Biscotti (ITALIAN)

For years, Biscotti has reigned supreme as one of Bangkok’s most popular Italian dining destinations. Thanks to its great service, comforting-yet-tasteful decor and well-rounded menu, this Anantara Siam stalwart remains the go-to choice for executive lunches and It-crowd dinners. Pizzas, pastas (made in-house) and mains change frequently, ensuring that the menu never gets stale.

Ginza Sushi Ichi (JAPANESE)

The chef: The executive chef here is the same man who led Tokyo’s original Sushi Ichi to a Michelin star. Masakazu Ishibashi was born into a family of sushi chefs before trave-ling to southern California where he refined his taste for dramatic, colorful presentation. His restaurant’s arrival in Bangkok sparked a shake-up on the city’s sushi scene that rede-fined what diners expect from a top-tier Japa-nese restaurant. 

The place: Bangkok’s version of the ac-claimed Ginza Sushi Ichi in Tokyo came to town promising an unmatched dedication to freshness—and it has delivered. Each day the restaurant flies ingredients in from Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, even closing when Japa-nese holidays will delay the next shipment of fresh goods. Sushi lovers, grab a seat and get your Instagram ready for fresh-from-market omakase, or order a la carte and marvel as the chefs prepare each course in front of you.

Madison (STEAK)

This steakhouse has weathered the storm of many a culinary fad by sticking to what it does best: simple, honest meat with seamless service in a tasteful, contemporary setting. Diners flock to Madison on Sundays, when it is said to serve the best brunch in town, but weeknights are also popular with the business set thanks to imported beef from Australia and Japan and a solid wine list. 

Tables Grill (EUROPEAN)

Boasting in a “private dining club” ambiance, Tables plates up classic European dishes, many cooked tableside. The decor, designed by New York-based designer Tony Chi, recalls a gentleman’s club with its antique mirrors and dark wood paneling, while the menu deals in the types of standards that adorn high-end restaurants all over the world: like lobster bisque, beef tartare, duck liver terrine. 

 

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Zuma (JAPANESE)

The surroundings as well as the food lures the rich and beautiful to Zuma. Bamboo, granite and glass dominate the dining area with its vast open kitchen, making this a great place to enjoy dishes like black cod marinated in saikyo miso or sliced sea bass with yuzu truffle oil. But the big, expansive bar also makes Zuma an exemplary watering hole, es-pecially if you opt for one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails.