Your Guide To Wining And Dining In Bangkok

A food haven with countless awesome eateries to choose from, Bangkok is a city of restaurants aplenty, featuring all kinds of food. Whether you want to whoop it up hi-so style and dine alfresco while gasping at breathtaking views of the city, chow down on the best steak in a Bangkok restaurant or sip authentic hot green tea and taste your first piece of fresh sushi, this exciting city has it all to keep hungry tourists happy. Still not sure where to start? Here’s the lowdown on some of Bangkok’s favourite places to eat. 

If dining on a rooftop overlooking jaw-dropping views of the sparkling Chao Phraya River and the glamorously lit city of Bangkok sounds like your perfect idea of a good dinner, make sure you visit some of these hip and happening places. Dine among jetsetters and rich kids at the world-renowned Sirocco (tel: +66 2 624 9999) on the 64th floor of the Bangkok’s landmark State Tower on Silom road, where you can enjoy a choice of scrumptious Mediterranean and international dishes and an extensive list of drinks. 

Another noteworthy venue to check out is the equally famous Bangkok restaurant Vertigo (tel: +66 2 679 1200) located on the 61st floor of Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn road. Vertigo is also home to the Moon Bar, where you can find a number of imported wines, whiskies and tasty cocktails. 

Thai culinary delights are, of course, not to be missed once you are in Thailand. Bangkok is home to many good Thai restaurants serving tangy, authentic Thai food. Certainly, you can find a wide range of quick Thai dishes everywhere along the street, but if you wish to experience royal Thai cuisine amid an elegant atmosphere with Thai classical music in the background, there are a few places worth visiting. 

Baan Khanitha (tel: +66 2 675 4200) features outstanding and authentic Thai dishes with unique flair, while Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant (tel: +66 2 673 9353) boasts exquisite interior and wonderfully well-prepared and decorated Thai dishes. The Blue Bar also offers a wide range of drinks to finish off your evening in style. 

Not only known for local cuisine, Bangkok restaurants are also famed for many other Asian fares including Chinese, Japanese and Indian. Tsu (tel: +66 2 656 7700) at JW Marriott Hotel and Keyaki at the Pan Pacific Hotel (tel: +66 2 632 9000) are among the noteworthy Japanese places with authentic Japanese dishes, while Mei Jiang at the Peninsula Hotel (tel: +66 2 861 2888), China House at the Oriental Hotel (tel: +66 2 659 9000) and Bai Yun at the Banyan Tree Hotel (tel: +66 2 679 1200) are worth a try if you are up for top-notch, authentic Chinese cuisine with impeccable services. 

For piquant tikka and samosas, Indus on Sukhumvit 26 (tel: +66 2 258 4900) and Royal Indian in the old town (tel: +66 2 221 6565) are expert at creating zesty Indian dishes with a spicy kick, while Rang Mahal at Rembrandt Hotel (tel: +66 2 261 7100) and Tandoor at Holiday Inn Hotel (tel: +66 2 238 4300) showcase divine Indian grub with live Indian music. 

Although you may be able find a plenty of palatable steaks back in your country, Bangkok is the hub of some of the most famous steakhouses in the region. The one and only five-star rated steakhouse in Bangkok can’t be any place else but the expensive yet truly satisfying New York Steakhouse at JW Marriot Hotel (tel: +66 2 656 7700), with a variety of mouthwatering imported steaks and appetising side dishes. 

Great American Rib (tel: +66 2 258 5942) is also second-to-none when it comes to good steaks. Open-air with a country styled atmosphere, cowgirl waitresses and super-sized dishes of ribs, this Texas influenced eatery is perfect for a family get-together dinner. The ribs are so yummy and huge that you can generously share them with your Uncle Sam and Aunt Wendy if you like. 

European cuisines in Bangkok have gained a huge popularity among locals, ex-pats and tourists alike. While Italian restaurants seem to be appearing on every corner across the city, there is only a handful that is really worthwhile. Try the 11-year-old Gianni Ristorante (tel: +66 2 252 1619) for their home-styled, authentic Italian dishes or Biscotti (tel: +66 2 255 5443) at the Four Seasons Hotel, boasting not only chic design but also nice risotto and gnocchi. Pizza aficionados will find Scoozi Pizzeria (tel: +66 2 391 5113) and Bella Napoli (tel: +66 2 259 0405) particularly interesting for their good-valued pizzas and pastas. 

Good French restaurants can mostly be found at large hotels, including Bangkok’s old favourite, Le Normandie at the Oriental Bangkok Hotel (tel: +66 2 659 9000). An exception is Le Vendôme (tel: +66 2 662 0530) on Sukhumvit 31, serving refined French food with a creative twist. Bei Otto (tel: +66 2 262 0892) is still known to be the best German restaurant in town, oozing an authentic and captivating feel of the old Deutschland. 

Party animals can also find a magnificent array of street vendors along Sukhumvit road selling chicken, beef and pork BBQ into the early hours, while kebabs on soi Nana (Sukhumvit soi 4) are the best in town, boasting kicking homemade sauce. These snacks are ideal after a late night out at a Bangkok bar or pub. 

Bangkok is brimming with good eateries and simply irresistible food. It’s is definitely one of the best places in the world to pig on good food. Besides dodgy hanky-panky business and other things, food is definitely one of the top reasons to visit Bangkok.


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