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Spanish Tapas Bar in Velaa
Vaso is a popular upmarket Spanish tapas bar on Langsuan Road, inside the Velaa Sindhorn Village complex. The restaurant is led by Executive Chef Alvaro Ramos, known in the Bangkok food scene as “El Palanca”. The concept blends serious Spanish cooking with a lively party atmosphere that gets louder and more energetic as the evening goes on.
The layout is built around two open kitchen counters in two separate rooms. The main bar area, called “Blanco”, is the louder, more fun side where chefs prepare dishes right in front of you. The second room, called “Negro”, is smaller and more intimate. If you prefer a proper table, there is one table of four available, but most guests sit at the counter. Be prepared for close seating. Your neighbour will be right next to you, which is part of the experience, but not for everyone.
The menu changes regularly and features a mix of traditional and modern tapas, all designed to share. Popular dishes include patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, grilled octopus, Iberico ham, croquettes and bone marrow tapas. The wine and cocktail list is solid too, with a strong Spanish selection. If you are there in the evening, look out for the famous bell. Ring it, and you buy a round for the whole restaurant.
Reservations are essential. The restaurant is almost always full, especially after 9 pm when the atmosphere really picks up. If you want the full experience with the music and chef show, go for dinner rather than lunch. For a quieter meal, book the dining room side or come at lunchtime.
I enjoy Vaso for the food quality and the energy, but I usually ask for the table of four when I can get it.
