Must see restaurants in Bangkok

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    Nonna Nella

    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…

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    Ban Khun Mae

    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…

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    80/20

    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…

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    Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin

    Helmed by a Thai and a Dane whose Copenhagen restaurant, Kiin Kiin, snagged a Michelin star, Sra Bua takes a correspondingly international approach to…

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    theCOMMONS

    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…

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    Shoshana

    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…

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    Bitterman

    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…

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    Baan Pueng Chom

    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,…

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    Hong Bao

    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…

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    Appia

    Handmade pastas, slow-roasted meats and a carefully curated and relatively affordable wine list are the selling points of this restaurant serving Lazio…

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    Puritan

    A knight wearing a tiara: this might just be a pretty accurate summary of Puritan. The chandeliers, taxidermy exhibits, cherubs and antiquated Europhile…

  • Congee & Curry

    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)…

  • Missing Burro

    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…

  • Touché Hombre

    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…

  • Peppina

    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…

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    Water Front

    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…

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    Steve Café & Cuisine

    This sophisticated, house-bound, riverside Thai restaurant has its antique walls adorned with photos of royals and celebrities, and the dining area is…

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    Wattana Panich

    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…

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    Isetan Food Court

    Isetan is among the most reputable names in the Japanese retail industry, and its Bangkok branch spans six sprawling floors contiguous to the CentralWorld…

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    Khun Yah Cuisine

    Strategically located for a lunch break after visiting Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha), Khun Yah specialises in the full-flavoured curries, relishes, stir…