The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on and dining outlets all over town are serving up fantastic festive fare to mark the occasion. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to seasonal indulgences, so let us be your guide to some of the best options for family feasting in Bangkok this yuletide. Traditional Christmas lunch or an international smorgasbord of flavours – we’ve got you covered.
Four-courses of international dishes (B1,250) from chef Pinyo Phetyoi represent the joy of the season on a plate. At Greenhouse Restaurant, sophisticated yet playful bites such as tuna tartare with truffle and Australian beef tenderloin with foie gras come with a wine pairing. Adding more sweetness to your festive day, mango and yuzu parfait is a zesty way to finish off your meal.
Until Dec 31. 2089 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana. 081-696-1978. Open Daily 11am-11pm
Enjoy a unique Christmas meal with Japanese offerings at Waldorf Astoria’s marvellous Bull & Bear steakhouse overlooking the green swards of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Special a la cart menus for the festive season include the likes of Hokkaido scallops with polenta (B560), while beef aficionados will love tender 48-hour wagyu short rib and cuts of Kagoshima wagyu A5 tenderloin.
Dec 19-31. 151 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. 02-846-8888. Open 5.30pm-10pm
The magic of Christmas takes the form of East-meets-West buffets at the Courtyard by Marriott. Whether you are fond of traditional roast turkey and honey-glazed ham or succulent sushi and oodles of noodles, Courtyard has you covered with two sensational seasonal buffet events. At Christmas and New Year you can indulge in brunch (B1,590) or dinner (B1,990) before heading out for some festive fun.
Dec 24-25 & Dec 31 2024- Jan 1 2025. Courtyard by Marriott. 599/9 Lat Krabang Rd, Lat Krabang. 02-780-3588. Open midday-3pm & 6pm-10pm (On Christmas’s Eve), midday-3pm & 6pm-midnight (On New Year’s Eve).
Dining with family is de rigueur during the festive season and this eatery at The St. Regis Bangkok is ready to welcome family groups. Blending holiday spirit with seasonal ingredients, you can chow down on delights such as truffle-stuffed chicken and caviar in the multi course meal (B6,500). End this culinary treat in a luxurious, lofty location with a baked spiced apple and souvenir candies.
Dec 22, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025. The St. Regis Bangkok.159 Rajadamri Rd. Pathum Wan. 02-207-7822. Open 6pm-11pm.
Roasted beef provides hearty Christmas fare at this restaurant. Meat lovers can celebrate the season with a festive multi course meal (B3,400) that offers a choice of three starters; grilled halloumi salad, roasted duck pot pie and Spanish asparagus, before a choice of signatures. Prime among these are tender truffle-infused ribeye steak and unctuous bone marrow roast beef with mashed potatoes.
Dec 24-25. Woof Pack Building, Sala Daeng 1, Silom. 02-033-2709. Open 11.30am-10.30pm
Mexican culture is vibrant and exciting, and so is Christmas. This lively restaurant offers a host of international dishes ranging from healthy salads to succulent seafood and much more. The Christmas buffet (B2,025) opens up an eclectic selection of treats that include Italian cold cuts, Thai spicy fried pork neck and Spanish seafood paella.
Dec 24-25. 4/F Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 18, Khlong Toei. 02-261-7100. Open midday-3.30pm & 6pm-10.30pm
Indulge in the spirit of Christmas at this riverside hotel with festive offerings and a la carte favourites. From December 20 menu highlights include roasted foie gras, king crab salad and truffle tagliatelle (starting from B1,450). If Spanish cuisine is your thing, delight in a five-course meal (B3,600) that includes quesadilla de hongos and scallop aguachile.
Dec 20 - Dec 114 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd, Silom, Bang Rak. 02-085-8888. Open 11.30am-2am
This vibrant eatery serves international cuisine and you can pick from Western menus to Eastern classics (starting from B1,950). Go for their excellent salad bar if you are gearing up for a health trip in 2025. Alternatively, pizzas, cheeses and smoked bacon offer classic Christmas indulgences, while local spicy favourites like Thai yellow crab curry provide a piquant taste of the Orient.
Dec 2-31. Centara Grand at CentralWorld. 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan. 098-159-9519. Open 6pm-10.30pm
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