Chidlom - Ploenchit Restaurants

All Six to Twelve

All Six to Twelve is housed on the ground floor of Urbana Langsuan (Fraser Place) on Langsuan Road. This light and airy monochrome café serves affordable fusion and international comfort food in a warehouse-style setting. It’s the ideal place for fun and relaxed dinner and drinks with friends. It’s also only a ten-minute walk from Chit Lom and is open from 06:00 till midnight. Read More...

Opening Hours: From 6:00 till midnight every day
Location: About ten minutes walk from Chit Lom BTS on the left hand side of Langsuan. Walk up the drive that leads to Urbana Langsuan and it’s on the corner of the building.
BTS: Chit Lom
Address: All Six to Twelve, Urbana Langsuan (Fraser Place Langsuan), 55 Lang Suan Rd., Bangkok, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)2 2506799

Bacchus

Bringing the finest French and Italian recipes to your table, this fusion restaurant combines traditional European dishes with Asian accents such as Tokyo onion curry, pan-fried foie gras with eggplant in Japanese miso and balsamic sauce, and grilled pork fillet with umeboshi (Japanese apricot) sour sauce. It is set out over four floors, the second of which features a DJ and the fourth reclining loungers and a glass-top ceiling. The interior is distinctively chic, a great place to enjoy food and wine in good company.

Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: 999/9 Rajdamri Road, in front of Central World.
BTS: Chidlom

Biscotti

This upscale Italian in The Four Seasons Hotel practices an open-kitchen concept that enables customers to observe the cooking process and enjoy the aromatic flavours of the fresh ingredients while enjoying a glass of wine from the extensive wine list, also served by the glass. Lunchtime offers an express menu and antipasti buffet, while the evening menu is a more subdued affair with an a la carte menu featuring popular Italian treats such as pizza, pasta and seafood.

Opening Hours: 11:30-14:30 and 18:00-22:30
Address: Four Seasons Hotel, 155 Rajdamri
Tel: +66 (0) 2 126-8866
Cuisine: Italian

Cafe@2 - Conrad Hotel Bangkok

Describing itself as a French-Thai brasserie, you might mistakenly think that the menu at Café@2 in Conrad Hotel Bangkok follows the fusion cuisine line. But no, this upscale eatery offers classic Thai and French dishes on its lunch and dinner buffet menus, each prepared by respective native chefs. Traditional bouillabaisse, mussels mariniere, cote de boeuf in sea salt crust, foie gras, beef Burgundy, and an assortment of imported French cheeses and seafood represent the French culinary side, whereas Thai dishes are made up of curries and a variety of noodle dishes, all whipped up at the live cooking station.

The interiors blend contemporary French and Thai design elements, and feel warm and pleasant, not at all intimidating. A selection of wine covers both French and Thai labels, as well as international beers, French traditional aperitifs, Thai teas, coffees and freshly blended juices.

Opening Hours: 06:00 – midnight
Location: 2nd floor, Conrad Hotel Bangkok on Wireless Road
BTS: Ploenchit
Tel: +66 (0)2 690 9299
Cuisine: French and Thai buffet

Cafe Claire

Cafe Claire at the Oriental Residence is a discreet but impressive restaurant on Wireless Road, just next to the US Embassy in Chidlom area. Until recently this beautiful leafy street of Bangkok was not known for having any high end restaurants so the arrival of Cafe Claire was a much needed addition. The Oriental Residence, although not related to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is a name synonymous to luxury, great service and high quality dining, so with a lot of curiosity we decided to give it a try. Read More...

Opening Hours: Breakfast: 06:00 to 10:30 - Lunch: 11:30 to 14:30 - High Tea: -14:30 to 17:00 - Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00
Location: 110 Wireless Road (just next to US Embassy), Lumpini, Patumwan Bangkok 10330
Remarks: Reservation recommended, especially for Saturdays and Sundays

Circle

With downstairs serving as a bar, patrons can enjoy a drink before dinner and observe the chefs work their magic through the glass-walled kitchen. If it takes your fancy, eating in the bar is an alternative to the main dining area, upstairs. The restaurant's concept is to provide a broad range of more modern dishes and serve them well. These include oysters, southern fried chicken steak, crab cakes, honey-glazed duck breast and crispy Caribbean jerked lamb spring rolls.

Opening Hours: 11:30 - 14:30 and 17:30 – 24:00
Location: Ruam Rudee Village, Soi Ruam Rudee
Tel: +66 (0) 2650 8049
Cuisine: International

Coffee Beans by Dao

This place is worth visiting just for the chocolate cheesecake and Baby Boom strawberry cake alone. If you desire something a bit more substantial then try one of the hearty rice-and-meat-based dishes, stews, pastas, Thai and western salads or thick soups. The menu comprises both western and Thai accents to great effect but is particularly renowned for its delicious desserts and fragrant coffee. Read More...

Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00
Location: 20/12-15 Soi Ruam Rudi, Phloen Chit Rd.
Tel: +66 (0) 2-254-7117
Cuisine: Thai/International

Fireplace Grill

With a reputation that precedes it, this classic fine-dining venue at Intercontinental Hotel bangkok has been surprising its patrons' taste buds for over 40 years. Dimly lit, with large armchairs and fresh white linen-topped tables that serve to support the extensive choice of meat on the menu, patrons can enjoy steaks sourced from all over the globe. A carnivore’s paradise. Read More...

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri noon-14:30, 18:30-22:30, Sat-Sun 18:30-22:30
Location: Intercontinental Hotel 973 Ploenjit Rd., Ratchaprasong
Tel: +66 (0) 2 6560360
Cuisine: Steaks

Food Loft, Central Chidlom

Located on the seventh floor of the Central Chidlom Department Store, The Loft is a contemporary take on a traditional food court.  Upon entering you are presented with a bar-coded card with 1,000 baht of credit, affording pretty much all the food and drink your heart desires, the cost of which is then subtracted from the card before leaving.

The place is made up of kitchen islands, preparing and selling freshly made dishes from around the globe: Thai, Mediterranean, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese or Japanese and a wide selection of desserts; from ice cream to cakes to mouth watering pastries. Read More...

Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00
Location: 1027 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok, seventh floor Central Department Store
Tel: +66 2 655 7777
Cuisine: Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mediterranean and Thai

Gaggan Restaurant

It seems odd that a small white colonial house on a small backstreet off Langsuan Road serves some of the most daring Indian food this side of Calcutta, which, incidentally, is the hometown of chef Gaggan Anand, the mastermind behind the impressive dishes. His credentials are impressive: cooking for Bill Clinton and interning at the world famous El Bulli in Spain before finally opening the doors to the restaurant that shares his name in late 2010. Since then his innovative molecular Indian cuisine has been delighting restaurant goers in Bangkok. Gaggan is located on a quiet, unassuming side lane off Langsuan Road, but be sure to book ahead if you want to sample these delights. Even on a Tuesday night both floors of the restaurant were packed full of foodies. Read More...

Opening Hours: 12:30 – 14:30 and 18:00 – 23:00 Monday to Sunday
BTS: Chit Lom
Address: 68/1 Soi Langsuan (opposite Soi 3)
Tel: +66 (0)2 652 1700

Hyde and Seek

Adding a playful twist on fine dining, this trend-setting gastro bar puts the tastes of New York, Asia and London on its menu. A team of multinational chefs, led by celebrity Thai Chef Ian Kittichai, spearheads the ‘fun dining’ concept, with imaginative creations such as beer-battered popcorn shrimps served with tartare sauce, 200-day aged angus tomahawk steak with coffee-spiced sauce and braised wagyu cheek and scallop ravioli with sweet corn and horseradish. The dessert and cocktail menus are just as wild. True to its theme, the Hyde and Seek experience extends to DJs spinning funky tunes seven nights a week.

Opening Hours: 11:00–01:00 (Mon–Sun)
Location: Athenee Residence, Soi Ruamrudee
BTS: Ploenchit
Tel: +66 (0) 2168 5152
Cuisine: International

King Kong

Housed inside a two-storey modern shop-house, the street-facing side of Unico office building, this all-you-can-eat Japanese Yakiniku restaurant is popular among office workers and groups of friends catching up after work. The two-page menu covers all the basics, from sliced beef, pork and chicken to giant prawns, salmon fillets and shaved-ice desserts and ice-creams. You have two hours to eat as much as you like at one go. Soft drinks, soup, rice, vegetables and relishes are included. King Kong’s secret is in the dipping sauce and perfectly marinated beef slices.

Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
Location: Lang Suan Road, about 50 metres from BTS Chidlom
BTS: Chidlom
Tel: +66 (0)2 254 5177
Cuisine: Japanese Yakiniku

Le Beaulieu

For many years, Le Beaulieu has been synonymous with great French Cuisine in Bangkok. This well-known and long-established restaurant had an excellent reputation in busy Sukhumvit, but times changed and the crowded Soi 11 was no longer a fit with the clientele of Le Beaulieu. Chef Herve Frerard returned with a bang at a stylish venue in the Le Meridien Plaza Athenee on Chidlom, a perfect match for this elegant and sophisticated restaurant that easily addresses the needs of Bangkok's demanding young gourmets. The new Beaulieu takes a step forward and innovates with two distinct concepts. In an elegant dining room, the restaurant serves the excellent cuisine we know and love whilst the outdoor terrace serves tapas in a relaxed and easy going atmosphere. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11.30 - 2.30 pm , 6.30 pm - 11.30 pm, Closed on Sunday
Location: Athénée Tower (Lobby), 3 Wireless Road (ask for Plaza Athénée Hotel)
Tel: +66 (0)2 168 8220

Liu – Conrad Hotel Bangkok

One of the best restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinese fine dining scene, Liu – meaning willow in Mandarin – is as timelessly elegant as its namesake. The muted gracefulness of the room forms a perfect backdrop for the complex flavours of the food. Liu’s specialties include Cantonese, Shanghainese and Sichuan fare, such as the popular Dong Po Pork (stewed pork belly in black soy sauce served with Chinese buns), Braised Fresh Abalone in Oyster Sauce, and Sauteed Garoupa Fillet with X.O. Sauce.

At lunchtime it serves an immense variety of dim sum items, ranging from popular shrimp and pork dumplings to minced pork buns and spare ribs. A perfect option for lazy brunches with the family. It’s extremely popular, so do book ahead at Conrad Hotel Bangkok.

Opening Hours: Lunch & Dim Sum 11:30 - 14:30 daily; Dinner 18:00 - 23:00 daily
Location: Conrad Hotel Bangkok on Wireless Road
Tel: +66 (0)2 690 9999
Cuisine: Chinese
Price Range: Pricey

La Monita Taqueria

This vibrantly coloured, shop-house style eatery is arguably the best Mexican restaurant in Bangkok. After receiving rave reviews from the media, the place is always packed at evenings. The multi-page menu features all the typical Mexican fare – tacos, burritos, nachos, fajitas and the likes – plus a selection of specialty dishes, including Mexican rice (arroz a la cubana), Mexican sandwich (tortas) and classic Mexican breakfast (huevos rancheros). The drink list is limited to various variations of strong margaritas, capirinha, and corona beer. Call ahead to reserve a table.

Opening Hours: 11:30-22:00 (Mon-Sat)
Location: Mahatun Plaza Arcade, Ploenchit Road
BTS: Ploenchit
Tel: +66 (0)2 650 9581
Cuisine: Mexican

Su Tha Ros

Su Tha Ros is a fantastic Thai restaurant which serves tasty and traditional dishes with a modern twist, in a chic dining room with a view. Located in the stylish Hotel Muse on Langsuan Road, a ten minute walk from the BTS at Chit Lom, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day, with the set lunch menu offering exceptional value. You can’t miss the hotel with its distinctive turrets and gothic styled grand entrance on the left hand side of the road as you walk from the BTS. The restaurant is on the 19th floor of the hotel and offers impressive views towards Wireless Road and the leafy grounds of the American and Dutch embassies. Not all the tables have views so we recommend that you book ahead if you want dinner with a vista. Read More...

Opening Hours: 06:00 – 22:30
Location: 19th floor, Hotel Muse, 55/555 Langsuan Road
BTS: Chit Lom
Tel: +66 (0)2 6304000

Sunday Brunch at St Regis

Sunday brunches are to be found all over Bangkok, with many hotels competing for the most extravagant food displays. Still, only a few are known to be a real ‘experience’ or something you wouldn't or couldn't do on regular basis but would want to try at least once. Until recently, the title of 'The most awesome brunch in Thailand' belonged to the Four Seasons Hotel on Ratchadamri Road, but the very exclusive St Regis is a hot new contender in town. The brunch is set in the VIU (view) restaurant on the 12th floor and as it starts at twelve o’clock, it feels a lot like a lunch to me. Read More...

Opening Hours: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: St Regis Bangkok on 159 Rajadamri Road
BTS: Ratchadamri
Tel: 02 207 7819 or 02 207 7777

Ugolini Italian Restaurant

The number of Italian restaurants and pizzerias in Bangkok is testament to the popularity of Italian cuisine and proves that dishes created with simple flavours and premium quality ingredients are appreciated all over the world. Ugolini Restaurant in Bangkok keeps with this tradition and really excels by serving Italian specialties with an effortless style that is as authentic as anything you’d find along the cobbled backstreets of Rome. The management team at Ugolini has plenty of experience having owned restaurants in Phuket and Bangkok for over a decade and while they have wide-ranging plans to modernise in other locations, Ugolini Restaurant will stay squarely in the traditional Italian model. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11:30AM-02-30PM and 05:30PM-10:30PM
Address: 59, 59/6 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road Lumpini, Patumwan Bangkok
Tel: +66 (2) 252 8108