Northern Bangkok
Kaobahn means, roughly, home cooking, which is an accurate description of the no-frills-yet-full-flavoured central Thai dishes here. There's an iPad with…
Must-see restaurants in Bangkok
Chinatown
This hole-in-the-wall restaurant has long been the most reliable place to eat in Bangkok's Indian neighbourhood. The kebabs and naans (oven-baked…
Chinatown
Serving the food of Chinatown's streets in air-con comfort is this low-key, long-standing staple. The must-eat dishes are pictured on the door. It'd be a…
Bangkok
Our pick of the numerous Japanese joints along Th Thaniya is Tsukiji, named after Tokyo’s famous seafood market. Dinner at this sleek sushi joint will…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Having moved into the atmospheric Siri House premises from its erstwhile location in lower Sukhumvit, Quince continues to check all the culinary boxes of…
Bangkok
Down a quiet residential alleyway, this tiny yoga-themed health cafe does a wonderful range of inventive vegetarian Indian cuisine. Favourites are the…
Banglamphu
Featuring floral murals and portraits of royals on its bare concrete walls, this stylish restaurant serves some of the best Thai food in this part of town…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
The area surrounding Victory Monument is home to heaps of simple restaurants selling spicy, rich 'boat noodles' – so-called because they were once sold…
Charcoal Tandoor Grill & Mixology
Thanon Sukhumvit
Indian food in Bangkok is gaining speed, and this kebab and tandoor grill restaurant is indicative of the trend. Almost every dish is slow-cooked in a…
Bangkok
This outpost of the chic Bangkok Trading Post (its main branch is in Phrom Phong) serves brunch favourites such as eggs Benedict and smoked salmon…
Northern Bangkok
Located in a cosy home in a suburban-feeling street, Yang Gao Gorn does appropriately homestyle Thai dishes such as sweet/savoury salads, rich curries and…
Bangkok
The slick, modern interior here belies the fact that Baan is a family-run restaurant. The menu is inspired by full-bodied recipes and ingredients that are…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Innovative dishes at Bangkok’s first ‘urban farm’ are complemented by cocktails using almost 40 edible herbs from the on-site garden. Chef Deepanker…
Chinatown
The reward for locating this hole-in-the-wall is a delicious plate of gŏo·ay đĕe·o kôo·a gài (flat rice noodles fried with garlic oil, chicken and egg)…
Bangkok
This venerable Thai eatery has numerous branches and mall spin-offs around town, but we still fancy the original branch on Th Pramuan, where local…
Bangkok
A casual eatery catering mostly to young foodies, this place serves tasty yet incredibly cheap Laotian fare. Must-try items include the flavourful chicken…
Banglamphu
Come here for the central Thai classic, gŏo·ay đĕe·o đôm yam ('rice noodle soup hotspicy with mixed fishball' on the menu), fishball noodles preseasoned…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Immensely popular with Thai families, sù·gêe takes the form of a bubbling hotpot of broth and the raw ingredients to dip therein. Coca is one of the…
Bangkok
This home-grown ice-cream brand has gained a glowing rep with flavours such as Kuppa espresso made using locally roasted coffee, Tokyo Mist made with yuzu…
Bangkok
Dating back to 1899, this atmospheric fresh market offers a charming glimpse of old Bangkok – not to mention a great option to grab a bite while on the…
Bangkok
Dark woods, old maps and prints on the smooth concrete walls, a menu including lots of vegetarian options – one doesn't expect a place this cosmopolitan…
Bangkok
For those who love the sweet stuff, the in-house cafe at Sukhothai offers a unique, almost entirely cocoa-based high tea called Chocolate Buffet every…
Banglamphu
This crumbling shophouse has for the last 70 years been churning out some of Bangkok’s most famous coconut ice cream – the ideal palate cleanser after a…
Bangkok
Jay So has no signage or menu, but a mortar and pestle and a huge grill out front are the telltale signs of ballistically spicy sôm·đam (green papaya…
Bangkok
Art deco Shanghai comes to life in this refurbished colonial-style house in Bangkok, located in the compound of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The big draw…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Think of all those different smoky, spicy, crispy, meaty bites you've encountered on the street. Now imagine them assembled in one hip, retro-themed…
Banglamphu
Taking full advantage of its cosy shophouse location, this perennial favourite has enough style to feel like a special night out, but doesn’t skimp on…
Bangkok
Indigo is set in a former schoolhouse, and while the charming atmosphere appears to be the main draw here, the food actually delivers. Think of it as your…
Bangkok
The cheesy name doesn't do justice to this sophisticated Thai restaurant located in a former warehouse by the river. Join Bangkok's beautiful crowd for…
Banglamphu
Fabulous platters of homestyle Israeli food are served up by cheerful staff who divide their time between a travel agency desk and a dining area at this…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Admittedly, the menu here is more Texas than Tijuana, but you can always drop in for an inviting, pleasant atmosphere and a repertoire of hearty dishes…
Thanon Sukhumvit
On Sukhumvit Soi 38, brunch lovers will find a hidden gem straight out of Sydney. Flat whites, cold-pressed juices and eggs Benedict rule the menu, but…
Bangkok
Zanotti has a well-deserved reputation for Italian dishes. The dark wood and framed paintings of the gentlemen’s-club-like dining room set the scene,…
Northern Bangkok
Flashing a strategically placed copy of Larousse Gastronomique, and serving dishes ranging from sushi to wood-fired pizza, Salt is the epitome of the type…
Bangkok
This stylish white-tablecloth place does tasty versions of all of the Lebanese standards you could possibly imagine, plus quite a few dishes you’d never…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Strategically located at the intersection of the BTS and MRT – perfect for that rush-hour snack – this place serves top-notch pizzas, which are sold both…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
The English-language menu is limited at this old-school Thai eatery, but simply pointing to the delicious dishes being consumed around you is almost…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This branch of the internationally renowned cafeteria chain has familiar servings of eclairs, millefeuilles and sandwiches to go with a robust cup of…
Chinatown
This restaurant is renowned for its delicious hŏy tôrt – oyster omelettes featuring deep-fried eggs and molluscs in a sticky batter. Order your omelette…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
The oversized chairs, panoramic windows and variety of hot drinks make this one of Bangkok’s best places to catch up with the paper. The lengthy menu of…