Best Chinese Restaurants in Bangkok

Thailand Tatler

AH YAT ABALONE FORUM		Riverside
This is a large, functional, non-descript restaurant with circular tables, recessed ceiling lights and wood-panelled columns. The middleclass, utilitarian decor is typical of Chinese restaurants elsewhere. Read an overview Style: Seafood/Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2291-7781-2 MENAM RIVERSIDE HOTEL,2074 CHAROENKRUNG ROAD, BANGKOK 10120

BAI YUN		Sathorn
Bai Yun's arched, ceiling-high windows yield sweeping panoramas of Bangkok from atop the Banyan Tree. Diners settle into a bright, contemporary east-west decor: tallbacked, curved-arm chairs at tables set with simple brown tablecloths and white china. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2679-1200 Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100, South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

BEIJING 9		Ploenchit / Wireless
Located in the basement of an office tower next to the Intercontinental Hotel, the restaurant has a cosy ambience with a mute colour scheme, plush chairs and stone tile floor. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2656-0658 B1,2,3,PRESIDENT TOWER ARCADE, 973 PLOENCHIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10330

CHINE CHINE		Sukhumvit
Chic and chi-chi, Chine Chine is a modern Cantonese restaurant on the second floor of the hip haven of Bangkok's young professionals, J Avenue. Stylish Victorian meets with modern Chinese interior decorated with oversized chairs and crafted-tile wall in a modern pattern. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Not necessary Tel: 0-2712-6541-2 2ND FLOOR,J AVENUE, SOI THONGLOR 15,SUKHUMVIT SOI 55,BANGKOK 10110

CRYSTAL JADE		Siam
Decorated in an upmarket contemporary style, with dark wood and glass panelling, and seating available on two floors. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2129 4342-4 G fl, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Road, Bangkok 10330

EVERGARDEN		Sathorn
Typical Chinese decor with round tables, elegant place settings, flower, and contemporary Chinese art. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2266-9988 Evergreen Laurel Hotel, 88 North Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10500

HAI TIEN LO		Rama 1 - Rama 4 - Rama 6
Positioned on the 22nd floor of the Pan Pacific, Hai Tien Lo is traditionally decorated in red, black and gold and offers scenic views over Bangkok's skyline. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2632-9000 ext 4202 Pan Pacific Bangkok, 952 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500

IMPERIAL CHINA		Sukhumvit
A very large room, traditionally decorated and featuring Chinese paintings and vases, affords an elegant location suitable both for large groups and couples. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2261-9000 ext. 4140, 5059 IMPERIAL QUEEN’S PARK HOTEL,199 SOI SAINAMTHIP, SUKHUMVIT SOI 22, BANGKOK 10110

INDIAN HUT		Silom
The restaurant's sparkling white, brightly lit interior beckons diners to come in through its glass doors, where haunting Indian music plays in the background. Read an overview Style: Chinese/Indian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2635-7876-7 311/2-5 Surawongse Rd (opposite Manohra Hotel), Bangkok 10500

JASMIN		Sukhumvit
Brightly lit and decorated in a modern style, the glass windows afford an interesting view of the skytrain. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2500-5013 4th Fl, Times Square, 246 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok 10110

JE NGOR'S KITCHEN		Sukhumvit
Moroccan-inspired drapery adorns the ceiling, while hand-painted silk screens and bright red pillars work as accents. Read an overview Style: Seafood/Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2677-3927-8 11TH FL, BANGKOK INSURANCE BLDG, 25 SOUTH SATHORN RD, BANGKOK 10120

LAO LI SHARK'S FIN		China Town
This Chinatown restaurant boasts artificial plants, yellow walls and big colourful Chinese lanterns. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Not necessary Tel: 0-2223-0325, 0-2223-7341 457-461 Yaowaraj Rd, Bangkok 10100

LEE KITCHEN		Silom
The interior design of this main branch is contemporary Chinese, in red and gold colours with wooden furniture. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2231-2158-9 Thaniya Plaza, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

LIN-FA		Si Ayuthaya Road - Phaholyothin
A spacious, elegantly decorated room, enhanced with recessed shelving displaying oriental art, offers a pleasant dining environment. The wall of windows overlooking the hotel's interior garden adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2247-0123 siam city hotel, 477 Sri Ayutthaya Road, Bangkok 10400

LIU CONRAD		Ploenchit / Wireless
Do not let the typical upscale Chinese restaurant decor fool you; the food here is different and delicious. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2690-9999 Bangkok, 87 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10330

LOK WAH HIN		Rama 1 - Rama 4 - Rama 6
Modern with intricately carved Chinese wooden panels enhanced by the green and gold colour scheme. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 02 209 8888 Novotel Bangkok, 392/44 Siam Square Soi 6, Bangkok 10330

LOONG FOONG		Ratchada Pisek
This handsome, wood-panelled, bright and modern restaurant displays a small chandelier and recessed ceiling lighting which accentuates subtle Chinese motifs. Some of the stone tables are situated along windows which view busy Ratchadapisek Road. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2694-2222 SWISSOTEL LE CONCORDE BANGKOK,204 RATCHADAPISEK ROAD, BANGKOK 10320

MAYFLOWER		Silom
The restaurant has an elegant, modern Chinese ambience which provides for a luxurious dining experience. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2236-9999 ext 2799 DUSIT THANI HOTEL,946 RAMA IV ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

MEI JIANG		Charoennakorn
Simply furnished yet elegantly appointed, Mei Jiang affords diners views of the restless Chao Phraya in unfussy luxury. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2861-2888 The Peninsula Bangkok, 333 Charoen Nakorn Rd, Bangkok 10600

MONKEYS		Sukhumvit
A modern Chinese decor provides a fun atmosphere. Tall windows give it an airy feel. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Not necessary Tel: 0-2392-2392 136/3 Thonglor Soi 11, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

PLANET BOLLYWOOD		Sathorn
Located on the ground floor of a building with the Thai-Indian Chamber of Commerce as a neighbour and with ample parking space. Posters of Bollywood stars adorn the walls of this large cafe-style bistro with bright orange and blue lighting. A separate bar area with sofas in front of a giant TV screen playing the latest Indian hits give an ultra modern feel to this authentic Bombay diner. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2677-6249 13 Sathorn Soi 1, South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

RED CHILLI		Sukhumvit
Set back from the soi, this upstairs eatery is modest, modern and bright with white walls, wraparound windows and a clean sparkle under recessed ceiling lights. Read an overview Style: Chinese/Indian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Necessary for dinner Tel: 0-2663-5963 15 SUKHUMVIT SOI 20, BANGKOK 10110

ROYAL KITCHEN		Sukhumvit
Typical Chinese restaurant with bright lighting and large tables more accustomed to family dinners than intimate dining. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2391-9634 912/6 SUKHUMVIT SOI 55, BANGKOK 10110

SHANG PALACE		Riverside
Shang Palace greets diners with a big, gold Chinese Buddha statue situated at the entrance. A modern Chinese interior provides a spacious venue with many private rooms hidden behind the sleek wooden walls. Dark rugs and Chinese woodcraft set the tone for the main decor. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2236-7777 SHANGRI- LA HOTEL,89 SOI WAT SUAN PLU,CHAROENKRUNG ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

SHANGHAI 38		Silom
Simply decorated with ceiling-high windows and small private rooms, Shanghai 38 offers relaxed dining. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2238-1991 38TH FL, SOFITEL SILOM, 188 SILOM RD, BANGKOK 10500

SUI SIAN		Sukhumvit
Sui Sian screams red, with decor dominated by this colour, from carpet to decorative touches. Wooden furniture gives a warm and welcoming ambience. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2254-0404 The Landmark Bangkok, 138 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok 10110

SUMMER PALACE		Ploenchit / Wireless
Glamorous, swanky and bathed in gold, black and cream colours, this is a formal, elegant restaurant exuding wealth. Chinese stylised bats illustrate the gold and green carpet, and menus are encased in silk. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2656-0444 ext 6434 InterContinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330

THAI SCALA SHARK'S FIN		Siam
An airy, ceiling-to-floor glass-panelled restaurant, it features Chinese rosewood furniture set amid silver bamboo screens. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2129-4335-7 G Fl, Siam paragon, 991 Rama I Rd, Bangkok 10330

THE CHINESE RESTAURANT		Ploenchit / Wireless
The restaurant is cosily decorated with soft lights and quiet corners for maximum privacy. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2254-1234 Grand Hyatt Erawan Bankok, 494 Rajdamri Rd, Bankok 10330

THE EMPORIA		Sukhumvit
The modern interior features a green, gold and brown colour scheme, and comfortable chairs. Read an overview Style: International/Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended for lunch Tel: 0-2664-9999 El Fl, Emporium Suites, 622 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok 10110

THE EMPRESS		Other Areas
The restaurant is simply decorated in a Chinese style with comfortable seats and a bright, open atmosphere. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2281-3088 Royal Princess Hotel, 269 Larn Luang Rd, Bangkok 10100

THE GOOD EARTH		Ploenchit / Wireless
Pink-studded with turquoise highlights, the decor lends a feminine ambience to this peaceful, pretty room. Windows view the busy street below. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2255-3410 Arnoma Hotel, 99 Rajdamri road, Bangkok 10330

TIDBIT TREASURE		Sukhumvit
Boasting a contemporary decor, an illuminated wall features pink fabric with wooden frames and Chinese ornaments. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended for lunch Tel: 0-2258-5056 1st Fl, Fenix Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 31, Bangkok 10110

XING FU		Sukhumvit
Classic Chinese decor juxtaposed against crisp white tablecloths, fresh flowers and polished black granite floor. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2610-0111 NOVOTEL LOTUS, 1 SOI DAENGUDOM, SUKHUMVIT SOI 33, BANGKOK 10110

XINN TIEN DI		Ploenchit / Wireless
Xinn Tien Di, the latest addition to Gaysorn, is a mixture of traditional Chinese with a touch of contemporary. Read an overview Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2656-2114-5 3RD FL, GAYSORN, 999 PLOENCHIT RD, BANGKOK 10330