Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
We've heard many an Italian expat in Bangkok say this, and we concur: Nonna Nella makes the best pizzas in town. True to its name, invoking the spirit of…
Must-see restaurants in Bangkok
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
More than two decades into its existence, this popular restaurant continues to serve top-notch Thai classics to an endless stream of locals and travellers…
Chinatown
Freshly renovated in 2019, 80/20 continues to excel at what it has always done with perfection – blending Thai and Western ingredients and dishes to…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Helmed by a Thai and a Dane whose Copenhagen restaurant, Kiin Kiin, snagged a Michelin star, Sra Bua takes a correspondingly international approach to…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Hip Thong Lor gets even cooler with this marketplace-style alfresco dining complex that is packed with reliable names such as Soul Food 555, Peppina and…
Banglamphu
One of Khao San’s longest-running Israeli restaurants, Shoshana might resemble your grandparents’ living room right down to the tacky wall art and plastic…
Bangkok
This leafy greenhouse is the antithesis of the steel structures in central Silom and a welcome respite from the heat for daytime dining. Dishes include…
Northern Bangkok
These days, it takes venturing to Bangkok's northern 'burbs to find an old-school Thai restaurant like this. Ensconced in a watery jungle of a garden,…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Hong Bao is a rock-star Chinese restaurant for two main reasons: first, its dim sum is (arguably) the best in town and second, it's served all day long…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Handmade pastas, slow-roasted meats and a carefully curated and relatively affordable wine list are the selling points of this restaurant serving Lazio…
Northern Bangkok
A knight wearing a tiara: this might just be a pretty accurate summary of Puritan. The chandeliers, taxidermy exhibits, cherubs and antiquated Europhile…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Despite its bright yellow signage, Congee & Curry is easy to miss among the massage parlours and high-end restaurants packed along Soi 55 (Thong Lor)…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Constructed out of shipping containers surrounding a quiet garden, this Mexican restaurant is a laid-back spot to enjoy a night of tequila and Yucatán…
Thanon Sukhumvit
You won't find any sombreros or piñatas here. Instead, the walls are lined with a collage of punchy pop-culture photos and tequila spelled out by a neon…
Thanon Sukhumvit
The flour, sea salt and yeast dough at Peppina is risen for 24 hours before it is opened by hand and turned into mouth-watering Neapolitan pizzas, which…
Bangkok
Located across the river from Thewet's touristy area, this pleasant riverside restaurant is largely the preserve of local patrons who gather here in the…
Bangkok
This sophisticated, house-bound, riverside Thai restaurant has its antique walls adorned with photos of royals and celebrities, and the dining area is…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This mom-and-pop restaurant is highly revered for its signature beef stew, made of assorted meat cuts and a broth that has been constantly cooking for 45…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Isetan is among the most reputable names in the Japanese retail industry, and its Bangkok branch spans six sprawling floors contiguous to the CentralWorld…
Chinatown
Strategically located for a lunch break after visiting Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha), Khun Yah specialises in the full-flavoured curries, relishes, stir…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
With fabulous cross-river views of Wat Arun through floor-to-ceiling windows, this excellent in-house Thai restaurant of the eponymous hotel has nailed…
Bangkok
Traditional Greek dishes, complete with plate-smashing theatrics, make Aesop's a meal to remember. Run by Greek/Australian John Gamvros, to honour his…
Banglamphu
This popular place does gŏo·ay jáp yoo·an, identified on the menu as 'Vietnamese noodle'. Introduced to northeastern Thailand via Vietnamese immigrants,…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Hidden in plain sight across from Wat Phra Kaew is this decades-old shophouse restaurant. The menu spans Western/Chinese dishes (eg stewed tongue) and…
Bangkok
Renowned for hosting travelling literati for more than 130 years, the Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental is a serene space restored to its original 19th…
Bangkok
Plant yourself in this blue-walled ancient eatery for a glimpse into what restaurants in Bangkok once used to be like. The menu, much like the interior…
Bangkok
Bunker's sumptuous menu, easy vibe, grungy low-ceiling interior, excellent cocktail list and swish service all make for a special evening. Tapas, sharing…
Cantina Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen
Northern Bangkok
The popularity boom of the Ari neighbourhood brought in must-visit restaurants, which are mostly Asian, but this casual pizza and pasta joint is changing…
Bangkok
Despite the fast-food overtones in the name and logo, this long-standing restaurant is classy and popular with visiting businesspeople. The emphasis is on…
Bangkok
These two adjacent hangar-like buildings tucked behind Soi 10 are the main lunchtime fuelling stations for the area’s office staff. Cheap choices range…
Bangkok
Somboon, a hectic old-school seafood hall with a solid reputation, is known for doing the best curry-powder crab in town. Soy-steamed sea bass (þlah grà…
Banglamphu
This classic Bangkok eatery serves tasty Thai-Muslim dishes such as roti, gaang mát·sà·màn ('Muslim curry'), biryani, tart fish curry and má·đà·bà (deep…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Popular with Bangkok's expat African residents as well as the city's foodie brigade, this no-frills restaurant serves extremely commendable Ethiopian…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Resident foodies associate this cheerful French-style cafe with hearty brunches on weekends. Choose from light bites such as a pastrami sandwich or a goat…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This cosy family-run Thai restaurant dabbles in a bit of everything, from ox-tongue stew to rice fried with shrimp paste. But the real reason to come is…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Describing your restaurant as a 'fast-food feast' may not be the cleverest PR strategy, but it's a pretty spot-on description of this Indian restaurant…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Originating in Tokyo, this equal parts cosy and hectic restaurant is one of Bangkok’s most popular izakaya (Japanese tavern-style restaurants). The…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This closet-sized restaurant – the Bangkok branch of a Tokyo-based recipient of a Michelin star – is arguably the city's premier place for sushi. The set…
Thanon Phadungdao Seafood Stalls
Chinatown
After sunset, this line of open-air restaurants – each claiming to be better than its neighbour – becomes a culinary supernova of outdoor barbecues,…
Banglamphu
Operating out of a quiet side street in the Samsen area, the affable Mr Lek serves traveller-oriented local delicacies such as crab yellow curry, squid…