Kaiju is kind of hard to miss, inside and out. It’s a kaiju themed resto and entertainment venue that’s big, neon, and—did we forget something?—oh, yeah, there’s a giant friggin godzilla head smashing through the ceiling.

 

This brand, you might be surprised to learn, did not crawl out of the sea into Tokyo; rather it was born in Malaysia in 2016 with a fusion of Thai flavors and Japanese cooking before expanding into Bangkok in late May of this year. 

 

For those unfamiliar with the concept, kaiju (or “monster” in Japanese), is a Japanese and international media genre involving giant monsters—you know, Godzilla, Pacific Rim, Kong: Skull Island (2005). Part of the Thai-Japanese branding her is the idea of a kaiju versus Erawan, a screenplay that is hopefully already in the works somewhere.

 

The project is a partnership with Chef James of Jamie’s Grill and Jamie’s Burger. The food is varied and fun, including a lot of night out style deals, like their recent B199 per hour unlimited fried chicken. To drink , you’ll find a mix of sake, umeshu, highballs, and gin alongside the usual beers and Singha and Sapporo. 

 

It’s a little bit izakaya, and a whole lot of monsters. The kitschy new venue  on Sukhumvit Soi 49 is also bringing the heat when it comes to musical acts, hosting none other than the mighty rhymes of Thai sensation F Hero in June. Plans are in the works for regular karaoke, live music, and other events. 

 

Geek out, drink up, and eat your fill.