Bangkok
The emphasis at this cosy, retro-themed Japanese restaurant is yakiniku (DIY grilled meat), which as a culinary style is an absolute craze among Thai…
Must-see restaurants in Bangkok
Boon Tong Kiat Singapore Chicken Rice
Thanon Sukhumvit
After taking in the detailed and ambitious chicken rice manifesto written on the walls, order a plate of the restaurant’s namesake and witness how a dish…
Chinatown
Hua Seng Hong’s varied menu, including braised goose feet, seafood hotpot, soft-shell crab in curry powder, crab fried rice and a variety of noodles,…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Combine views from this restaurant’s 26th floor with a delicious all-Indian menu and a live band, and you have one of the most popular destinations for…
Banglamphu
You've conquered the deep-fried scorpion, now wrangle with poutine: French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Run by guys from Québec, this is the…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This elegant in-house restaurant at the JW Marriott serves up a fabulous range of Cantonese dishes, including a variety of dim sums, some delectable pork…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Roast is perfect for a lazy recovery brunch after a night of boozy revelry. Comfort platters such as smoked salmon and guacamole sandwich or crispy…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This cheerful and laid-back restaurant is known for comfort food that's light yet incredibly flavourful, and also largely suited to vegetarians. Try the…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
It can’t compete with the street stalls for flavour and authenticity, but if you desire a good serving of the iconic raw papaya salad, particularly while…
Bangkok
Located on a pretty canalside plot shaded by ferns, this relaxed restaurant is perhaps the nicest place on Ko Kret to end your explorations with a chilled…
Thanon Sukhumvit
One of several Middle Eastern restaurants on Soi 3/1, Nasir Al-Masri is easily recognisable by its floor-to-ceiling stainless-steel ‘theme’. Middle…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This inviting food court has a good mix of Thai and international (mostly Asian) outlets in an open, modern-feeling locale. You'll also find some…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Located on the ground floor of Sukhumvit Plaza (the multistorey complex also known as Korean Town), this restaurant is the city’s best destination for…
Bangkok
Sensi is ostensibly an Italian restaurant, but it's also one of Bangkok's better examples of contemporary dining. Expect high-quality imported ingredients…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
The perpetually busy Gourmet Paradise unites international fast-food chains, domestic restaurants and food-court-style stalls, with a particular emphasis…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Make a reservation or queue for some really excellent yakitori (DIY grilled beef) not to mention a mean bibimbap (rice and toppings served in a sizzling…
Banglamphu
Long-standing and lauded Soy serves big, hearty bowls of beef noodle soup. Choose between the fall-apart tender braised beef, fresh beef, beef balls, or…
Banglamphu
It's come full circle: the restaurateurs of today are designing venues that resemble the holes-in-the-wall of yesteryear. With three tables and retro…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Sibling to the original Luka in Silom, Luka Moto offers a hearty brunch menu by day. They've teamed up with BMW (hence the Moto in the name), so expect to…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Perfect for omnivores and vegetarians alike, this casual cafe-like restaurant offers a lengthy vegetarian menu, not to mention a short but solid…
Chinatown
Delicious wontons and – if your stomach can manage it – bà·mèe (Chinese-style wheat noodles) are the order of the evening at this respected vendor. There…
Chinatown
Yoo easily serves some of the best fishballs in town. We can also vouch for the shrimp wontons, deep-fried taro balls and fish cakes, all of which are…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This is one of our favourite Bangkok izakaya (Japanese tavern-style restaurants), and the menu here has a bit of everything that could comprise a hearty…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Is this the future of the noodle stall? Mall-bound Nuer Koo does a luxe version of the formerly humble bowl of beef noodles. Choose your cut of beef …
Thanon Sukhumvit
If you had a Thai grandma who lived in the Sukhumvit area, this is where she'd eat. The mimeographed menu spans old-school specialities from central and…
Chinatown
Dining at the retro Hong Kong–themed Fou de Joie is like being an extra in a Wong Kar-wai film. Better yet, the French-style crêpes and cheese platters –…
Bangkok
Patrons come to this open-air restaurant for the combination of riverfront views and tasty, seafood-based eats. It also doubles quite neatly as a pub. It…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Claiming a Bangkok residence for more than 30 years, Bei Otto’s culinary bragging point is its pork knuckles. A good selection of German beers and an…
Banglamphu
There comes a moment in every foodie's Thai culinary overdose when the soul yearns for a bite of a butter croissant or ciabatta sandwich, or the subtle…
Northern Bangkok
A short menu of Tex-Mex staples, a huge list of imported microbrews and a fun atmosphere (check the Facebook page for theme nights) make up this place…
Northern Bangkok
An expansive range of Thai- and Italian-style veggie eats can be found at this upscale, long-standing and extremely popular restaurant. The establishment…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Ascend a seemingly endless series of escalators to arrive at this noisy food court made up of vendors from across the city. The selection is vast (and…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Most come to this lauded Taiwanese chain for the xiao long bao (broth-filled 'soup' dumplings), and so should you. But the other northern Chinese–style…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Running south from Siriraj Hospital is this busy market bringing together takeaway stalls and basic restaurants. Options range from noodles to curries…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This Japanese ramen chain with a cult-like following has several branches in Bangkok, including this one within the stylish Emporium Mall. Come for vast,…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This cosy Japanese restaurant does tasty tofu dishes, delicious salads and even excellent desserts. Basically everything here is above average, but the…
Chinatown
Jék Pûi is a table-less food stall incredibly popular for its Chinese-style Thai curries. Try the gaang kěe·o wǎhn lôok chín þlah grai, a mild green curry…
Bangkok
Even if you can’t afford to stay at the Oriental, you should save up for the hotel’s decadent riverside buffet. Dishes such as foie gras are standard, and…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
At this chain with other branches across town, you're not going to find heaps of character, but you will get consistency, river views, air-con and a…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Gokfayuen has gone to great lengths to re-create classic Hong Kong noodle dishes in Bangkok. Couple your house-made wheat-and-egg noodles with roasted…