Tanbo Chicken Rice is a small and humble restaurant right on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown, next to the famous Hua Seng Hong. It’s easy to miss, but locals and visitors line up for their chicken rice, especially in the evenings.
A Luxury Thai Restaurant in Sathorn Blue Elephant Bangkok is one of those restaurants we like to recommend when friends visit the city and want… Read More »Blue Elephant Bangkok
Bangkok’s riverside often feels out of reach for budget-conscious travellers, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, we’ve stayed in quite a few hotels along the Chao Phraya, and some of them turned out to be surprisingly affordable.
Tonkatsu AOKI just opened at Velaa Sindhorn Village, and it’s already drawing queues every day, especially at lunch and weekends. I dropped by recently and waited almost 40 minutes before getting a table — and even then, it was a tight squeeze inside.
Thai Restaurant in Langsuan Road, Ploenchit Baannok Bangkok on Langsuan Road is one of those places we keep going back to. It’s tucked away on… Read More »Baannok Bangkok
Baan Langsuan is one of those places that’s easy to miss, but once you’ve been, it stays with you. Set inside a restored white wooden house on Langsuan Road, just a few minutes’ walk from Chit Lom BTS, it looks more like someone’s home than a restaurant.
The Pickwicks Chronicles doesn’t look like much from the street — a dark, slightly mysterious building on Langsuan Road with a name that sounds more like a secondhand bookshop than a bar.
Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo is a hidden gem perched on the 56th floor of Bangkok’s Empire Tower, offering a unique Italian fine-dining experience. Despite its unassuming entrance, the restaurant reveals an elegant setting with panoramic views of the city skyline and Bang Krachao Island.
The Ritz-Carlton at One Bangkok is the latest name to watch in the capital’s growing collection of ultra-luxury stays. It opened in 2024, and the place feels more like a sleek private residence than a typical hotel.
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is located at a prime location on Langsuan Road near Lumpini Park. Each of its 362 rooms, including 131 serviced residences, offers a stylish blend of Thai traditional motifs and modern design. The hotel boasts a luxurious spa, an infinity pool in a tropical garden setting, and a pet-friendly policy.
Louk In Louk Jaan is a new restaurant on Langsuan Road, tucked inside Langsuan Road, and it’s already making an impression. This smaller, more casual branch comes from the team behind Saneh Jaan, the Michelin-listed Thai fine dining restaurant just around the corner at the Sindhorn Building.
Never Ending Summer is one of the most stylish restaurants along the Chao Phraya River (Thonburi side), set inside a beautifully repurposed warehouse just next to Millennium Hilton, and not far from IconSiam.
Pratunam Market is one of the most chaotic and colourful shopping areas in Bangkok — and that’s exactly why people love it. It sits right next to Platinum Fashion Mall, and just a short walk from Baiyoke Tower, so it’s in the middle of everything.
A Famous Local Noodle Restaurant in Chinatown Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle received a rating in the Bangkok Michelin Guide. Lim Lao Ngow is one… Read More »Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle
Nusara is one of the best dinners we’ve had in Bangkok for a long time. Chef Ton, a long-time friend, created this restaurant as a tribute to his grandmother, who inspired his love for Thai cooking.
Sathorn is a central district in Bangkok that runs from the edge of Lumpini Park and the new One Bangkok lifestyle complex all the way to the Chao Phraya River. It’s known for its tall office buildings, luxury hotels, embassies, and rooftop bars, but the area also has a more local side.
TRIBE Sky Beach Club is one of the newest rooftop bars in Bangkok and probably the most surprising one I’ve seen in a long time. It’s not just a rooftop — it’s a rooftop beach.
A Hotel Above Terminal 21 Shopping Mall Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21 is a 5-star luxury hotel in the center of Bangkok’s vibrant Sukhumvit… Read More »Grande Centre Point Terminal 21
Langsuan Road in Bangkok has transformed into one of the city’s most fashionable dining streets over the past few years. Once a quiet area with offices and residences, it now features a vibrant collection of restaurants.
Avani Plus Riverside Bangkok Hotel is a modern city sanctuary located on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. The fashionable 5-star hotel has 250 rooms and suites, each providing unobstructed river views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel’s pièce de résistance is its dazzling 28-meter rooftop infinity pool on the 26th floor, with panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline that take your breath away.