Yao Rooftop Bar in Silom, Bangkok [toc] Yao Rooftop Bar is a striking addition to the growing collection of rooftops in Bangkok. It may not be much talked about (so far) but with its soft Chinese theme and stunning views, it is a new gem in our list. Located at the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Marriott Bangkok Surawongsee in Silom, Yao offers rewarding views of the city skyline
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Sky Bar Bangkok [toc] Sky Bar Bangkok at Lebua Hotel is without a doubt the most visited rooftop bar in the city. It was already famous since the opening for a unique location near the Chao Phraya river, a staggering height of 62 floors and mostly for an iconic golden dome. After being featured in the Hangover II movie, it suddenly became a Bangkok must-do on every traveller's list. The
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Vertigo Bangkok [toc] Vertigo Rooftop and Moon Bar are among the best rooftops in Bangkok, on the 61st floor of the famous Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn Road, a tall and skinny looking building. Vertigo is the restaurant where you can have a dinner with some pretty amazing views but most people just like to hang in the comfortable chairs and sofas of the bar, for a sunset drink and
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A great Phadthai in Silom [toc] Baan Phadthai is a beautiful restaurant which received a Michelin Bib Gourmand (inspectors’ favourites for good value) hidden in one of these tiny lanes of Bangrak, between Silom and the riverside. There is no need to describe what Pad Thai is, it's now such a famous dish that is has become the culinary flagship of Thailand and a long time favourite to so many
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How to get to Mahanakhon SkyWalk? [toc] Mahanakhon SkyWalk in Silom is without a doubt the most thrilling experience you can get in Bangkok these days. It’s quite expensive, but the views from this 360˙open space at the top of the tallest tower in Thailand somehow justify the price. Built on the 78th floor of the iconic Mahanakhon pixelated building, this long-awaited rooftop bar offers an impressive viewpoint on the
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80/20 Bangkok [toc] 80/20 Eighty Twenty is a superb restaurant in the north of Silom that serves great cuisine in an area of Bangkok where not many modern restaurants have opened yet. Usually, modern cuisine chefs prefer Thonglor and Sathorn area, so it's great to see new locations coming to life. In cases you wondered, the name means that 80% of the ingredients are locally grown. The restaurant is fun
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One of Bangkok Best Restaurants [toc] Le Du restaurant on Silom is one of our favourite restaurants in Bangkok, if not our favourite. We were lucky to discover it from the very early days and enjoyed the evolution from a young and shy hidden restaurant to a world-class Michelin starred venue. Chef Ton who is a certified sommelier and an accomplished Chef involved his passion for Thai modern cuisine using
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Bunker Restaurant Bangkok [toc] Bunker is another proof that Bangkok dining scene is just getting better and more creative with a surprisingly fresh touch from overseas young generation of chefs. Bunker is a 3 floor restaurant tucked in the far corner of Sathorn Soi 12, a small street getting really trendy. The design, as the name hints, is mostly plain grey concrete with a lot of soft lighting, creating a
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Somtum Der Restaurant [toc] Somtum Der is now a famous restaurant on Sala Daeng in Silom, but it was not always like this. I actually often believed that the best Som Tum is found by the street, often in dirty tiny shops or at the carts of local markets. And in most cases it is true, but we found 'Somtum Der', a great som tum in a cool restaurant in
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Izakaya Restaurant in Silom Feel like going to Tokyo for an evening but cannot afford a flight ticket? No worries, Daimasu is a great alternative! In the heart of Bangkok, you can immerse yourself in the casual fun of a real 'Izakaya', those tiny restaurants tucked against each other often near train stations in Japan. These small venues specialize in serving grilled food, snacks and drinks to office workers after
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