Best Restaurants in BANGKOK T to Z, Bangkok

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Designed by Tony Chi on the mezzanine of the Grand Hyatt Erawan, this contemporary restaurant incorporates cooking stations close to all diners in a modern and cosy but open atmosphere.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2254-1234
Grand Hyatt Erawa n Bangkok, 494 Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330

TAIHEI

 

One of the more refined Japanese establishments in downtown Bangkok, Taihei offers breathtaking views from the 53rd floor of the Banyan Tree hotel. The staff excels in terms of attentiveness and politeness, but could do with a little more knowledge about the food they serve.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2679-1200
Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100, South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

TALING PLING

 

Situated in a restored house near the business district of Silom the menu is distinctly Thai but the clientele is mainly Western. There is an extensive menu which features a full-scale picture of every single item which is particularly helpful for those who are unfamiliar with Thai cuisine.
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Style: Thai
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2234-4872, 0-2236-4825
60 Pun Rd, Silom, Bangkok 10500

TAMARIND

 

Comfortable chairs populate a split-level, glass-fronted space. The walls are adorned with modern art and photographs, which extend to the gallery upstairs.
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Style: Vegetarian
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2663-7421
27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok 10110

TANDOOR

 

Tandoor, situated in the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom, offers a taste of India which will be extremely familiar to British visitors. The menu contains traditional Indian dishes at very reasonable prices and diners are regaled with live Indian music from a sitar player and singer. All the food is prepared by an Indian chef
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Style: Indian
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2238-4300
Holiday Inn Silom, 981 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500

TANYAMAMA

 

Tanyamama is located on a private road, so diners can choose outside seating and expect almost no traffic noise. With unique dishes, good music and relaxing atmosphere, they can enjoy a good meal that is served by exceptionally polite and attentive staff.
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Style: Asian
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2617-3950
10/27 Soi Racha kru, Phaholyoth in soi 5, Bangkok 10400

TAPAS CAFE

 

Located in a pleasant alcove, surrounded by other restaurants and bars. The concrete design is functional rather than luxurious, although interesting modern art livens the place up.
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Style: Spanish
Dress code: No Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2651-2947
1/25 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110

TAPAS Y VINO

 

Decorated in mostly red tones and warm hues, this Spanish restaurant has an inviting ambience with a stylish edge. High-back plush red velvet chairs, wooden tables, leather furniture and orange decorative floor tiling surround the open kitchen in this narrow dining space. The staff lacks a certain personable charm but they are definitely knowledgeable and well trained.
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Style: Spanish
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2204-4158
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, 30 Sukhumvit soi 21, Bangkok

TASTE

 

A large, airy room on the seventh floor of the Westin Grande, offering all-day dining with a la carte and buffet options for the jet-lagged and the plain hungry. Service is a little uncoordinated, but always friendly and willing.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2207-8000
Westin Grande sukhumvit, 259 Sukumvit Soi 19, Bangkok 10110

TEN-SUI

 

Owner Fujii Yasuyaki makes a better job than most of setting up a little corner of Japan in Bangkok, with food, setting and service in elegant equilibrium. From the best tables, artfully distressed leather sofas offer a view onto a Japanese garden complete with mini-waterfall.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2663-2281
33 Sukhumvit soi 16, Bangkok 10110

TESSA

 

The full name is Tessa's Homemade and the experience is not unlike that of attending a dinner party hosted by an extremely accomplished chef. Despite its location in upmarket Thonglor this restaurant is extremely unpretentious and could best be described as homely. An intimate atmosphere is greatly enhanced by live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2712-6844
20 Thonglor soi 23, Sukhumvit soi 55, Bangkok 10110

THAI SCALA SHARK'S FIN

 

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

THAIPAZ

 

This small, stylish restaurant occupies the ground floor of a shophouse. There is space for 20 or so diners and room for a few more seated around the bar. ThaiPaz lends itself to an after-office meal as well as a later pre-nightclub crowd.
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Style: International
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2636-3220
69/5 Soi Saladaeng, Bangkok 10500

THANG LONG

 

Thang Long is a cosy place in Soi Langsuan suitable for chilling out in the evenings. It boasts a full bar, outside terraces and contemporary decor.
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Style: Vietnamese
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2251-3504, 0-2255-4491
82/5 soi Langsuan, Bangkok 10330

THANYING

 

In an old Thai house on a soi between Silom and Sathorn Roads, the three dining areas are decorated with antiques offering a step back in time from Bangkok's hyper-speed present.
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Style: Thai
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2236-4361
10 Pramuan Rd, silom, Bangkok 10500

THE ANDAMAN

 

Inside, down-tempo tunes, huge wrap-around leather booths and a cheese motif create a relaxed and casual vibe. The outside patio provides an ideal pasture for all-day grazing.
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Style: European
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2185-3800, 0-2185-3795
56/1 Thonglor Soi 5, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

THE CEDAR

 

Located on the second floor of a small, non-descript, three-storey building looking out on the swimming pool of the adjacent Racquet Club. All kinds of colourful, gold embroidered textiles hang from the ceiling and walls and separate the dining area from the kitchen.
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Style: Mediterranean/Lebanese
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2714-7206, 0-2391-4482
6/1 Sukhumvit Soi 49/9, Bangkok 10110

THE CHINA HOUSE

 

An evocation of Shanghai in the 1930s, all decadence and deco: teak panels, red walls and white linen. Couples can book tiny private rooms with mirrored walls and leather banquettes.
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Style: Chinese
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2659-9000
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok , 48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500

THE CHINESE RESTAURANT

 

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

THE CUP

 

Smart and upholstered enough to be one of Bangkok's premier English restaurants.
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Style: European
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2264-0247
Lake Rachada Office Complex, 193/21-22 Ratchadapisek Rd, Bangkok 10110

THE DECK

 

In certain respects The Deck has been a victim of its own success in that even booking a table in advance does not necessarily protect against a wait. The restaurant is popular largely for the location besides the Chao Phraya River and overlooking Wat Arun, among the most impressive temples in Bangkok.
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Style: International
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Tel: 0-2221-9158
36-38 Soi Pratu Nok Yung, Maharat Rd, Bangkok 10200

THE EMPORIA

 

The modern interior features a green, gold and brown colour scheme, and comfortable chairs.
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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

 

A bright, airy room simply decorated in red, gold and pastels, the Empress is popular with well-heeled Thai-Chinese working in nearby government buildings.
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Style: Chinese
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2281-3088
Royal Princess Hotel, 269 Larn Luang Rd, Bangkok 10100

THE GARDEN

 

This out-of-the-way restaurant occupies the sixth floor of a small serviced apartment block close to Bitec exhibition centre. It has a delightful garden terrace area that is ideal for sitting outside on cooler evenings.
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Style: International/Thai
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2361-7881
Executive Residence, Udomsuk soi 18, Sukhumvit soi 103, Bangkok 10260

THE GOOD EARTH

 

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

THE GRILL TOKYO

 

This large outlet of the Nippon-Tei chain offers all the main aspects of Japanese cuisine, amidst the bustle of a high-end shopping mall. Service aspires to the seamless perfection of the Japanese model, but doesn't quite get there.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2610-9487
G Fl, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok 10330

THE REFLEXIONS

 

Deliciously subtle flavours in eye-pleasing presentations will delight diners who don't want to be filled up, as portions are dainty. The venue is elegantmodern with an open kitchen at the back. A whimsical touch is the projection of silent films on the wall.
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Style: French
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2650-8800
Plaza Athenee Bangkok, 61 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10330

THE SEAFOOD BAR

 

The no-frills decor belies the wealth of high-quality seafood flown in three times a week. Fans come to eat, not to be wowed by trendy ambience, although it is a friendly venue in which to dine on the fine menu selection, including oyster varieties not available elsewhere in Thailand. Live jazz on Sunday evenings adds to the fun.
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Style: Seafood
Dress code: Cas ual, no flip-flops or singlets Reservations: Tel: 0-2663-8863
Somerset Lake Point, 41/2 Sukhumvit Soi 16, Bangkok 10110

THOMPSON

 

In the grounds of the Jim Thompson House, the options are indoor dining in a lowceiling, bright, Thai contemporary cafe of simple wood tables and cushioned chairs or outside by the koi pond.
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Style: Thai/International
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2612-3601
6 Kasemsan Soi 2, Rama I Rd, Bangkok 10330

TIDBIT TREASURE

 

The restaurant features a modern and relaxing Chinese look in pink and white, and large windows with views of Sukhumvit.
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Style: Chinese
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2258-5056
1st Fl, Fenix Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 31, Bangkok 10110

TO DIE FOR

 

Two choices of seating arrangements: chill out on big, comfy cushions outside, or go indoors for a bit of hip sophistication.
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Style: Italian/French
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2381-4714
H1, 998 Soi thonglor, sukhumvit soi 55, Bangkok 10110

TRADER VIC'S

 

Dine indoors in a festive tropical Polynesian environment, adorned with bamboo, canoes and tiki statues, or alfresco on the terrace with views of the Chao Phrya river.
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Style: Pacific Rim
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2476-0022
Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, 257 Charoen Nakorn Rd, Bangkok 10600

TSU

 

Sample upscale Japanese creations while checking out the celeb diners in an environment of frosted, backlit glass. Music leaks from Nami, the adjoining teppanyaki place.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2656-7700
JW Marriott Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Bangkok 10110

UMAMI

 

Lightly decorated with soft-coloured furniture and Japanese-style decor.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2662-3450
43/2 Sukhumvit Soi 31, Bangkok 10110

UOMASA

 

A no-frills, double-height Japanese inn rendered in shiny dark wood, decorated with huge replica tunas on the walls. This space in a shopping complex feels efficient, if not exactly inviting. But you are here for the food.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2714-8365
78/2 SUKHUMVIT SOI 63, BANGKOK 10110

V9

 

Nestled atop the Sofitel Silom Bangkok, the restaurant boasts clean, minimalist decor and affords spectacular views over Bangkok's skyline.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0 2238 1991
Sofitel Silom Bangkok, 188 Silom Road

VANILLA GARDEN

 

Three separate food-related buildings are on the premises: the Japanese/ Italian Vanilla Cafe, the Chinese Royal Vanilla, and a book cafe with lots of interesting cook books.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2381-6120-22
53 Ekamai Soi 12, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Bangkok 10110

VANILLA SIAM

 

Located in Siam Paragon, Vanilla is a cafe-style restaurant with the decor of a European brasserie.
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Style: International
Dress code: No Reservations: Recommended for lunch, necessary for dinner Tel: 0-2610-9383-5
G Fl, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok 10330

VANILLA SUKHUMVIT

 

Quirky, slightly Gothic prints add an edgy touch to the blue-grey panelled walls of this L-shaped eatery in a chic retail complex. Choose between continental cafe-style round tables near the take-out cake selection, or armchairs and sofas round the corner.
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Style: International
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2714-9652
Thonglor midtown , 818 Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

VENEZIA

 

Located on buzzing soi 11, Venezia provides an unpretentious but pleasant dining atmosphere with an open kitchen.
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Style: Italian
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2630-2244-55
24 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110

VERTIGO

 

Alfresco dining with a fabulous view from the 61st floor. Vertigo's popularity means you may find yourself a little closer to the next table than you would have wished. The adjacent Moon Bar is good for a pre- or post-prandial glass.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2679-1200
Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100 South Sathorn rd, Bangkok 10120

VIA VAI

 

A favourite with European tourists, this casual, family-friendly venue is also a pleasant spot for couples to enjoy a leisurely meal inside or outdoors. Run by Italians, it serves authentic, consistent and good-value food. It's reputation for very tasty pizza is deserved.
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Style: Italian
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2253-1200
25 Sukhumvit Soi 8, Bangkok 10110

VIE WINE & GRILL

 

Simple yet tasty international cuisine in the elegant dining room of a hip boutique hotel. Staff is friendly and eager to assist, but seems to be a little overworked.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2309-3939
Vie Hotel , 117/39-40 PhayaThai Rd, Bangkok 10400

VINTAGE 21

 

Set in a glass-walled, wooden house, the eatery has two storeys and emanates an intimate, lamp-lit ambience.
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Style: Italian/French
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2630-2244-55
19 Silom soi 21, Bangkok 10500

VIVALDI

 

Decor is pleasant if not exactly thrilling, and service is excellent, in a low-key way, but the proximity of swimmers in the adjacent pool does tend to detract from enjoyment of the food.
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Style: Italian
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2718-2000
Amari Atrium Hotel, 1880 New Petchburi Rd, Bangkok

WANARA EATERY

 

Wanara (Thai for forest) is based in a posh boutique hotel, some way down a subsoi. The elegant, understated decor is based around shades of grey, with marble table-tops and twisted wire wall features.
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Style: International/Thai
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2695-4242
Tenface , 81 Ruamrudee soi 2, Bangkok 10330

WASABI

 

This newcomer located in Ratchadapisek's Esplanade features a modern Japanese decor, good window views and simple table settings.
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Style: Japanese
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Not necessary Tel: 0-2660-9276
3rd Fl, Esplanade, 99 Rachadapisek Rd, Bangkok 10400

WATER DROP

 

This vegetarian eatery, run by a Taiwanese Zen Buddhist group, is a simple but cheerful room, with yellow paintwork, in an office complex on Rama IX.
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Style: Vegetarian
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2645-0505
2/Fl Vongvanij Plaza, 100/123 Rama IX Rd, Bangkok 10320

WITCH'S

 

Ever popular with an after-work crowd that loves its relaxed vibe, live music and unfussy food, this Ruamrudee institution spills out from its ground-level bar, leaving upstairs to quieter diners.
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Style: European
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2255-5354-5
20/20-21 Ruamrudee Village,Soi Ruamrudee,Bangkok 10330

WYNDHAM THAI

 

Decorated in a Thai contemporary style, the eatery reflects the menu. Modern furniture and artistic photos with traditional Thai decorative items is a stylish combination.
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Style: Thai
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2258-1783
G Fl, Somerset Lake Point, 41 Sukhumvit Soi 16, Bangkok 10110

XING FU

 

Xing Fu is decorated in simple, modern Chinese style: red chairs, round tables with crisp white cloths and lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
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Style: Chinese
Dress code: No Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2610-0111
NOVOTEL LOTUS, 1 SOI DAENGUDOM, SUKHUMVIT SOI 33, BANGKOK 10110

XINN TIEN DI

 

Be it a family lunch or business dinner, Xinn Tien Di is prepared to serve diners with the utmost care at its lavish round tables or in the privacy of one's own room.
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Style: Chinese
Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Tel: 0-2656-2114-5
3rd fl, Yaysorn, 999 Ploenchit rd, Bangkok 10330

XUAN MAI

 

Former Miss Saigon and FBI agent Meyung Robson adds another string to her bow with this cheerful, eight-table Vietnamese restaurant near Thonglor Soi 17. Apart from the elegantly unflappable Robson herself, service can be patchy and awkward.
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Style: Vietnamese
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2185-2619
351/3 Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

YOUREAGUAN

 

The restaurant is situated in a quiet soi. It's a traditional Korean-style building with a simple, straightforward wooden interior and pleasant gardens.
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Style: Korean
Dress code: No Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2714-7374-5
26 Sukhumvit Soi 59, Bangkok 10110

ZANOTTI

 

Stylishly decorated in dark woods and oil paintings, this establishment is elegant without coming off pretentious or too stiff. The dining room is cosy, filled with tables with white tablecloths and comfortable seats. The service is excellent and friendly, well-groomed staff is knowledgeable and attentive even during the busiest hours.
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Style: Italian
Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2636-0002
Saladaeng Colonnade, 21/2 Soi Saladaeng, Bangkok 10500

ZEIST

 

Chef Art Supapipat and his team have fashioned a welcoming environment in the unpromising surroundings of the third floor of an office block near Asoke BTS station. Service is crisp and charming.
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Style: Italian/French
Dress code: Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2391-9946
40/25 Soi Ekamai 12, Sukhumvit soi 63, Bangkok 10110

ZENSE

 

Both the rooftop patio and the glassy modern interior with its ambient lighting offer a glorious panorama over the city.
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Style: International
Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2100-9898
17/FL Zen World, 4,4/5 Rajdamri Rd, Bangkok 10330

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