Arno's Burgers and Beers

After causing a big buzz among beef lovers (and some lengthy queues) last year, butcher-slash-eatery Arno’s has branched out with another oh-so-tiny venture, this time all about burgers. The flavorful local house-dry-aged beef remains the star, here coming in the form of daily ground patties, which are complemented by house-made fluffy buns and chef Arnaud Carre’s secret spicy sauce. On top of the classic American-style burger with juicy 200g patty, there are also specialties like “Parisien,” where the patty is mixed with steak tartare condiments right before cooking. Other choices include a pork burger, veggie burger (with portobello mushroom and guacamole) and a bunless burger patty with sunny side-up egg. Wash it all down with local and imported beers.

Crack 

The crisp-yet-soft waffles at Crack make navigating the maze that is Sukhumvit Soi 49 all worth it. At this cute, pastel cafe designed by Party/Space/Design, the perfect rectangle-shaped Brussels-style waffles take center stage—though they don't come cheap. Don’t underestimate the plain looks of the signature Brussels Crack waffle, served with a scoop of "pacotized" honey ice cream made in-house. The toasted marshmallow truffle waffle sees the charcoal waffle enhance by pecans, truffled honey, fluffy toasted marshmallow and passion fruit ice cream that's hidden inside. There are also savory options like Nara wasabi smoked salmon. Their Japanese style souffle pancakes are equally impressive—we like the Tiramisu Avatar, served with mascarpone custard, coffee caviar and a shot of espresso.

La Creperie (Siam Paragon)

Sukhumvit Soi 39's crepe house has branched out to Siam Paragon, bringing not just sweet and savory crepes but also other French comfort food to match its Parisien apartment decor. Here you'll find the likes of escargot (garlic-butter snails), tuna steak served with ratatouille and sweet potato chips and a selection of pies as well as grilled sole fish in brown butter and chicken basquaise. Of course, the much-loved varieties of buckwheat savory crepes and their sister sweet crepes are also the stars. Wash it down the French way with apple cider or sip some affordable wine.

Little Market

This humble Charoenkrung diner is small in size yet huge in personality, serving Western breakfast and burgers. Drop by for a breakfast plate, muesli and pancakes with housemade pineapple compote and bael fruit syrup. Another highlight is the yummy steak burger, made with 270-day grain-fed Australian black angus patty, smashed for a crispy crust, and bun from Charoenkrung's legendary Panlee bakery.

Lucky Fish

Sitting front and center at 72 Courtyard, in the spot recently vacated by Rocket, Lucky Fish doubles as both cafe and bar, serving Japanese munchies alongside coffee and booze. During the daytime, it rolls out chicken karaage, okonomiyaki fries, rice balls and maki rolls, while dinner time sees a greater emphasis on yakitori (grilled meat and veggies). Drinks are similarly wide-ranging, from hojicha latte to cocktails with Japanese twists like the Matcha Mojito and Co.jp Old Fashioned (with dried shiitake mushroom), as well as Japanese beers and sake.

Me Box

Between Siam Discovery and Siam Center you'll find Me Box, a pop-up glasshouse decked out stylishly in white. Seafood specialist Lobster and Oyster takes care of the kitchen, serving the likes of poached lobster and a roast seafood platter featuring lobster tails, mussels, clams, prawns and sausage with a spicy sauce. They also offer a selection of fresh oysters. Try the French royale cabanon, which is exclusively imported for this outlet. Rocket Coffeebar takes care of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Try the Me Box Affogato (a shot of espresso with coconut ice cream and chocolate ganache). The pop-up stays through January.

Tori Tama

Hidden behind two low-key entrances, the Tokyo-hailing yakitori restaurant sits adjacent to Ekkamai’s newest sake bar Orihara Shoten. Sit on the sizable counter and see the chefs grilling all parts of a chicken, from neck, heart and liver to breast, wing, achilles tendon and tail. There are also other meat and vegetable skewers as well as salad, soup and rice bowls on offer. A long list of sake curated from the next door sake bar is available from B180/glass.