheese, is a nice change.
How: 1344, daily 10:30am-9:30pm.

T-Time

What: Export-quality frozen dim sum and seafood for busy, on-the-go people.
Where: The extensive home delivery covers 50 districts of Bangkok. Delivery charge varies from B20-50 according to the destination. Free for over B500 purchase.
When: Usually, the frozen treats turn up within an hour.
Why: Thanks to its long shelf life (one year in a freezer), T-Time’s frozen dumplings serve as a backup meal when everything in your fridge is rotten. Just heat them in a microwave for a few minutes and then pop them in your mouth. For a healthy option, try its whole wheat buns.
How: 02-295-2000, www.ttimefood.com, Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm.