9 places in Bangkok for fantastic French toast
These restaurants turn the simple pleasure of bread dipped in egg into an art form.
This Spanish take on French toast (B240) is light and airy with a distinct caramel flavor. The difference in texture and presentation is what makes this dessert toast stand out from the rest.
Athenee Tower, 63 Wireless Rd., 02-168-8100
The egg and cornflake batter surrounding the soft brioche bread makes for a texture that can't be beat by any other toast. It's soft but with a very distinct bite and the cornflake flavor adds the subtlest sweetness. For only B280 this dessert-slash-brunch item is just perfect.
75 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 02-712-1774. BTS Thong Lo
Luka's French toast comes with all the good stuff: crispy bacon, a poached egg, caramelized banana and mulberries. Get this marriage of sweet and savory at B240.
Casa Pagoda, 64/1 Pan Rd. 02-637-8558
With quite a few French toast choices, Kay's is the place to go if you want more variety. Each dish is as delicious as the next, so it's up to you on what to choose. They have plain (B140), Thai tea (B150), matcha (B160), and the banana-bacon (pictured above, B230) options, so go crazy.
116/55-57 Rangnam Rd. 02-245-1953
This busy brunch spot has one of the prettiest French toasts (B280) on this list. With fresh kiwi, strawberries, and passion fruit topped with pink meringue and a caramelized banana the natural sweetness of the fruit perfectly balances the bread and the nice sprinkle of powdered sugar brings it to the next level.
75/1, Sathorn Soi 10. 02-635-3464
80/20 has recently started serving a weekend brunch menu and it's resulted in dishes that use local Thai ingredients in a modern-Western way. The thick slices of brioche are served with maple syrup and a large dollop of creme fraiche (B180). These distinct flavors allow you to really appreciate the delicious simplicity of French toast.
1052-1054 Charoenkrung Rd. 087-593-1936
Named after characters from the cartoon, the "Popeye and Olive" French toast (B210) is a textured gift that keeps on giving. The sourness of the olives is countered by the richness of the cheese. With spinach served two ways, as a puree and inside of the toast, there's more than one way to get your greens.
104 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 099-283-6363, 094-429-7777.
This dessert shop definitely doesn't shy away from sugar. Their French toast is covered in chocolate sauce and shavings with a side of vanilla ice cream, so it's easy to say that it's not for those without a sweet tooth.
3/F, The Taste Thonglor, Thonglor Soi 11. 081-172-1472
This thick cut of toast (B250) is served with a few classic fruits, a couple strips of bacon, and lightly dusted with some powdered sugar. Served on top is a ridiculously tasty scoop of pecan caramel mascarpone cream.
1/F, Central Festival Eastville, Praditmanoontham Rd., 02-553-6177
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