If you're a foodie who lives in Bangkok, chances are you've heard of the culinary star, Chef Pichaya "Pam" Soontornyanakij already. We are here to tell you more about what she is up to and what she loves about her hometown. As chef and owner of several restaurants (The Table, SMOKED and Restaurant POTONG) and
Photo credit: CREAM by Flour Flour When it comes to doughnut business, Bangkok doesn't take it lightly. In recent years, the Big Mango's dessert scene has been blessed with cool-new doughnut haunts where bakers are frying up fresh sweet golden-brown doughs for doughnut devotees daily. Some are topped and filled the traditional way, with shiny
Photo credit: Sirimahannop Yes, we do love a simple night out to our go-to restaurants, ordering our usual. But there are times when regular dining just won't do and those times usually call for something exquisite and unfamiliar for a little change of scenery, and of course, flavours, Here are our picks of Bangkok restaurants
We’re a month away from finally closing 2020, and the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. Spending the upcoming holiday season might be a little different this time, but if there’s one way to fast forward the stress of 2020, that is to unwind with a much-deserved Christmas #staycation. While
Photo credit: WORKSHOP Bangkok WORKSHOP Bangkok has made art even more fascinating – and flavoursome. Photo credit: WORKSHOP Bangkok Bangkok's bustling Yenakart neighbourhood boasts a range of up-and-coming restaurants and bars. Amongst these, one which we absolutely adore is WORKSHOP Bangkok, a restaurant/bar/gallery/event space led by French chef Clément Hernandez, who has worked in impressive
Ever since we dined at Chef Pom Chinese Cuisine By Todd in Bangkok, we’ve been craving for their Shrimp Shumai, Barbecued Pork Rice Noodle Rolls and juice-dripping Xiao Long Bao. Naturally, a collaboration between heavyweights like Chef Thanarak "Pom" Chuto (Thailand's celebrated Chinese fare master) and Piti "Todd" Bhirombhakdi (the mastermind behind Boon Rawd Brewery
A recent visit to Punjab Grill Bangkok has really eased our I-miss-travel nostalgia. Just moments away from one of Bangkok's bustling nightlife streets of Sukhumvit 11, this slice of the Punjab region comes in the like of a fine dining restaurant – except this one makes us feel right at home, thanks to its welcoming
Bangkok's food scene is in its heyday thanks to a spectrum of golden standard restaurants that offer a diverse range of cuisines. For ardent fine-dining lovers who are on the lookout for a modern haute cuisine interpretation of conventional Thai dishes, R-Haan is worth checking out. Translated as "food" in Thai, R-Haan and its menu
Think beyond palak paneer and butter chicken here at Rang Mahal. Rang Mahal within Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok has successfully and felicitously managed to marry old traditions and new innovations of Northern Indian cuisine for over two decades. The Bangkok rooftop restaurant slings out both favourites, such as palak paneer and butter chicken as
The spice-blossoming feast of our dreams is here at Jhol Bangkok. Piloted by Chef Hari Nayak (an established cookbook author, restauranteur and mastermind behind Priyanka Chopra's NYC restaurant "SONA"), Jhol serves up Indian Coastal fare, with a creative spin. “I want to showcase the glorious coastal cuisine from southern India I grew up eating. There
There's "fishy" business going on here at Savelberg. The one-Michelin-starred restaurant with a focus on contemporary French cuisine sprinkled with Dutch flair serves up sensational seafood-focused dishes that may convert a seafood hater into a lover and, in parallel, a lover into a die-hard seafood fan. Owner and Head Chef Henk Savelberg is deeply religious
Photo credit: Heyday Health Club Gone are the days when premium wellness products used to only be available at certain places in Bangkok. These days, consumers have plenty of options, with new must-haves being introduced regularly. Here are four new wellness products that should be on your radar. Yodtarn Sure sugar tastes great. But like
Photo credit: Victoria by Cocotte Cool, new, drool-worthy restaurants get us excited like kids getting new toys. This month, Bangkok’s dining scene is blossoming with new eateries. Those who are living in or planning to travel to the Land of Smiles, should take note of these newly-opened restaurants. Victoria by Cocotte Photo credit: Victoria by
Samui’s favourite Italian haunt is currently satisfying the Big Mango with heart-warming Italian fare and hug-like hospitality. The venue, nestled in the heart of Bangkok's bustling shopping centre, "Pratunam," slings out an array of authentic Italian fare packed with sapori and flair, which is complemented by attentive service that does not feel excessive. Helmed by
Sindhorn Kempinksi Hotel has been on our radar for quite a while now, and we're thrilled to share with you a 60-seconds exclusive tour of its Lobby Lounge before the official launch. Set to open its doors in the Fall of 2020, a new landmark in Bangkok is setting the standard of what a luxurious
Photo credit: Café Claire This month, we've been eating our weight in Bangkok's stellar restaurants and bakeries. The city boasts an abundance of restaurants, cafes, bars and bakeries to choose from, not to mention new venues that continue to pop up like wild mushrooms every month. Although we would love to mention them all, here are
It was the beginning of 2020 when my business partner and I launched a new collection at @fakura clothing line. As we were thrilled to execute other lined-up projects simultaneously, the entire world suddenly shut down due to the unexpected arrival of a global pandemic. I somehow felt shattered, knowing that a lot of planned
Four Highly Anticipated Hotel Openings in Bangkok City Thailand, the country that is currently revered for handling the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic well, #staycation and #eatcation has been trending for the locals and foreign travelers stuck in town. Hotels that are leading the pace are the ones who are quick to adapt by offering
Photo credit: Michetta It's always sunny in the dining scene of Bangkok. Many restaurants are always coming up with either seasonal or new menus to impress the city dwellers' ever-changing appetites for new bites. Here are some of our favourite places we've hit up recently. Featured in the list is also Italian grocery delivery that
Photo credit: Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit For discerning diners living in the Big Mango, make it a Christmas to remember this year with memorable festive menus from some of our favourite venues in Bangkok. Whether you want to cosy up with festive afternoon tea or take delight in Christmas Italian dinner, our list here is
