10 Great Bangkok Dining Experiences

This alfresco bar-cum-restaurant is 61 floors above the bustling streets of Bangkok, overlooking a magnificent cityscape. The stylish setting fuses fairytale romance and cosmopolitan chic. Indulge in some of the world's finest champagne, exotic cocktails, wine-by-the-glass or non-alcoholic beverages in the bar area, or go all the way for a memorable dinner of barbecued seafood. Read More...

Slow food is in, and the atmospheric Bo.Lan is the best place to indulge in the experience. Trained by celebrity chef David Thompson of the Michelin-starred Thai restaurant Nahm in London, the owners – a husband and wife team who are the Executive Chefs here – adhere strictly to the principles of freshness and preservation of natural tastes through the use of seasonal ingredients.  Read More...

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 should try at least once. The very exclusive St Regis is a hot new contender in town with its brunch set in the VIU (view) restaurant on the 12th floor Read More...

The best doesn’t always have to come with a lofty price tag, and this long-time riverside dining establishment offers the best value when it comes to tasty Thai-style seafood, charming open-air ambience and one of the most picturesque Chao Phraya sunset views in Bangkok. Try salt-baked sea bass, grilled king prawns and curried mud crab. Live music entertainment begins after sunset. Read More...

Set on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Sala Rim Naam serves delectable Thai set dinner, accompanied by classical Thai dance and mock battle performances. The Thai-style pavilion is reminiscent of an elaborate northern Thai sala, with high ceilings, pitched, sweeping roof and polished teakwood finishes. Enjoy your meal amidst this elegant backdrop and an unfolding scene of river ferries chugging up and down the river.  Read More...

This gallery-cum-restaurant has been casting a magical spell on Bangkok’s contemporary dining scene for over a decade. The predominantly white dining space doubles as an art gallery, but come here for a taste of the chef’s brilliant culinary creations. Pair your selection with a bottle of New World wine from the cellar, and don’t forget to leave some room for excellent homemade desserts. Read More...

A place on the ‘must-eat list’ for Thai culinary enthusiasts, Blue Elephant is set within a gorgeous colonial home. Items featured on its menu are reminiscent of ‘Royal Thai Cuisine’.  Don't miss these classic dishes: larb salmon – a spicy tartare with fresh Thai herbs that complement the fish very well – wing bean and pomelo salad or rock lobster with green apple. Read More...

Step aboard Lord Jim's legendary ‘pleasure boat’ with panoramic river views and indulge in all the finest treasures of the sea. The famous Iced Seafood Tower offers jet-fresh rock lobster, tiger prawns, oysters, crab claws, wild smoked salmon and a selection of sushi and sashimi. Also not to be missed is the dessert station, with mouthwatering classics like crêpes suzette and Valrhona chocolate fondant. Read More...

This cutting-edge food court boasts a theatre kitchen concept and a lofty, industrial-chic interiors sporting a red, black and metallic colour theme. The eight cooking islands features delicacies from the world’s most popular and regional cuisines, along with mouthwatering local desserts and drinks. Upon entering the Food Loft, you will receive a 1,000-baht voucher with which you can buy from any food and drink station. Read More...

Chinatown, or Yaowarat, houses some of the most expensive Chinese restaurants in Bangkok, along with many of the tastiest and cheapest food stalls, especially at night. Stroll down the jam-packed pavements for all kinds of culinary spectacles, from slicing, dicing and dipping to fire-blazing wok action. But don’t sit down and have one big meal at one go – try sharing a dish or two then move on to the next stall. Read More...