Valentine’s Day is approaching, and we all know the rule: buy or it’s “bye!” Still have no clue what to get your sweetheart? Chocolates are the traditional no-brainer love token. Here, we’ve selected 10 options—so no excuses!
Nestled inside this heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Chocolate box (B650) from Cakewalk are jumbo strawberries that are hand-dipped, decorated and dressed in a lovely tuxedo of dark and white chocolate. A perfect centerpiece that is sure to wow your honey, and entirely edible, too. Order at least one day in advance. 1/F, Grand Heritage Bldg., Thonglor Soi 13, 02-390-0145. Open daily 11am-10pm.
Roses, diamonds and chocolates—you’re covered. Make your special one swoon with Deli by Conrad’s exquisite Chocolate Rose (B1,950) and Diamond Heart Chocolate (B220), which is painstakingly crafted from dark chocolate, strawberry filling and an imported sparkling sugar “diamond.” Through Feb 14 only. 2/F, All Seasons Retail Center, 02-690-9999, info@conradbangkok.com. Also avaiable at G/F, Siam Paragon.
Mrs. Flowers knows women best. That’s why it has come up with this box of sugar-free chocolate truffles (B180) that you can relish without (much) guilt. This golden box contains an assortment of four dark chocolate pieces and two chocolates with almonds. 19 Phaholyothin 21 Rd., 02-930-3196, www.mrsflowerschocolate.com. Also try its Paragon (G/F) and Central Chidlom (1/F) outlets.
Confirm your pure love with this whimsical pink box from Starbucks (B240), which features 10 white chocolate hearts. Try its Siam Square (Siam Square Soi 10, 02-654-6377) or Lang Suan (39/1 Lang Suan Rd., 02-648-1524) outlets.
(BK PICK) Royce’s Name Bitter Chocolate (B380) comes packaged in a simple square box, but its taste is far from plain. The Hokkaido chocolatier is known for its “fresh chocolate,” which is made by combining quality chocolate with fresh cream. The result is this fantastic mousse-like, bittersweet treat that simply melts in the mouth. G/F, in front of the Food Hall, Siam Paragon. Open daily 10am-10pm.
A combo of Vanilla Industry’s White Chocolate Bar (B90), Chocolatier Box (dark, white and milk chocolate, B220) and a set of assorted sweets wrapped in colorful papers (B150) makes a divalicious V-Day gift for your insufferably hip darling. 422, 422/1-3 Siam Square Soi 11, 02-658-4720. Open daily 10am-10pm.
Folies’petite box (B84) contains four pieces of Belgian chocolate. A bigger box of 20 pieces is B420. Go ahead—she’s worth it. Café 1912, Alliance Francaise, 29 South Sathorn Rd, 02-679-2056, www.folies.net. Open daily 7am-8pm.
The Oriental Shop puts on a daily selection of bite-sized choco delicacies (B30/piece) for you to mix and match, according to your budget, in boxes of four, eight or 16. The Rum Rock is high on hooch and will definitely please your boozehound boo. The Oriental Shop, G/F Siam Paragon, 02-610-9845. Open daily 10am-10pm. Also try its Central Chidlom outlet (02-252-6863).
(BK PICK) There are various flavors on offer, from white chocolate to ginger and green tea, but guaranteed to make him fall head over heels for you are The Sukhothai’s classic extra-dark chocolate truffles (B220/100g), snuggled together in a graceful green box. Thimian bakery, The Sukhothai, South Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888, www.sukhothaihotel.com. 8-8pm 7-8pm.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day, French-style, with Le Notre’s petite fours (B240), which scream—or perhaps “cream”—for attention in a vivid pink box. Penny’s Balcony, Thonglor Soi 16, 02-382-0063. Open daily 9am-11pm.
