Located near MRT Phetburi, this sleek, modernized yakiniku (Japanese-style barbecue) offers a wide selection of marbled beef, such as different cuts of Japanese Hokkaido wagyu and bold-flavored Australian beef. Besides the grill, there is a sushi bar that serves freshly-prepared familiarities such as sashimi mori (B1,200) and salmon aburi (B350). Stay refreshed with the citrusy strawberry lemon soda (B75) or green tea (B40).

Daisuki Yakiniku Bar & Grill is the newest place boasting imported Japanese beef, this time 14 different cuts of Okinawa wagyu.If it’s too much for you to choose from, go for the beef tasting set at B1,300 to try nine different varieties. Our favorites include the B1,100 ichibo (rump) steak and B750 misuji (oyster blade).They also do kurobuta pork and quite an extensive selection of Japanese seafood. The list of over 50 varieties of sake starts at B190/glass.

Tucked behind Emporium/Benjasiri Park, Zorse is run by an architecture professor Dr. Preechaya Sittipunt, who goes for a cozy, mix-and-match vibe through retro furniture sourced from places like Casa Pagoda. There’s a nice wooden patio out the front, an airy high-ceiling dining room and a marble counter piled with pastries. Drop by for brunch dishes like the Big Day Out breakfast (B340) or mains like BBQ pork ribs (B390) at dinner time.