Top 10 Bangkok Dining Experiences

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. And don’t go too early, rather plan to arrive after 19:30 to experience Yaowaraj at its best. Read More...

Kick-start your Sunday with a sumptuous brunch buffet at the Four Seasons and you will feel happy for the rest of the day. For starter, all the gourmet dining outlets inside the hotel participate in the brunch, so you can get a sample from all of them, whether imported meat, giant river prawns, jet-fresh sashimi, Sydney rock oyster, cheeses, caviar, kebabs, Thai curries, and many more. The best part is the free-flow alcohol – wine, champagne, cocktails, martinis – and a delicious array of homey desserts. Advanced reservation is required, as the Sunday brunch here is extremely popular. Open: 11:30-15:00 Sundays Tel: +66 (0)2 126 8866 (advanced reservation required) Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Rajadamri Road (between Soi Mahadlekluang 1 and 2) Read More...

This gallery-cum-restaurant has been casting a magical spell on Bangkok’s contemporary dining scene for more than a decade. The predominantly white dining space doubles as an art gallery for showcasing the works of upcoming talents from nearby H Gallery. But come not for the art on the wall but for a taste of its head chef’s brilliant culinary creations, a creative fusion of flavours, textures and colours from the eastern and western hemispheres. 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. Open: 15:00-01:00 Tel: +66 (0)2 238 0931 (advanced reservation highly recommended) Location: Pipat Soi 2, Convent Road, Silom 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. The extensive menu may be a little daunting to those unfamiliar with Thai food, so here’s a few hints: try salt-baked sea bass, grilled king prawns and curried mud crab. Live music entertainment begins after sunset. Open: 11:00-02:00 Tel. +66 (0)2 628 8382-3 Location: Samsen Soi 3, neary Rama VIII Bridge Read More...

Lord Jim’s international lunch buffet has a legendary reputation. Named after the seafaring hero in Joseph Conrad’s novel, the restaurant invites you to step aboard its ‘pleasure boat’ with panoramic river views and indulge in all the finest treasures of the sea. The famous Iced Seafood Tower is best known for its 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. Open: 11:00-15:00 (Sunday buffet lunch), 11:30-15:00 (Sat & holidays, a la carte), 19:00-22:30 (a la carte dinner) Tel: +66 (0)2 659 9000 ext. 7680-1 Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, end of Charoenkrung Soi 40 Read More...

A delightful experience for your eyes, ears and palate, this cutting-edge dining venue boasts a theatre kitchen concept where you can enjoy cooking shows along with your meal. The lofty, industrial-chic kitchen, sporting a red, black and metallic colour theme, houses eight cooking islands, where the world’s most popular and regional cuisines are presented, 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. Open: 10:00 – 22:00 daily Location: 7th Floor, Central Chidlom Read More...

This well-known chain of Thai restaurants already had branches in Europe and the Middle East before opening a venue in Bangkok. Set within a gorgeous colonial home, the food featured on the menu is reminiscent of ‘Royal Thai Cuisine’ sealing the restaurant a place on the ‘must-eat list’ for Thai culinary enthusiasts. Classic dishes not to be missed include 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. Open: 11:30 -14:30 (lunch), 06:30 - 22:30 (dinner) Tel: +66 (0) 2673 9353 Location: 233 South Sathorn Road, at the foot of BTS Surasak Read More...

Comprising six multi-national restaurants and bars, and with sweeping views of the cityscape and riverside from the 65th floor rooftop, The Dome is the place to impress your date. The setting is as eclectic and mesmeric as the food, whether the outdoor terrace with 360-degree panoramas, glass sky-bridge suspended mid-air, under the signature golden dome, or inside the tastefully decked out lounge. If you have only one night in Bangkok, and would rather prefer to spend it in style, The Dome is the place to be. Open: varies, depending on the restaurants; 18:00-01:00 for the bars Tel: +66 (0)2 624 9555 Location: Westernmost end of Silom Road, where it meets with Charoenkrung Road Read More...

Set on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, directly opposite Madarin Oriental Hotel, 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 elaborately decked northern Thai sala, with high ceilings, pitched, sweeping roof and polished teakwood finishes. Enjoy your lavish meal amidst this elegant backdrop and an unfolding scene of river ferries chugging up and down the river. Open: Set Dinner (with show) 19:00-22:00 Tel: +66 (0)2 437 6211 Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, end of Charoenkrung Soi 38 Read More...