Thais love their grilled pork. We eat moo kratha even in the height of summer when the weather is sweltering, straight out of the sizzling pan, preferably in an open-air setting.
Moo kratha eateries dot every inch of the city, served by big-chain restaurants as well as local street vendors. It’s so popular that it even has its own English-language Wikipedia page!
Essentially, Thailand’s version of grilled pork is similar to Korean barbecue, but Thais cook their meat on a raised round grill that’s surrounded by a canal of hot soup. This soup serves as a base where you can cook fresh vegetables and fish balls. You can probably say that the end result resembles sukiyaki.
Recommending good spots to enjoy moo kratha can be tiring (the list is endless), so we’ve decided to take it up a notch by listing all the places that have, literally, elevated this grilling experience to the highest heights. Take a look at these rooftop spots where you can let your meat sizzle away as you relish the best vistas of the capital.
Set on Soi Narathiwat 2, right in the heart of the Silom commercial district, this trendy-looking eatery is where the hip kids come and barbecue the night away while listening to live music. The restaurant is about to launch a bar very soon, FYI. The buffet starts at B399.
Location: Soi Narathiwat 2
Opening Hours: Daily (15:00-23:00)
Contact: LINE (@everyday.bangkok)
A new kid on the block, Moo Muek Kung (translated to “pork, squid, prawn”) opened not too long ago at The Hub in Ari. Grill your preferred protein under neon lights as you enjoy the cool breeze. The buffet starts at B399.
Location: 5/F The Hub (Phahol-Ari)
Opening Hours: Daily (17:00-21:00)
Contact: 08 2052 1197 or LINE (@moomuekkung)
Every man is welcome at this cool Charoenkrung spot. Sink down into one of the bean bags and enjoy all-you-can eat moo kratha for B399 while watching videos and movies on a gigantic screen. Advance booking is required (no walk-ins).
Location: 5/F State Tower, Charoenkrung
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun (17:00-21:00)
Contact: 06 3223 2282
Novotel Sukhumvit 20 has turned their rooftop bar into a playground for sizzling barbecue lovers, but they can only provide five sets per day. For B999 for two people, you can savor grilled beef, pork, chicken, a selection of seafood, fresh vegetables and garlic fried rice. One-day advanced booking is required.
Location: 26/F, Novotel Sukhumvit 20
Opening Hours: Wed-Sun (17:00-23:00)
Contact: 0 2009 4999 or LINE (@novotelsukhumvit20)
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