Bangkok restaurants
- Food
5 best restaurants in Sukhumvit with English menu on GrabFood: Tried and tested
So you’re in Sukhumvit, Bangkok, you want to explore its vibrant food scene and order delivery, but you’re feeling lost in translation? We understand. As an expat living in Thailand, figuring out how to order food delivery can be a challenge as the menus are mostly in Thai. Well, here’s some good news for you: GrabFood’s new English menu is…
- Thailand News
Huai Khwang’s food scene hit by strict regulations, eateries close
Recent developments in Huai Khwang district have seen a wave of closures across restaurant businesses including hotpot and shabu eateries. According to the Huai Khwang District Office, scrutiny has led to the discovery that many Chinese restaurants were operating without the necessary permits. The district office mandated that all eateries obtain proper licensing but this proved challenging for some. Compliance…
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Top 7 outdoor dining experiences in Bangkok
In search of an idyllic dining spot in Bangkok that embraces the great outdoors? We have handpicked an array of 7 charming open-air eateries in Bangkok that invite you to revel in nature’s embrace while savouring your meal, free from artificial cooling. Each venue promises a serene dining affair that will please your palate as well as soothe your soul.…
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Best new restaurants in Bangkok (so far)
As Bangkok’s bustling food scene continues to evolve, fresh and delightful dining experiences are popping up across the city. Perfect for those with an appetite for culinary adventure, the Thai capital never fails to deliver the goods – exciting the senses and setting a new benchmark for urban epicureans. Below, we’ve compiled some of the best new restaurants that Bangkok…
- Best Bites
Experience the essence of fall with new menu at Blue by Alain Ducasse
Fall is the season of rich flavours and sumptuous ingredients. Michelin-star restaurant Blue by Alain Ducasse welcomes the season with a magnificent fall menu that marries tradition with innovation while showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients. Executive Chef Wilfrid Hocquet curates a surprise menu around the best seasonal produce for those who want to fully surrender to the Ducasse culinary vision.…
- Business News
Former Siam Commercial Bank executive launches 8 million baht shabu restaurant
A passion for the delectable flavours of Japanese shabu dining impelled Thienachariya, the onetime chief marketing strategist for Siam Commercial Bank, to inaugurate his own shabu restaurant at Erawan Bangkok. The restaurant is the brainchild of Thienachariya and a culinary trio of his associates, formed under the banner of their newly established company, Shabudoke Co. The culinary ensemble includes beef…
- Best Bites
5 best restaurants to dine at Asiatique
What is a better feeling than having lunch/dinner at the best restaurants of Asiatique the Riverfront? Asiatique is Bangkok’s open-air mall settled on top of the Chao Praya River located right next to the Buddhist temple Wat Ratcha Singkhon. Asiatique is home to a variety of clothing stores, souvenir shops, and even some entertainment such as the Asiatique Sky Ferris…
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Al fresco dining: where to dine outdoors in Bangkok
Fancy treating yourself to some breezy al fresco dining in Bangkok? Whether you’re yearning for a panoramic view of the city skyline from a trendy rooftop bar, itching to bask in the novelty of a starlit fine dining experience, or simply seeking a tranquil escape from the urban pulse in a quaint patio garden restaurant— you’re in for a treat!…
- Food
Bangkok’s best vegan and vegetarian restaurants
Craving a scrumptious meal that’s kind to the planet and your taste buds? Known for its exotic flavors and drool-worthy dishes, Thailand boasts an array of innovative vegetarian and vegan eateries. These eateries not only offer a plethora of plant-based options but also cater to the specific needs of vegetarians and vegans alike, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. The rise…
- Guides
The most unique and quirky dining experiences in Bangkok: Breaking the mold
Are you tired of the same old dining experience in Bangkok? Do you want to try something new, exciting, and totally quirky? Well, hold onto your chopsticks, friends, because we’ve got just the thing for you! Bangkok is a foodie’s paradise, with its endless street food vendors, bustling markets, and world-renowned restaurants. And among them, you can find some unique…
- Covid-19 News
Bars warned it takes proper accreditation to be a restaurant
The practice of bars and clubs tossing up a sign selling french fries and calling themselves a restaurant in order to reopen after Covid-19 restrictions ban entertainment venues from operating has been commonplace for months in Thailand. Now bars, pubs, and karaoke establishments are being warned in Bangkok that it takes more than a slapdash bite to eat to qualify…
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Top 5 shabu-shabu restaurants in Bangkok
Shabu-shabu is a very popular choice among families and friends across Bangkok, especially on a cold and rainy day. This Japanese hot pot dish usually has thinly-sliced cuts of beef or pork stewing in a delicious broth with a mixture of vegetables; this combination packs a rich and flavourful punch with each bite. Not only does it warm up your…
- Things To Do
Top 10 Restaurant-Bars in Bangkok
Bangkok’s reputation as a popular foodie destination is now such that there’s almost too much choice. We venture to say that Bangkok is one of the best gastronomic cities in the world. But why do we love it? Not only can you find amazing food but also a selection of delicious cocktails as well, and all in the same joint!…
- Covid-19 News
Officials consider easing Bangkok restrictions, may allow alcohol in restaurants, re-opening of boxing venues
The government’s Covid-19 task force is set to meet on Sunday to discuss the easing of restrictions in Bangkok, a move which may include allowing alcohol in restaurants and re-opening boxing stadiums. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration will review current restrictions and if any are lifted, that is expected to take effect immediately or early next week. According to…
- Thailand News
3 Bangkok venues shut for violating Covid-19 prevention measures
Bangkok officials say 3 venues were ordered to temporarily close for allegedly violating Covid-19 control regulations, including Insanity Nightclub which will remain shutdown for the next 5 years. The Insanity Nightclub on Sukhumvit Soi 11 was raided in December and 150 people were arrested after reports that the club was selling baraku and operating without a permit. Police also say…
- Bangkok News
Eating out until 11pm in Bangkok is waiting for approval
Bangkok restaurants may soon be allowed to stay open a little later. Health officials are considering easing up Covid-19 prevention measures by extending restaurant dine-in closing times to 11pm. If the proposal by the Thai Restaurant Association is given a green light, it may lead to the lifting ban of alcohol drinking. After the order of shutting entertainment venues and…
- Covid-19 News
Restaurants in Bangkok that violate the measures will be shut
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is to close restaurants that don’t comply with the Covid-19 restrictions for 14 days. Restaurant owners must follow the disease control measures strictly if they don’t want to worsen their business further. The Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang says that, in all food shops in Bangkok, alcoholic drinks are banned from being served. “All districts must ensure that restaurants comply strictly with the Covid-19 steps of the BMA, such as socially distanced seating plans and the use of the Thai Chana application.” A restaurant owner told the Bangkok Post that the restaurant will be happy to…
- Covid-19 News
Public health official urges Bangkokians to eat at home
People in Bangkok should eat at home as much as possible to lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus, according to the director-general of the Department of Health. While there is now a ban on dine-in service from 9pm to 6am in Bangkok, Dr. Suwannachai Wattanacharoencha says people should still eat a home during the day. He says the best…
- Covid-19 News
Cluster of 22 infections traced to 3 Bangkok restaurants
The Public Health Ministry has named 3 Bangkok eateries thought to be linked to 22 new cases of Covid-19 in the capital. Dr Wichan Pawan from the Institute for Urban Disease Control and Prevention says several people who have tested positive for the virus can be traced to one of the restaurants. They are Saeb E-san Karaoke in Thewet, and…
- Bangkok News
Facebook post from Bangkok restaurateur shows the power of social media
A Bangkok restaurateur has been left surprised by the power of social media, after his online complaint led to workers rushing back to fill a gaping hole they’d left outside his premises 3 months ago. Donald Woo, a Hong Kong expat who runs a noodle shop in the capital, took to Facebook to voice his frustration after workers abandoned a…
- Food
Best eateries in Bangkok’s Chinatown and beyond
Bangkok’s Chinatown and its historic Phran Nakhon district are home to some of the city’s most storied and beloved restaurants. But rather than brave Bangkok’s notorious traffic, The Thaiger suggests taking public transport, the MRT’s Blue “heritage” Line for maximum convenience. There are heaps of historic landmarks and temples nearby like Sao Chingcha (Giant Swing), Wat Traimit, the Golden Mount/Wat…
