Food & Drink

Your guide to what to eat in Bangkok, including restaurant reviews, new openings and the best dining in the city.

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Forget coffee, Thai chocolate cafes are taking over

While northern Thailand’s coffee industry has been brewing up a storm for two decades, coffee is not the only drink on the menu. Thai chocolate is...

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The best cooking classes in Bangkok for a culinary adventure

Thai food holds a special place in our hearts – and in our stomachs. But why just eat it when you can learn to make it? From the fiery heat of tom...

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Penthouse Bar + Grill

For New York-style cuisine with a distinct Thai twist, look no further than the Penthouse Bar + Grill at Park Hyatt Bangkok. This exceptional venue delivers a...

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Bangkok's best spots for afternoon tea

Believe it or not, winter is just around the corner for the capital – perfect for stepping out and relishing a cosy cuppa. Thankfully, the city is...

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COBA

Just for a moment, picture stepping into a world where the sounds of the city fade away and you find yourself transported to the heart of a lush jungle. At...

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COBA

Just for a moment, picture stepping into a world where the sounds of the city fade away and you find yourself transported to the heart of a lush jungle. At...

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Michelin-star-worthy alternatives if Jay Fai really hangs up her blow torch

Her humble roadside eatery in Phra Nakhon, famous for its sizzling crab omelettes and fiery seafood dishes, has become a national treasure, earning a Michelin...

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Korean street food hall K-Streat has arrived in Samyan Mitrtown

K-streat is a newly-opened Korean street food hub that has taken Samyan Mitrtown by storm. Opening its doors on October 3 as the newest spot for Korean cuisine...

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Baan Phraya

A new must-try dining experience from Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

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Baan Tepa Culinary Space

Chef Chudaree "Tam" Debhakham’s continues to impress with a new "Thai creative" multi-course menu at Baan Tepa Culinary Space.

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Santiaga

Mexican cuisine is packed with exciting flavors, but it’s not really known for its presentation. Santiago, the sister establishment of long-standing...

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North Restaurant

Bangkok’s fine-dining scene isn’t showing any signs of slowing down now that the pandemic has subsided. The latest addition to the city’s...

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Quince (revisit)

The 91st best restaurant in Asia is stepping into a new decade with an updated menu that still showcases smoky fare with playful tweaks.

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Something sweet

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The best bakeries in Bangkok for dessert and bread lovers

If you had to subsist on dessert for the rest of your life, you’d survive comfortably in Bangkok, though your dental bill might take a hit. This city is...

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6 bakeries to find perfect sourdough bread

Sourdough is a beloved staple for both bread enthusiasts and bakery houses. Made of fermented yeast, it offers more nutritional value than your typical white...

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7 shops to get the best donuts in Bangkok

Let’s go back more than 10 years ago when Krispy Kreme first launched in Thailand. The hype for this American-made treat was so huge that people...

Meet the Chefs

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Banyen Ruangsantheia

Meet the 62-year-old Thai chef who has given Suan Thip, a humble Nonthaburi eatery, a Michelin star.

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Bo Songvisava

Bo Songvisava on Bo.lan's farewell and the government’s inadequate aid to F&B industry

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Chudaree Debhakam

Chudaree Debhakam talks about her first dining establishment put up years after she was crowned the first winner of Top Chef Thailand.

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The complete guide to food delivery apps available in Bangkok

The food delivery scene in Bangkok has grown at an impressive rate over the last year. While more people appreciate the convenience of having food delivered...

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15 Korean restaurants in Bangkok that deliver

Korean drama fever has, unquestionably, spread throughout Thailand, not to mention the rest of the world. And it’s no use denying it—you’re...

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10 handy grocery delivery apps in Bangkok

The breakthrough of the food delivery trend was followed closely by the increasing popularity of grocery delivery apps. Many supermarkets now have their own...

Food takeout and delivery options

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Chinese

Chinese food is known for hitting the spot, especially when you need to calm down and indulge in some form of comfort after a long day of work and the constant...

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Vegan and vegetarian

Calling veganism a trend is so last year. It’s now a legit lifestyle option, thanks to advocates who relentlessly point out that a meat-free,...

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Mexican

Mexican food is one of the the world's most beloved cuisines that bears marked resemblance to the Thai one: strong, spicy, and super duper flavorful!...

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Bakery

No matter how clean and healthy we decide to go on a day, we definitely can't deny our deepest love for some carbs in our system! Pastry is one of many...

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Burgers

Food trends come and go. But burger always captures a place everyone's heart. Big, fat, juicy patty slapped in between soft warm buns is to-die-for...

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Restaurants are one of the hardest-hit businesses during this global novel coronavirus pandemic. Empty dining rooms are not an unusual sight as people are...

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Next in food: What, how and where will we eat in the rest of 2021?

Hotels doing delivery, plant-based options and the elevation of Thai food to the fine-dining level were the food trends we predicted in 2020, and we’re...

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What’s the deal with CPTPP and why does it matter to the food you eat?

Aside from COVID-19, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is one issue that has been taking over local media...

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Bangkok best cafés

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Bangkok’s best book cafes for literature lovers and coffee connoisseurs

Luckily, Bangkok’s booming book cafe scene lets you do just that. These spots combine the joy of finding your next literary obsession with the simple...

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10 (relatively) new Bangkok cafés you need to check out

It’s been quite some time since we indulged in one of our favorite pastimes: café-hopping. Restrictions have been eased on restaurant dining in...

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Best afternoon tea sets

Forget hanging out at your neighborhood café. Indulge instead in afternoon tea and scrumptious treats at these plush salons.

Restaurants in Bangkok by area

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Ari

For decades, Ari has been home to some of the city's best local restaurants foodies keep returning for decent food at reasonable prices.

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Asoke

Just a short distance from the BTS Station and MRT Sukhumvit Asoke satisfies hunger cravings with a selection of eateries offering everything from rustic...

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Charoenkrung

Eating options in this Bangkok’s old community are abundant. You’ll find everything from a 40-year-old street vendor offering savory roasted duck...

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Sukhumvit 31

In the chic Phrom Phong neighborhood, Soi Sukhumvit 31 (or as some of us know by Soi Sawatdi) is a sub-area laden with many of Bangkok's crowd-pleasing...

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Sukhumvit 36, 38 and 40

In contrast to bustling Thonglor on the other side of Sukhumvit, the interconnected Soi Sukhumvit 36 - 38 - 40, which is lined with low-key residential...

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Ratchaprasong

Home to five-star hotels, embassies and some of the city's grandest shopping centers such as CentralWorld and Gaysorn, Ratchaprasong is ranked as one of...