Silom Best Restaurants
Thailand Tatler

ANNA’S CAFE		Silom
A big old house in a spacious compound provides an impressive setting for this popular place, a big hit with the Silom office crowd as well as young party-goers using it as a meeting point. Early evening is its peak hours and the interior, decorated with old photographs, is always abuzz with lively conversation. Read the full review Style: Thai/International Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Not necessary for lunch, recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2632-0619/20 118 soi Saladaeng, Silom road, Bangkok 10500

CAFE DE LAOS		Silom
A charming, traditional wooden house with wall-hanging textiles and antique light fixtures allows diners to feel as if they are back in time or upcountry, enjoying home-cooked food. Windows look out on garden dining and a pond. Read the full review Style: Laotian/Northeastern Thai Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Necessary for lunch, recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2635-2338-9 16 Silom soi 19, Trok Wet, Bangkok 10500

CAFE DE PARIS		Silom
Situated in a hidden soi off Patpong, this eatery is worth checking out for some classic French dishes. Not a big place, but its compactness, decor and white table cloths provide the ambience of a French bistro. There is also a small terrace available for those who enjoy people watching as they eat. Read the full review Style: French Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Not necessary Tel: 0-2237-2776 Patpong Soi 2, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

D’SENS		Silom
The hotel lifts bring you straight to the classy entrance of the restaurant. Inside, a stylish bar surrounded by a huge fish tank is at one end and tables with genuine leather chairs at the other. Diners enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Read the full review Style: French Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2200-9000 ext 2499 22nd fl, Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500

EAT ME		Silom
The ground floor, which is soon to be renovated, hosts a small art gallery leading to the first floor dining area. A slightly more formal inside dining area plus a terrace with al fresco seating will soon be complemented by a secondfloor club area for late-night snacks. Read the full review Style: International Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2238-0931, 0-2233-1767 1/6 Soi Pipat 2, Convent Road, Bangkok 10500

HAI TIEN LO		Silom
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 the full review 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

IL CIELO		Silom
This stylish Italian restaurant was the first completed as part of the hotel’s comprehensive renovation. It has a modern look with bright red bottles lining glass walls together with wood and bamboo. High ceiling and large windows add to the bright and spacious feel. There is an open kitchen at one end. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2200-9000 ext 2299 Upper Lobby, Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500

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 the full review Style: Indian/Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2237-8812, 0-2635-7876-7 311/2-5 SURAWONGSE ROAD (OPP MANOHRA HOTEL), BANGKOK 10500

KEYAKI		Silom
On the 22nd floor of the Pan Pacific, Keyaki affords diners a panoramic view across Bangkok’s skyline. The interior of the restaurant is in typical Japanese style with waitresses in traditional kimonos. Read the full review Style: Japanese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2632-9000 ext 4205 PAN PACIFIC BANGKOK,952 RAMA IV ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

LE BISTINGO		Silom
A big house on a large plot of land with nice old trees converted into an elegant restaurant gives one the feeling of dining at a private home. The furniture, table cloths and cutlery all show that this is a fine-dining eatery. It offers the option of al fresco dining on the terrace or garden with seating for 50. Soothing piped music adds to the ambience. Read the full review Style: French Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2234-2225 71/1 Saladaeng Soi 1/1, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

LE BOUCHON		Silom
Tucked behind a Patpong 2 beer bar, this friendly, narrow bistro decorated with impressionist prints is a piece of Paris – or rather Lyon, owner Serge Martiani’s home. It consistently serves excellent and unpretentious French cuisine and is popular with good-foodloving Thais and long-time expats. Read the full review Style: French Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2234-9109 37/17 Patpong soi 2, Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500

LEE KITCHEN		Silom
The interior design of this main branch is contemporary Chinese, in red and gold colours with wooden furniture. Read the full review Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2231-2158-9 4th fl, Thaniya Plaza, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

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

MEZZALUNA		Silom
The view from Mezzaluna in the evening is simply breathtaking. The decoration of the restaurant has an art deco feel to it: smart, chic and sophisticated, but not intimidating. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2624-9555 65TH FLOOR,STATE TOWER BANGKOK,1055 SILOM ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

MISTRAL		Silom
Read the full review Style: Brazilian Dress code: Reservations: Tel: 02-238-1991 Sofitel Silom Bangkok, 188 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

NAJ		Silom
An old Thai house with an extended covered dining area and a bomb-shelter-turnedwine- cellar. Decorated with Thai silk and terracotta figures, plus candles on dining tables. Read the full review Style: Thai Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2632-2811-3 42 Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok 10500

SALA ROSSA		Silom
On entering this modern, red-bricked restaurant you see a huge pizza oven and behind it the kitchen. Parking is difficult in the evenings although on-street parking is possible. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2234-5653 29/1 SALADAENG SOI 1,SILOM ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

SCOOZI		Silom
Scoozi has moved to a converted colonial-style house on busy Surawongse Road. Orange lighting, wooden floor and revamped glass walls create an opulent ambience as if one were dining in a house of aristocrats in a different era. Read the full review Style: Seafood Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for lunch, necessary for dinner Tel: 0-2234-0943 174/3-4 Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500

SHANGARILA KITCHEN		Silom
This Shanghai-style restaurant on the second floor of Silom Complex has a casual atmosphere. An open kitchen enables diners to watch the cooks in action. Read the full review Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2632-1238/9 2nd Fl, Silom Complex building, 191 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

SHANGHAI 38		Silom
Atop the 38th floor of the Sofitel Silom, diners at Shanghai 38 survey Bangkok from ceiling-high windows. As a Chinese singer accompanied by a pianist croons popular favourites, guests at burgundy and white clothtopped tables enjoy Cantonese menus. Read the full review Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2238-1991 38TH FLOOR, SOFITEL SILOM BANGKOK,188 SILOM ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

SHOGUN		Silom
Decorated in minimalist fashion, with green carpets and dark brown woodwork, the restaurant boasts an understated charm. Read the full review Style: Japanese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2236-8029, 0-2236-8069 2ND FLOOR,DUSIT THANI HOTEL,946 RAMA IV ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

SILVER PALACE		Silom
Pale yellow walls and ceiling, offset by dark wood trim and dark maroon table cloths, create a practical, functional venue which is brightly lit and pleasant. Lunchtime popularity on week days makes an especially lively, jovial atmosphere. Read the full review Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2235-5118/9 5 Soi Pipat, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

SIROCCO		Silom
There is nothing to match the stunning 63rd floor, under-the-stars setting of Thailand’s loftiest restaurant. Perhaps enjoy a martini or kir royale at the glassed-off bar before sitting down to great food and spectacular views. Read the full review Style: Mediterranean Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Necessary for dinner Tel: 0-2624-9555 63rd Fl, State Tower Bangkok, 1055 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

SIX DEGREES		Silom
Six Degrees is an ultra-modern, chic Italian restaurant with a separate bar and lounge. Acid jazz and laid-back new age music is played fairly loudly and the trendy wood and metal chairs are not all-conducive to a relaxing meal. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2632-2995-6 42 CONVENT ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

TALING PLING		Silom
Contemporary smart Thai interior with red and orange coloured walls, modern Thai furniture, silk-covered sofas and colourful cushions. There is also a leafy outdoor seating area for drinks before dinner. Read the full review Style: Thai Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2234-4872 60 PUN ROAD, SOI WAT KAEK, BANGKOK 10500

TANDOOR		Silom
Plain by day, Tandoor comes alive at night, with its white marble, decorated screens and silver cups as a three-piece Indian band competes with the clink of copper dishes and patrons’ conversation. Read the full review Style: Indian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2238-4300 Holiday Inn Silom, 981 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

THANYING		Silom
Charming restaurant in a big house with parking in the garden. As you enter, walk past a bar to the dining area with a polished wooden floor, then one step down to another section with terracotta tiles and wide glass windows that look out on a tropical garden. Classy table settings with white crockery. Read the full review Style: Thai Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2236-4361, 0-2235-0371 10 Pramuan roAD, SILOM, Bangkok 10500

THE CHIMNEY HOUSE		Silom
It is located in a newly renovated, charming 85-year-old house with a huge, red brick chimney and a skylight over part of the dining area. The decor can only be described as eclectic and reflects the range of food offerings available here. Vintage American ads, Asian prints, coffee grinders and other odds and ends line the walls and shelves. Read the full review Style: International Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2630-2244 19, Silom soi 21, Bangkok 10500

TRIPLE TWO		Silom
Situated on the ground floor of a stylish boutique hotel, the eatery provides a relaxing atmosphere. Tables are spread out allowing space for privacy. Asian paintings along one wall add an Oriental touch to the decor. Read the full review Style: Thai/International Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2627-2222 triple two hotel, 222 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

V9		Silom
Nestled atop the Sofitel Silom Bangkok, the restaurant boasts clean, minimalist decor and affords spectacular views over Bangkok’s skyline. Read the full review Style: International Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2238-1991 ext 1354 SOFITEL SILOM BANGKOK,188 SILOM ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

ZANOTTI		Silom
The tables are set around a fully stocked bar and the semi-open kitchen at the back is a hive of activity in this very busy restaurant. The walls are adorned with the paintings of renowned Italian artist Rincicotti. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2636-0002, 0-2636-0266 Saladaeng Colonnade Condominium, 21/2 Soi Saladaeng, Silom Road, Bangkok