Popular among young and hip media execs, the open-air restaurant packs them in, even on nights without half-naked models strutting around (no, it’s not a sleaze-ball place, it just hosted a couple of fashion shows). What’s the deal with this busy restaurant/bar/event outlet where the food is only average? (read more...)
Let’s get this straight, fish and chip shops are not meant to be places to relax and enjoy your meal. Chip shops are the original takeaway joint, a place to grab a quick, filling, tasty meal on your way home from work or the pub. Stick to that simple premise and Offshore won’t disappoint. (read more...)
At this riverside restaurant, food plays second fiddle to the backdrop of the Chao Phraya River. However, while the mood is what keeps us coming back to Aquatini, the good news is that the cooking, though inconsistent, is actually not too bad. (read more...)
The location could be a bit of a turn off, at least for those who think life ends after Ekkamai, but this simply decorated, family-friendly restaurant, serves up a great selection of cheap, mouth-watering Isaan delicacies, making it well worth the road trip. (read more...)
Looks can be deceiving, and despite the rather run down exterior, Rossano’s is not cheap. The price is less surprising when you consider that it’s owned by Gennari Rossano, former boss of L’Opera, a man with a long term commitment to offering Bangkokians the very best in Italian cuisine using the freshest imported ingredients. (read more...)
This yellow house is definitely up there when it comes to the best Southern Thai kitchens in the capital. Famous in the Thai media for its Chumporn recipes, there’s a diverse crowd of Bangkokians (including expats) and tourists coming here to give their tongues a trial by fire with some great Southern cooking. (read more...)
This modern glass encased three-story eatery, neighboring the Mercure Hotel, tries to step out of the box with the new all-in-one trend, combining a restaurant, bar and event hall. The menu has dishes that range from typical street-side food to royal delights. Start simple with the Sindhi aloo tikki (B120), deep-fried mashed-potato patties seasoned with Indian spices. (read more...)
Whether the Oriental is stuffy or wonderfully old-fashioned is a question of taste. What doesn’t suffer discussion is the absolute perfection of their service and the fact that it’s horribly expensive. Which is why the casual dining offered by Verandah might seem a strange proposition. (read more...)
At these lowly prices (B30-50 a dish), the sight of Pa Jazz alone warrants a visit. Under a corrugated steel roof extending from a wooden house, she stands impeccably coiffed, with makeup fit for a beauty queen competition, as she handles two pans simultaneously, with only a towel wrapped around her neck as concession to the tropical heat and the two gas burners. (read more...)
