Australian super chef serves up modern Australian cuisine at Freebird – Published in Bangkok101 Magazine, October 7, 2016 At night there’s not much on quiet Sukhumvit Soi 47 to indicate life at the tail end of this underlit street. That is, until you find yourself standing in front of Freebird. Even before you’ve fully taken in your surroundings—the herb garden, the open kitchen, and adjacent … Continue reading Chef Exclusive: Dallas Cuddy
Traditional Cantonese cuisine served in a contemporary setting – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on July 3, 2017 The Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel’s upscale Chinese restaurant Pagoda is one of the newest additions to the city’s dining scene. The restaurant, still in its soft-opening, serves traditional Cantonese cuisine in a contemporary setting. The spacious eatery is spread across a main dining room, with seven adjoining private rooms … Continue reading Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
Spectacular Sunday spread at The Kitchen Table – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on July 31, 2017 I have to admit, I am extremely weary of brunches at hotels. Not only are most of them generic in their offerings, but often the mood is stiff and the general ambience deprives us of the joy that brunching should bring. But a Saturday afternoon at the W Bangkok hotel … Continue reading W Does Brunch
Affordable French fare, in a charming old world setting, is livening up the Sukhumvit Soi 11 dining scene – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on October 27, 2017 For Clément Hernandez, the definition of French food is product and technique. “The techniques are to enhance the flavours, and give a second life to the product,” he explains, as he recalls picking produce as a child with his grandfather … Continue reading Chef Exclusive: Clément Hernandez
Daring fare served with artistic flair – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on October 9, 2017 Charoen Krung Road, which slices through one of Bangkok’s most historic districts, is going through an urban revival of sorts. With art galleries, dive bars, and cafés popping up, this stretch is now becoming one of the hottest areas in the city. One of the places we discovered in … Continue reading Outlaw Creative Cuisine
Delicious Northern Indian cuisine served with theatrical flair – Published in Bangkok 101 Magazine on December 12, 2017 After successfully taking over India with more than two dozen outlets — and then conquering Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Jeddah—the popular Indian restaurant franchise Punjab Grill has settled into the ground floor of the Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel. The interior of the fine dining eatery is devoid of any Indian décor clichés, … Continue reading Punjab Grill Bangkok
The iconic Coco’s Cafe restaurant at the Bangkok Hotel Lotus on Sukhumvit 33 emerges with new palates and palettes. BY REENA KARIM Steeped in history, the legendary Coco’s Cafe at Bangkok Hotel Lotus had been reintroduced earlier this year after an extensive refurbishing. Throngs of people showed up to honour this iconic establishment which has catered to loyal patrons for over two decades. The subtle revamp of the restaurant pays homage to its heritage, … Continue reading Something New, Something Borrowed
Reena Karim revels in Bangkok’s café culture, and discovers a brand star on Sukhumvit. Bangkok residents have long gotten over the novelty that once surrounded the arrival of international coffee chains, and these days independent coffee shops and delis provide the answer for those looking for something more than a regular ol’ cup o’ Joe. Over the last few years, ever since café culture took hold of the city, lots of new java … Continue reading Beyond Brunch
Reena Karim delights in Mediterranean fare in an art-inspired setting in the heart of Sathorn. ‘Is it an art gallery or a restaurant’, I wondered as I walked into Moko on a cloudy Monday afternoon. “It’s a bit of both”, says Phapha Khusrithepprathan, the general manager of the place. In spite of my initial confusion, Martine Pailloux, the owner, had a very clear vision in mind; she wanted a healthy Mediterranean eatery that … Continue reading The Art of Food
Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok’s newest eatery encourages conversations over small bites of tapas amidst a sleek, laid-back ambience. By Reena Karim I breezed through the lobby, past fictionalised residents Jay and Daisy and their adorable pup Marlee and into the lap of Hilton’s swanky new eatery, Mondo. Sonam Tatur, the F&B executive, and I exchanged pleasantries, got settled on a spacious couch and dived right into the passport-style menu. I have always been … Continue reading Tapas, Talk and More
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