Eating in Bangkok

Eating in Bangkok

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Contents

FOOD STREETS 5

RESTAURANTS 6

Thai 6

Thai Dinner and Classical Dance 16

Chinese 16

Japanese 20

Korean 21

Vietnamese 21

Indian 21

Italian 22

European 23

International 24

Muslim & Halal 25

Seafood 26

Vegetarian 27

Others 27

Single Dish 28

Coff ee, Bakery & Dessert 28

Dinner Cruise 30

Dinner and Live Music 30

Thai Cooking School in Bangkok 31

Delivery 33

EATING AND ORDERING THAI FOOD 33

THAI FRUITS 36

USEFUL WORDS 38

EATING IN BANGKOKPhat Thai and Tom Yam Kung

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cafes serving standard Thai and Chinese dishes. Other decent possibilities include Indian, Jewish, and Muslim restaurants.

Yaowarat (เยาวราช) Bangkok’s Chinatown houses some of the best and most expensive Chinese restaurants in the city, along with many of the best and cheapest food stalls, especially at night. Large restaurants line the bustling Yaowarat Road, but venturing into sois, or lanes, will lead you to less impressive yet equally enjoyable establishments. The restaurants mostly specialise in southern Chinese cooking, with noodles, seafood and, at lunchtime, dim sum dumplings dominating the menus.

Phahurat (พาหุรัด) Taking a short walk from Yaowarat’s Chinatown to Phahurat’s little India is like taking a transcendental journey between two different worlds. Inhabited by Thai people of Indian origin, the confined alleyways around the Phahurat area accommodate a number of authentic Indian restaurants, particularly those

INTRODUCTIONWhere to eat is just as exciting as what to eat. Bangkok offers an incredible selection of eating places in all price ranges. From kerbside food stall selling simple but good food, to smart restaurants, where is something to please everyone.

In addition to Thai food, other cuisines, East and West, are readily available. Independent restaurants offer between them virtually every culinary style you can think of, while top hotels pride themselves on the high standards of their speciality restaurants where superb menus are matched by impeccable service.

FOOD STREETSBang Lamphu (บางลําพู) Shoestring travellers flock to Bang Lamphu, especially the area around Khaosan Road. Most eating places in this area cater for budget-conscious diners. Many guesthouses on Khaosan Road have open-air guesthouses on Khaosan Road have open air

Yaowarat

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offering North Indian cuisine. Alternatively, other subcontinental foods such as Punjabi and Pakistani are also plentifully available.

Silom Road (ถนนสีลม) Several food streets are linked to this road in Bangkok’s busiest area. Seafood stalls sprout along the section near Sala Daeng Intersection after sunset until late at night. The nearby Convent Road offers everything from Indonesian to an Irish tavern. Opposite, a crush of Japanese restaurants makes Soi Thaniya into a lively walkway for Japanese visitors and sushi lovers of all nationalities.

Thai food is available in palace style and street style, side by side. The best selection of the former can be found in Soi Phiphat. Find the Thai version of fast food at most shopping complexes and Soi Lalai Sap’s Lunch Market.

Siam Square (สยามสแควร�) This shopping area is crammed with medium to high-priced eateries as well as American fast-food outlets. Whether you crave Thai, European, Chinese or Japanese foods, there is a place for you somewhere in this fashionable area. Traditional Thai restaurants are flanked by gaudy fast-food franchises and Japanese suki parlours. Soi 1 has conventional Chinese restaurants.

Sukhumvit Road (สขุมุวทิ) There is no shortage of eating places on Sukhumvit. Some people say that from any spot along the road you are within 100 metres of at least one restaurant. And the food could not be more cosmopolitan.

At its western end, around Soi Nana, an enclave of Pakistani and Middle Eastern restaurants fills the sois with the aroma of spices, earning this area the name “Little Arabia”. Further up the

road Indian cuisine takes over, with restaurants offering both northern and southern Indian specialities.

European and American cooking balance the equation, with Italian, French, British, German, and Mexican restaurants lining the road and presenting a variety of options in terms of menus, atmosphere, and prices. Sukhumvit 55, also known as Soi Thong Lo, and are also full of restaurants of every kind.

Soi Lang Suan (ซอยหลังสวน) Like Sukhumvit Road, Soi Lang Suan offers a diverse mix of Thai, Asian, and European influences. Fashionable restaurants present interesting eating possibilities at medium to high prices. Also home to some of the most popular jazz pubs in the city, the street’s flashy atmosphere attracts the money crowd after sundown.

Thai food, both authentic and nouvelle dishes, can be easily found at small, sparingly decorated restaurants or lavishly ornate ones, along the pavements, and in the markets.

RESTAURANTSThai

Allamanda Coffee Shop (อลามนัดา คอฟฟ�� ชอ็ป) Maruay Garden Hotel, Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2561 0510-47 ext. 233 (open 05.30 a.m.-10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Aom Thong (ออมทอง) 1st floor, Silom Serene Hotel, Silom Soi 3 (Soi Phiphat), Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2636 6599, 0 2636 6588 (open 06.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

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Ban Bai Kraphao (บ�านใบกระเพรา) 99/104-6 Soi Chaeng Wattana 1, Chaeng Wattana Road, Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Tel: 0 2551 2924 (open 11.00 a.m.-05.00 p.m.)

Ban Chiang (บ�านเชียง) Pramuan Road, Silom, Tel: 0 2236 7045, 0 2266 6994 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.) www.banchiangthairestaurant.com

B a n I c e (บ �านไอซ �) b e h i n d P r a c h a C h u e n P o l i c e S t a t i o n , T h e t s a b a n Songkhro Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2589 4875, (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Ban Khun Mae (บ�านคุณแม�) 458/7-9 Siam Square Soi 8, Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2658 1974, 0 2250 1952-3 (open 10.00 a.m. -11.00 p.m.) www.bankhunmae.com

Ban Nam Khiang Din (บ�านนํ้าเคียงดิน) 60/1 Mu 12 Uthayan Road, Sala Thammasop, Thawi

Watthana, Tel: 0 2441 3837, 0 2441 4657, 0 2441 3878 (Mon-Fri open 05.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m. and Sat-Sun open 04.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Ban Suan Dinphao (บ�านสวนดินเผา) Town in Town Village, 1329/16 Lat Phrao Road, Phlap Phla, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2530 7700-1 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Ban Nai Suan (บ�านในสวน) 8/1 Soi Ramkamhaeng 24, Huamak Road, Bang Kapi, Tel: 08 4313 8649 (open daily except Monday 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Ban Zea Zab (บ�านซี แซ�บ) 102 Mahaset Road, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2235 0023 (open daily 04.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Bang Bua Restaurant (สวนอาหารบางบัว) opposite the 11th Infantry Guards, 213/3 Pha-honyothin Road, Anusaowari, Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2551 1793, 0 2552 6088 (open 10.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Thai Foods

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Bua (บัว)Si Nakharin Branch 5/1 Si Nakharin Road, Tel: 0 2393 5876-7 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Chaeng Watthana Branch 104/34 Chaeng Watthana Road, Tel: 0 2574 2525, 0 2575 2513 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Rama III Branch 910/189 Ground Floor, SV City Building, Rama III Road, Bang Phong Phang, Yanawa, Tel: 0 2682 7300-1 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Bueng Wapi (บึงวาป�) 4/1 Si Nakharin Road, Nong Bon, Prawet, Tel: 0 2393 2098, 0 2396 0319 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. closed on Wednesday-except public holidays)

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Basil (บาซิล ) 1st floor, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, 250 Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2649 8888 (lunch Mon-Fri open 12.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m.,closed on Sat-Sun and public holidays, dinner open daily 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Bharani (ภรณี) 96/14 Sukhumvit Soi 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2664 4454, 0 2260 1626 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Blue Elephant Restaurant (ภัตตาคาร บลู เ อ เลแฟนท � ) 233 Surasak BTS Station, Sathon Tai Road, Yanawa, Sathon, Tel: 0 2673 9353-8 (lunch open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and dinner open 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.) www.blueelephant.com/bangkok

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Bussaracum (บุษราคัม) Surasak BTS Station, 1 Si Wiang Road, Soi Pramuan, Silom, Bang Rak Tel: 0 2630 2216-8, 0 2235 7341-3 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.bussaracum.com

Cabbage and Condom (แคบเบจ แอนด� คอนดอม) 10 Sukhumvit 12, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2229 4610 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Chai Thale Chanphen Restaurant (ภัตตาคารชายทะเลจันทร�เพ็ญ) www.chandrphen.com

Raminthra Branch 735 Raminthra Road, Khan Na Yao, Tel: 0 2917 8707-10 (open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Rama IV Branch 1030/1 Rama IV Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Tel: 0 2287 1535-6, 0 2679 7930-1 (open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Chanphen Min Buri (จันทร�เพ็ญ มีนบุรี) 66/3 Mu 13 Sihaburanukit Road, Min Buri, Tel: 0 2517 2005 (open 05.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.)

Coca (โคคา) Surawong Branch, Soi Anuman Ratchathon, Surawong Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2236 0107, 0 2236 9323 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. only on Sunday open 24 hours) www.coca.com

Coffee House (คอฟฟ�� เฮ�าส�) SC Park Hotel 474 Ramkhamhaeng 39, Pradit Manutham Road, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2530 0560-79 (open 24 hours)

Cook Chom (กุ�กชม) Thewet Pier, Tel: 08 5904 6936 (open 10.00 a.m.-06.30 p.m. closed on Monday)

Cosmo Thai (คอสโมไท) 113 Sukhumvit 26 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2259 3351-2, 0 2261 4546-7 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

East Ocean (อีสท� โอเช่ียน) SC Park Hotel, 474 Ramkhamhaeng 39, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2530 0560-79 (open 10.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Fruity House (ฟรุตตี้เฮ�าส�) 13/1 Mu 9 Kaset-Nawamin Road, Khlong Kum, Bueng Kum, Tel: 0 2943 9531-4 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Harmonique (ฮาโมนิค) 22 Soi 34 (Muang Khae Temple), Charoen Krung Road, Tel: 0 2630 6270, 0 2237 8175 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. closed on Sunday)

Huean Kalasin (เฮือนกาฬสินธุ�) Bang Khen Branch 139/11 Mu 5, Badin Raksa 4, Soi Siam Thorani, Khu Bon Road, Tha Raeng, Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2945 1081,08 9896 2495 (open 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m. closed on Monday)

Phraya Suren Branch 42/22-23 Mu 7 Phraya Suren Road (opposite Living Lagoon), Khlong Sam Wa, Tel: 08 9896 2495, 0 2907 3848 (open daily 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Huean Lamphun (เฮือนลําพูน) 64/233 Suan Phak Road, Chim Pli, Taling Chan Tel: 08 1827 2525 (open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. closed on Mondays)

In Love (อินเลิฟ) 2/1 Krung Kasem Road, Thewet, Tel: 0 2281 2900, 0 2628 9912-3 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Jim Thompson Bar and Restaurant (จิม ทอมป�สัน บาร� แอนด� เรสเตอร�รอง) 6/1 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama I Road, Tel: 0 2612 3601 (open 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) www.jimthompson.com

Jim Thompson’s Café 9 (จิม ทอมป�สัน คาเฟ� 9) 9 Surawong Road, Tel: 0 2632 8100 (open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) www.jimthompson.com

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Jim Thompson’s Saladaeng Café (จิม ทอมป�สัน ศาลาแดง คาเฟ�) 120/1 Soi 1 Saladaeng Road, Silom, Tel: 0 2266 9167, 0 2266 9168 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.jimthompson.com

Kaeng Pa (แกงป�า) 954/2, Nakhon Chai Si Road, near Dusit Post Office, Dusit, Tel: 0 2241 4216 (open 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. closed on Sunday)

Kai Na Rangyer Restaurant (สวนอาหารไก�นาแรงเยอร�) 49/3 Mu 9 Liap Thang Duan Ram Inthra Road, Tha Raeng, Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2519 3835 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Kaiyang Tha Chang Chakkarat (ไก�ย�างท�าช�าง-จักราช) 512/1 Pradit Manutham Road, Tha Raeng, Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2509 4242 (open 11.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Kalpapruek (กัลปพฤกษ�) 27 Pramuan Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2238 4002 (Mon-Sat open 08.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.and Sun open 08.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.) 1st floor, The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Tel: 0 2664 8410; 5th floor, The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Tel: 0 2259 8582 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Khamyat (สวนอาหารคําหยาด) 1/14 Sukhaphi ban 1 Road, Bang Khae, Tel: 0 2802 0811-2 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Khrua Chumsai ( ค รั ว ชุ ม ส า ย ) 31 Soi Phahonyothin 5 (Ratchakhru), Samsen Nai, Tel: 0 2278 5212, 08 1621 5541 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Khrua Mae Si Ruean (ครัวแม�ศรีเรือน) 346 Pradit Manutham Road, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2933 6361, 08 9494 5511 (open 08.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m.) www.msr.co.th

Khrua Mahanakhon (ครัวมหานคร ) 84 Mahanakhon Road, Mahaphruektharam, Bang

Rak, Tel: 0 2633 0703-4 (open 06.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Khrua Rakhang Thong (ครัวระฆังทอง) 306 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Road, Tel: 0 2848 9816, 0 2848 9597 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Khrua Suan Kaeo (ครัวสวนแก�ว) Dynasty Bangkok Hotel, Soi Ramkhamhaeng 35, Huamak, Bang Kapi, Tel: 0 2310 0200 (open 24 hours)

Khrua Suan Phak (ครัวสวนผัก) 97/108-109 Saranwong Park Village, Soi Sai Mai 61, Sai Mai Road, Tel: 08 5906 5585, 0 2994 3232 (open 10.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m. closed on Monday)

Khun Ying (คุณหญิง) 55 Sukhumvit Soi 63, 800 meters from Ekamai BTS Station, Tel: 0 2391 5769, 0 2391 4018 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Khwanchitr (ขวัญจิตร) 2022 Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2579 1840-1 (open 08.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m., 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.kwanchitr.info

Kia Nguan Restaurant (ภัตตาคารเกียง�วน) Kanlapaphruek Branch 16/3 Mu 7 Kanlapaphruek Road, Bang Khun Thian, Chom Thong, Tel: 0 2455 3365-6, 0 2946 7666 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Lat Phrao Branch 592 Prasertmanukit Road, Lat Phrao, Tel: 0 2553 2211, 0 2553 2255 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Rama IX Branch 7th floor, Central Plaza Rama IX, Ratchadaphisek Road, Tel: 0 2160 2424-5 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Kin Lom Chom Saphan (กนิลมชมสะพาน) 11/6 Soi Samsen 3, Samsen Road, Wat Samphraya,

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Phra Nakhon, Tel: 0 2628 8382-3 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.) www.khinlomchomsaphan.com

Kinnaree (กิ น รี ) 43 Sukhumvit 8 Road, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2256 0328, 0 2256 0316 (open 11.30 a.m.-03.00 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-12.00 a.m.) www.kinnareegourmet.com

Krathiam (กระเทยีม) 52/61-62 Soi 22, Wiphawadi-Rangsit Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2513 9426, 0 2513 7449 (open 11.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. closed on Sunday)

Kung Ten Seafood and Restaurant (สวนอาหารกุ�งเต�น) www.kungten.com

Ratchaphruek Branch 33/1-2 Mu 13 Ratchaphruek Road, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Tel: 0 2432 2666-70 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Kaset Nawamin Branch 26/10 Kaset Nawa-min Road, Chorakhe Bua, Lat Phrao, Tel: 0 2578 0208-10 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Lacio (ลาชิโอ) The Palazzo Hotel, 111 Soi Niam Uthit, Ratchadaphisek, Huai Khwang, Tel: 0 2276 4995-9 ext. 5502 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Lae (แหล) Town in Town Village, 1213/434 Soi Lat Phrao 94, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2559 2564-5 (11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. closed on Sunday)

Long Table (ลอง เทเบิล) 25th floor, Column Tower, 48 Sukhumvit 16, Ratchadapisek Road, Khlong Toei,Tel. 0 2302 2557-9, www.longtablebangkok.com (open 05.00 p.m.-02.00 a.m.)

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Mango Tree Bistro (แมงโก�ทรีบิสโทร) 37, Soi Tantawan, Surawong Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2236 2820, 0 2634 0767, 0 2634 3911 (open 11.30 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Methavalai Sorndaeng Restaurant (ภตัตาคารเมธาวลยั ศรแดง) 78/2 Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, Phra Nakhon Tel: 0 2224 3088, 0 2224 3178 (Sun-Thu open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. and Fri-Sat open 10.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Naratip (นาราทิพย�) 950/1 Charan Sanitwong Road, Bang Ao, Bang Phlat, Tel: 0 2435 1268 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Nathong (นาทอง) 569/1 Pracha Uthit Road, Samsen Nok, Huai Khwang, Tel: 0 2691 0641-5 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.30 p.m.) www.nathong.com

Nittaya Kai Yang (นิตยาไก�ย�าง) www.nittayakaiyang.com

Nawamin 53 Branch 49/12 Nawamin 53, Soi Nawamin, Nawamin Road, Khlong Kum, Bueng Kum, Tel: 0 2375 0944 (open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Phahonyothin km.27 Branch Phahonyothin Road, Sai Mai, Tel: 0 2994 9550 (open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Pinklao Branch 111/28 Boromratchonnani Road, Arun Amarin, Bangkok Noi, Tel: 0 2884 8280-1 (open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Prachanukun Intersection Branch 9/225 Mu 34, Bang Sue, Tel: 0 2913 9887 (open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

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Nomchit Kai Yang (น�อมจิตต�ไก�ย�าง)Si Nakharin Branch 2 nd floor, 805/1 Ban Nomchit Building, Si Nakharin Road, Suan Luang, Tel: 0 2720 5071-2 (open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. closed on Tuesday, the 4th week of month)

Sukhumvit Branch 332-334 Sukhumvit Soi 63, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2392 8000, 0 2392 4019 (open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. closed on Tuesday, the 4th week of month)

Nong Naen Somtam Amnatcharoen (น�องแนน ส�มตําอํานาจเจริญ) near Bang Sue Police Station, Phahonyothin 14, Tel: 0 2279 7649 (Mon-Fri open 10.30 a.m.-08.00 p.m. and Sat open 10.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m.)

Once Upon A Time Na Ruean Chao Khun Aou (สวนอาหารกาลครั้งหนึ่ง ณ เรือนเจ�าคุณอู�) 32 Soi Phetchaburi 17, Ratchathewi, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2252 8629 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.onceuponatimeinthailand.com

Patara Fine Thai Cuisine (ภัทรา ) 375 Soi Thong Lo 19, Sukhumvit 55, Klong Tan

Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2185 2960-1 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.patarathailand.com

Phrik Hom (พริกหอม) 2149 Market Place Building, Soi Sukhumvit 83, Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2742 4842-3 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Pier 39 ( เพียร � 39) 74/77 Soi Wiphawadi-Rangsit 16 (Soi Chokchai Ruammit), Wiphawadi-Rangsit, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2691 5561-2 (11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Praram 9 Kaiyang (พระราม 9 ไก�ย�าง) Rama IX Road, Rama IX Soi 39, Tel: 0 2318 3939, 0 2318 5365-7 (open 10.00 a.m.-08.30 p.m closed on Monday.) www.praram9kaiyang.com

Provence (โพรวองซ�) 153 Peninsula Plaza, Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2652 1399, 0 2253 9767 (open 11.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.)

River House Heng 2 (ริเวอร� เฮาส� เฮง 2) 62/69-70 Rama III Road, Bang Phong Phang, Yanawa, Tel: 0 2358 0066-7 (open 11.00 a.m-02.00 p.m. and 04.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.riverhouseheng2.com

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Rot Sabiang (รถเสบียง) 102/5 Setthasiri Road, Sam Sen Nai, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2271 3265, 0 2271 3265 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Ruan Panya (เรือนป��นหยา) 99 Mu 6 Pradit Manutham Road, Lat Phrao, Tel: 0 2936 6038-9 (open 05.00 p.m.-12.30 a .m. ) www.ruanpanya.com

Ruean Kham Nueng ( เ รื อนคํ าหนึ่ ง ) 94 Setthasiri Road, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2279 9858, 09 0423 5733 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Ruean Phae (เรือนแพ) 236 Ratchawithi Road, Bang Yikhan, Bang Phlat, Tel: 0 2424 5250 (open 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. closed on Saturday)

Ruenrose (เรือนรส) 245/10, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 112 (Sammakon Village), Sukhaphiban 3, Saphan Sung, Tel: 0 2373 6389 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00p.m.) www.ruenrose.com

Salabar (ศาลาบาร�) 9/242 Soi Ratchadaphisek 66, Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2910 1371 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Siam Elephant Thai Restaurant (สยามอีเลเฟ�นท�) 50 Soi Nanta, Sathon 1, Sathon Tai Road., Tel: 0 2287 4022 (Mon-Fri open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m. and Sat–Sun open 11.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Sirichai Kaiyang (ศิริชัยไก�ย�าง) www.sirichaikaiyang.com

Lat Phrao Branch 632 Lat Phrao Road, Chan-kasem, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2513 1431, 0 2511 4278 (open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

W o n g s a w a n g B r a n c h 9 / 2 1 3 S o i Ratchadapisek 37, Bang Sue, Tel: 0 2585 5779, 0 2910 9436 (open 10.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Somtam Prakaiwan (ส�มตําประกายวรรณ) Nattakarn Village, Petchakasem 112, Tel: 08 4559 7914 (open 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.)

Kaeng Matsaman

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Spring (สป ริ ง ) 199 Sukhumvit 49 (Soi Phromsri 1), Spring; Tel: 0 2392 2747-8 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.), Summer; Tel: 0 2390 2757 (open 12.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.), Winter Bar; (open 07.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.) www.springnsummer.com

Sabai Sabai Restaurant (สวนอาหารสบาย สบาย) 45/3 Mu 3 Kum Klao Road, Lam Pla Tiw, Lat Krabang, Tel: 0 2360 6050, 08 1242 1719 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. closed on Sunday)

Somtam Tamnak (ส�มตําตําหนัก) Petchaburi Road, Ratchathewi, Tel: 08 9797 0296 (Mon-Sat open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Suki Yaki Maverick (สุกี้ยากี้ เมาเวอริก)Yotse Branch Soi Yotse near Thepsirin Temple, Yotse Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Tel: 08 1005 2526, open 04.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.

Sum 4 Sum 5 (สุ�ม 4 สุ�ม 5) 396/8 Soi Wang Na, Arun Amarin Road, Sirirat, Bangkok Noi, Tel: 0 2866 8745, 0 2866 8845 (open 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. self service), 16 Saphan Phut Road, Chakkawat, Samphanthawong, Tel: 0 2226 1745 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m. closed on Monday)

Supattra River House (สุภัทราริเวอร�เฮ�าส�) 266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Road, Sirirat, Bangkok Noi Tel: 0 2411 0305, 0 2411 0874 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.supatrariverhouse.net

Ten Ten Suki (เท็น เท็น สุกี้) The Twin Tower Hotel, 88 Rong Mueang, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2216 9555 ext. 2505 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Tamnan Thai (ตํานานไทย)Time Square Branch B1 floor, Time Square Building, between Soi Sukhumvit 12-14, Su-khumvit Road, Tel: 0 2253 9399 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Ploenchit Branch 1 st floor, Ploenchit Center Building, Soi Sukhumvit 2, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2656 9428 (Mon-Fri open 07.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. and Sat-Sun, Public Holidays open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Thai Isan (ไทยอีสาน) 9 Lat Plakhao Road, Cho-rakhe Bua, Lat Phrao, Tel: 0 2940 2637, (open 10.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Thanying Restaurant (ท�านหญิง) 10 Pramuan Road, between Silom 17-19, Bang Rak, Surasak BTS Station, Tel: 0 2236 4361, 0 2235 0371 (open 11.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.thanying.com

The Deck (เดอะ เดค) 36-38 Soi Pratu Nok Yung, Maharat Road, Tel: 0 2221 9158 (Mon-Thu open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.and Fri-Sun open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.arunresidence.com

The Garden (เดอะ การ�เดน) 6th floor, 57/145 The Executive Residence, Soi Udom Suk 18, Sukhumvit 103, Bang Na, Tel: 0 2361 7881-90, 08 4660 1026 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

The Immortal Pub & Immortal Boat Karaoke (ดิอิมอร�ทัลผับ แอนด� อิมอร�ทัลโบ�ท คาราโอเกะ) 17/152 M.1, Kaset Nawamin Road, Lat Phrao, Tel; 0 2570 9999 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

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The Local by Oam Thong Thai Cuisine (เดอะ โลคอล โดย ออมทอง) 32-32/1 Soi Sukhum-vit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2664 0665 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m.and 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Ton Khao Surawong (ต�นข�าวสุรวงศ�) 167-167/1 Surawong Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2634 1877 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Thonkrueng (ต�นเครื่อง) 239, Soi Thong Lo 13 (Sukhumvit 55), Wattana, Tel: 0 2391 8703, 0 2391 8719 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.thonkrueng.com

Waterside Resort Restaurant (ร�านอาหารวอร � เตอร � ไซด � รีสอร �ท ) 13/16 Mu 9 Pradit Manutham Road, Khlong Kum, Tel: 0 2943 9496-7 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Yok Yor (ยกยอ) Yok Yor Restaurant Group Tel: 0 2280 1319 www.yokyor.co.th

Khlong San Branch Tel: 0 2437 1121 (open 11.30 p.m.-12.00 a.m.)

Bangkok Noi Branch Tel: 0 2881 0845-6, (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m.)

Soi Somdet Chao Phraya 17 Branch Tel: 0 2863 0565-6, (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m.)

Thai Dinner & Classical Dance Show

Naj (นาจ) opposite BHN Hospital, 42 Convent Road, Silom, Tel: 0 2632 2811-3, 0 2632 1004-6 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.), (Thai Classical Music & Traditional Dance daily show 07.30 p.m.–09.30 p.m.) www.najcuisine.com

Sala Rim Nam (ศาลาริมน้ํา) opposite the Oriental Hotel, 597 Charoen Nakhon Road, Tel: 0 2437 3080 (Lunch; Sat-Sun open 12.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m., Dinner & Traditional Dance Show daily open 07.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. (Indoor)), Dinner for outdoor open 05.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m. (without Thai Classical Dance Show)

Sala Thai (ศาลาไทย) Indra Regent Hotel, 120/126 Ratchaprarop Road, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2208 0022-33 (open 07.00 p.m.-09.30 p.m.), (Classical Dance Show must book in advance)

Silom Village (สลีมวลิเลจ) 286 Silom Road, Tel: 0 2234 4448, 0 2235 8760-1, 0 2233 9447 (open 11.30 a.m.-11.30 p.m.) www.silomvillage.co.th

Chinese

Alex Rachawong (อาเล็กซ �ราชวงศ�) 3 Soi Wiphawadi Rangsit 16 (Chokchai Ruammit), Wiphawadi Rangsit Road, Din Daeng, Tel: 0 2277 9826, 0 2277 9088 (open 11.30 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

China Shark Fin (หูฉลามไชน�า) www.chinasharkfin.com

Neng-Jai Branch 540/6-7 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 39, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2934 6987-8 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Klongtan Branch 207 Pattanakan Road, Suan Luang, Tel: 0 2314 3001, 0 2314 3480 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)Phat KaphraoPhat Kaphrao

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China Town Scala (ภตัตาคาร หฉูลาม ไชน�าทาวน� สกาล�า) 483-5 Yaowarat Road, Chaloemburi Corner, Tel: 0 2623 0183-5, 0 2623 0808 (open 10.30 a.m.-02.00 a.m.) www.chinatownscala.com

Chua Kim Heng (ฉั่วคิมเฮง) Pattanakan Road, Khlong Tan Intersection, Tel: 0 2319 2510 (open 08.30 a.m.-06.00 p.m.)

Coca (โคคา) 416/3-8 Siam Square, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2251 6337, 0 2251 3538 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Crystal Jade Golden Palace (คริสตัน เจด โกลเด�น พาเลซ ภัตตาคาร) ground floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center, Tel: 0 2129 4343 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Crystal Jade Kitchen (คริสตัล เจด คิทเช�น) 99/9 G001, Citi Resort Building (New Wing), Soi Sukhumvit 39, Tel: 0 2204 2964, 0 2204 2966 (open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Dynasty (ไดนาสตี้) Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 2541 1234 ext. 4272 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

East Ocean (อีสท� โอเชี่ยน) SC Park Hotel, 474 Ramkamhaeng 39, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2530 0560-79 (open 10.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Fu Man Lau Restaurant (ฟุ หมานเหลา) The Twin Towers Hotel, 88 Rong Mueang, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2216 9555 ext. 11452 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Great Shanghai Restaurant (เกรท เซี่ยงไฮ�) 648-652 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Tel: 0 2258 7042, (open 10.00 a.m.-05.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Great Wall (เกรทวอลล�) 3rd floor, Asia Hotel, 296 Phaya Thai Road, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2217 0808 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

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Dim SumDim Sum

Hai Ba Wang (ไห� บ�า หวาง) 399 Soi Silom 7, Silom Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2234 1002, 0 2636 6954 (open 10.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m.and 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.haibawang.co.th

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant (ฮ�องกงไชนีส) JSP Trade Center Building, 729/127-128 Ratchadaphisek Road, Bang Phong Phang, Yanawa, Tel: 0 2294 0678-9 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Hongteh Chinese Restaurant (ห�องอาหารจนีฮ�องเต�) 2nd floor, Ambassador Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 11, Tel: 0 2254 0444 ext. 1562-3 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m.and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Hua Seng Hong Restaurant (ฮั่วเซ �งฮง) 371-373 Yaowarat Road, Tel: 0 2222 0635, 0 2222 7053 (open 09.30 a.m.-12.00 p.m.) www.huasenghong.co.th

Jasmine (จัสมิน) 4th floor, 246 Time Square Building, Sukhumvit Road between Soi 12-14, Tel: 0 2250 0501-3 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Lang Suan Shark’Fin (ภัตตาคารหลังสวนหูฉลาม) 65/1 Soi Langsuan, Sarasin Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2652 0370-2 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Lee Kitchen (ลี คิทเช�น) 26/37-38 New Chan Road, Thung Mahamek, Sathon, Tel: 0 2213 1018-9 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Lok Wah Hin (ลกหว�าฮิน) Novotel Bangkok Hotel, Siam Square, Tel: 0 2255 6888 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Maria (มาเรีย) 50-52 Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Tel: 0 2221 5211 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m.)

May Flowers Chinese Restaurant (ห�องอาหารจีนเมย�ฟลาวเวอร�) Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok, Tel: 0 2200 9000 ext. 2799 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Mei Jiang (เหมยเจยีง) Peninsula Hotel, Charoen Nakhon Road, Tel: 0 2861 2888 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Ming Court (หมิง คอร�ท) 4th floor, Indra Regent Hotel, 120/126 Ratchaprarop Road, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2208 0022-33, 0 2208 0155-6 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m.and 06.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Pong Lee Restaurant (พงหลีภตัตาคาร) 10/1-4 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2245 2352, 0 2245 0040, 0 2644 5037 (open 11.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m.) www.ponglee.com

Royal Dragon Restaurant (ภัตตาคารมังกรหลวง) 35/222 Mu 4 Bang Na-Trat Road,

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Km.1, Bang Na, Tel: 0 2398 0037-42 ext: 101-103 (Mon-Thu open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m.and 05.00 p.m.-02.00 a.m. and Fri-Sun 11.00 a.m.-02.00 a.m.)

Royal Kitchen Chinese Restaurant (ภัตตาคาร รอยัล คิชเช�น) 912/6 Sukhumvit 55 ( o p p o s i t e S o i T h o n g L o ) , Wa t t a n a , Tel: 0 2391 9634, 0 2714 8548, (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)www.royalkitchengroup.com

Sai Po Restaurant (ภตัตาคารไซผ�อ) Sammakorn Village, Ramkhamhaeng 112, Tel: 0 2729 4660, 08 6030 6022 (open 11.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Shang Palace (แชง พาเลซ) Shangri-La Hotel, 89 Soi Wat Suan Phlu, New Road (Charoen Krung Road), Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2236 7777 (open 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Shangarila Restaurant (ภตัตาคารเชยีงการลี�า) Thaniya Branch 58/4-9 Thaniya Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2234 0861-4 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Silom Branch 154/4-7 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2234 9147-9 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Yaowarat Branch 306 Yaowarat Road, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Tel: 0 2224 5807, 0 2224 5933 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Silver Palace (ซิลเวอร�พาเลซ) 5 Soi Phiphat, Silom Road, Tel: 0 2235 5118-9 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Somboon Chinese (สมบูรณ� ไชนีส) 895/6-21 Soi Chula 8, Bantatthong Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2612 3811-2 (open 04.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Sui Sian (ซุยเซียน) 10th floor, The Landmark Hotel, between Soi 4 and Soi 6, Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2254 0404 ext.4908 (open11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Tang Jai Yoo Restaurant (ภัตตาคารตั้งใจอยู�) www.tangjaiyoo.com

Yaowarat Branch 85-89 Yaowaphanit Road, Samphanthawong, Tel: 0 2224 2167, 0 2224 2167 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Wall Street Tower Branch 33/1-5, 16 ground floor, Wall Street Tower Building, Surawong Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2632 7292, 08 1753 0100

The Emperor (ด ิเอม็เพอเรอ) Montien Riverside Hotel, Rama III Road, Bangkhlo, Tel: 0 2292 2999 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.) www.montien.com

The Mayflower (เดอะ เมย�ฟลาวเวอร�) Dusit Thani Hotel, Rama IV Road, Tel: 0 2200 9000 ext. 2799, (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Tong Pheng (ตงเพ�ง) 89-91 Soi Chok Chai 4, Lat Phrao Road, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2539 1343 (restaurant open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m., dim sum open 08.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m., roast duck open 08.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Xiao Eoe (เส่ียวเอ�อร�) Pattanakan 53, Pattanakan Road, Tel: 0 2321 2527, 08 1557 7520 (open 11.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. closed on Tuesday, the 2nd and 4th week of month)

Xing Fu (ซงิ ฟ)ู Novotel Lotus, Soi Daeng Udom, Sukhumvit 33, Khlong Tan, Wattana, Tel: 0 2610 0111 ext. 4800 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m)

Yok Hua (ยกฮั้ว) Suea Pa Road, Yaowarat, Tel: 0 2226 2525 (open 11.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.)

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Japanese

Aoi (เอโออิ) www.aoi-bkk.com

Silom Branch 132/10-11 Silom Soi 6, Tel: 0 2235 2321-2 (Mon-Fri open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m. and Sat-Sun, public holidays open 11.30 a.m.-14.30 p.m.and 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Emporium Branch 4th floor, The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24 Tel: 0 2664 8590-2 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m., Sat-Sun, public holidays open 11.00 a.m.-03.30 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Siam Paragon Branch ground floor, Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, Tel: 0 2129 4348-50 (Mon-Fri open 11.30 a.m.-01.45 p.m.and 05.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.and Sat-Sun, public holidays open 11.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Daikoku Ramen (ไดโกกุ ราเมง) The Twin Towers Hotel, 88 Rong Mueang, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2216 9539, 0 2216 9555 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 a.m.and 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Drinking Tea Eating Rice (ห�องอาหารญ่ีปุ�นดริงกิงที อีทติ้งไรท�) Conrad Bangkok Hotel, Tel: 0 2690 9999 (11.30 a.m.-01.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Fuji (ฟจู)ิ 4th floor, The Emporium, Sukhumvit 24, Tel: 0 2664 8580-3 (open 10.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Hanaya (ฮานาย�า) 683 Si Phraya Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2234 8095, 0 2233 3080 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Hanaya (ฮานาย�า) Liberty Building, Sukhumvit 55, Tel: 0 2381 7424-5 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Isao (อิซาโอะ) 5 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2258 0645-6 (Mon-Fri open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m.and 05.00 p.m.-

10.00 p.m., Sat-Sun open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.isaotaste.com

Kabocha Sushi (คาโบชา ซชู)ิ 2nd floor, The Nine, Rama IX Road, Suan Luang, Tel: 09 5691 6587 (open daily 11.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Kisso (คิสโซ) 8th floor, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, 259 Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2207 8000 ext. 8130 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Kobe Steak House (โกเบ สเต็กเฮ�าส�) 448 ground floor, Siam Square Soi 7, Tel: 0 2651 1336, 0 2664 4521, (open 11.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Kikori (คิโคริ) Grand Tower Inn Hotel, 22/1 Sukhumvit 55 (Thong Lo), Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2714 2001-9

Nami (นามิ) Soi Ekamai 26-28, Sukhumvit 63 Tel: 0 2711 6400 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Nippon Tei (นิปปอนเท) www.nippontei.com

Ratchadamri Branch Ratchadamri BTS Station, ground floor, 161 Nantawan Building, Ratchadamri, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2252 9438, 0 2651 8140 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

President Tower Branch (Intercontinental Hotel), Chidlom BTS Station, 971, 973 President Tower, Phloenchit Road, Tel: 0 2656 0037-8 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Siam Paragon Branch (The Grill Tokyo) 17-19 ground floor, 991 Siam Paragon Shopping Centre, Rama I, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2610 9487-8, 0 2129 4427-8 (Mon-Fri open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m.,05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.and Sat-Sun open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

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Nishiki (นิชิกิ) Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel, Rama IX Road, Tel: 0 2641 4777 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Ogu Ogu (โอกุ โอกุ) ground floor, Park Venture Ecoplex 57, Wireless Road, Ploenchit, Tel: 0 2108 2255 (Mon-Sun open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.ogu-ogu.com,www.facebook.com/OGUOGUsakebar/info

Oishi Grand (โออิชิ แกรนด�) 2nd floor, Siam Discovery, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2658 0222 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.oishigroup.com

Wasabi (วาซาบ)ิ 3rd floor, 99 Esplanade Shopping Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng, Tel: 0 2660 9276, 08 9443 7654 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.wasabithai.com

Korean

Kaborae (คาโบแร) 212/16 Sukhumvit plaza, 1st floor, Sukhumvit Soi 12 Road, Tel: 0 2252 5375 (open 10.00 a.m.-21.00 p.m.)

Kongju (คองจู ) , Kayaguem (คายากึม ) Pathumwan Princess Hotel, 444 Ma Boon Krong Center, Phaya Thai Road, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2216 3700 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Koshirae (โคชีแร) Soi Thong Lor, Sukhumvit 55 Road, Tel: 0 2714 8683 (open 11.00 a.m.-22.00 p.m.)

Kyochon (โคโชน) 1st floor, Centerpoint of Siam Square, Rama I Road, Tel: 0 2623 4166 (open 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Myeong Ka (เมียงคา) 1st floor, Sukhumvit plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 12 Road, Tel: 0 2229 4658 (open 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Supia Korean Restaurant (ร � านอาหารเกาหลีสุเพียร �) 495 Ratchawithi, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2644 9599 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Vietnamese

Le Danang (เลอ ดานัง) Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2541 1234 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Saigon (ไซง�อน) 2nd floor, Asia Hotel, Phaya Thai Road, Ratchathewi BTS Station, Tel: 0 2217 0808 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Saigon Rimsai (ไซง�อน รมิไทร) 108/4 Sukhumvit Soi 65, Tel: 0 2714 2207 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.saigonrimsai.com

Tien Duong (เธียนดอง) Dusit Thani Hotel, Rama IV Road, Tel: 0 2200 9000 ext. 2199 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Winner House (วินเนอร� เฮาส�) 68/5-8 Mu 14 Lat Phrao-Wang Hin, Tel: 0 2942 0287, 0 2942 1644 (open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Yi Yuan (ญีญวณ) opposite Pracha Chuen Police Station, 226 Thetsaban Rangrak Tai Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2953 8116-8 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Indian

Akbar (อักบาร �) 1/4 Sukhumvit 3, Khlong Toei Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2253 3479, 0 2255 6935 (open 11.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Bawachi Indian Restaurant (บาวาชิ อินเดียน เรสเตอรองค�) 79/9 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Sukhumvit

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Road, Tel: 0 2253 2394 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m.)

Indus (อินดัส) Phromphong BTS Station, 71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2258 4900, 0 2661 5279 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.indusbangkok.com

Moghul Room (โมกุลรูม) 1/16 Sukhumvit 11, Tel: 0 2253 4465, 0 2253 6989, (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.) www.moghulroombkk.com

New Bukhara (นวิ บคุคล�า) between Sukhumvit Soi 5 and Soi 7, opposite Pacific Tower, Tel: 0 2253 6265 (open 11.30 a.m.-11.30 p.m.)

Rang Mahal (รางมาฮาล) Asoke BTS Station, 26th floor, Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit 18, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2261 7100 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m. closed on Monday, the 1st week of month for lunch and Sunday open 11.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m.) www.rembrandtbkk.com

Royal India (รอยัลอินเดีย) 392/1 Chakraphet Road, Phahurat, Tel: 0 2221 6565 (Hindu) (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Italian

Angelini (แอง เจลิ นี ) Shangri-La Hotel, Shangri-La Wing lobby level, New Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2236 7777 (open 06.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Decofino (เดโคฟ�โน�) Sukhumvit 55, Tel: 0 2392 1881-2 (French) (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Kwanchitr (ขวัญจิตร) 2022 Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2579 1840-1 (open 08.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m., 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.kwanchitr.info

L’Opera (โลเปร�า) 53 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Wattana, Tel: 0 2258 5606 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.) www.lopera-bangkok.com

Paesano (ไพซาโน�) 96/7 Soi Ton Son, Phloenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2252 2834, 0 2252 3592 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. closed on New Year’s Day and Songkran’s Day)

La Romanina (ลา โรมานนิา) 28-28/1, 39 Complex, Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2662 6503, 08 1826 4788 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-11.30 p.m.) www.laromaninabkk.com

La Scala (ลา สกาลา) lobby of The Sukhothai Hotel, 13/3 Sathon Tai Road, Tel: 0 2344 8888 (open 12.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.30 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

La Villa (ลา วิลล�า) 131 Thong Lo Soi 9, Tel: 0 2712 9991 (open 06.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Sacz (ซาคซ�) Majestic Grande Hotel, 12 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Tel: 0 2262 2999 ext.111 (open 11.30 a.m.-01.00 p.m.)

Tuscany Thai Cuisine (ทสัคาน)ี Phahonyothin Soi 23, Tel: 08 2324 9555 (open 05.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Zanotti (ซานอตติ) 24 Soi Chan 43 Yaek 45 (right side), Chan Road, Tel: 0 2674 3375-7, 0 2636 0002 (open Mon-Sat 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) www.zanottigroup.com

Zanzibar (ซันซิบาร�) 139 Sukhumvit 11, Tel: 0 2651 2700 ext. 101 or 105, 08 0778 2250 (open 05.00 p.m.-02.00 a.m.)

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European

Bei Otto (ไบออตโต) 1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Tel: 0 2260 0869, 0 2262 0892, 0 2663 6670, 08 3842 1506 (open 11.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m.) www.beiotto.com

Café Swiss (คาเฟ�สวิส) Swiss Lodge Hotel, 3 Convent Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2233 5345 (open 06.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.swisslodge.com

Chokchai Steak House (โชคชัยสเต็กเฮ�าส�) 1 st floor, 45 Prasanmit Plaza Building, Sukhumvit 23, Tel: 0 2259 9596 (Steak) (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.farmchockchai.com

La Grande Pere (ลา กรอง แปร�) 23 River City Shopping Center, Soi Charoen Krung 30, Samphanthawong, Tel: 0 2237 0077 (open 11.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Le Normandie (เลอนอร�มงัด)ี Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, Tel: 0 2236 0400 (open 12.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 07.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Ma Maison (มาเมซอง) Swissôtel Nai Lert Park Bangkok, 2 Wireless (Witthayu Road), Tel: 0 2253 0123 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Neil’s Tavern (นีลส� ทาเวิร�น) www.neil.co.th

Ruam Rudee Branch 58/4 Soi Ruam Rudee, Wireless Road, Tel: 0 2256 6874-6 (open 11.30 a.m.-01.45 p.m., 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Asoke Branch ground floor, Prime Building, 24 Sukhumvit 21 (next to Sino-Thai Tower), Tel: 0 2260 4391-3, (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 05.30 p.m-10.00 p.m. closed on Sunday for dinner)

Rasstube (รัสตู เบ � ) Thai German Cultural Foundation, 18/1 Sathon 1 Road, Tel: 0 2286 4258, 0 2679 7274 (German) (Mon-Fri open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m., 05.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m. and Sat-Sun open 11.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Rioja (เรียวโอฮ�า) 1025 Ploenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Tel. 0 2251 5761-2 (open 11.00 a.m.-14.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-11.30 p.m.) www.riojath.com

Tony Roma’s Bangkok (โทนี่ โรม�าส� กรุงเทพฯ) www.tonyromas-mms.com

Siam Paragon Branch Unit G 21, ground floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center, 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2610 9311 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Terminal 21 Branch Terminal 21, Room SH-4-012, No.2, 88 Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2108 0790 (open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

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Trader Vic’s (เทรดเดอร�วิคส�) ground floor, Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa Hotel, Charoen Nakhon Road, Thonburi, Tel: 0 2476 0022 (open 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m. and Sunday open 11.30 a.m.-03.00 p.m.) www.anantara.com

International

Bangkok Sky (บางกอก สกาย) 222 Ratchaprarop Road, Bai Yok Sky Hotel (Bai Yok 2), 76th, 78th

floor, Pratunam, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2656 3000, 0 2656 3456 ext. 4 (open 11.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m. and 05.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Blue Spice (บลู สไปซ�) 6 Petchaburi Soi 15, Tel: 0 2653 6690 ext. 4438, 4439 (open 06.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Botanica Buffet & Grill (โบฑาณิกา บุฟเฟต� แอนด� กริลล�) Indra Regent Hotel, 120/126 Ratchaprarop Road, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2208 0022-33 (open 11.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Brazilian Rio Grill (บราซิลเลี่ยน ริโอกริลล�) 2nd floor, Asia Hotel, 296 Phaya Thai Road, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2217 0808 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Buritara (บุรีธารา) 762/2 Rama III Road, Bang Phong Phang, Yanawa, Tel: 0 2682 9457-8 (open 05.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Café at the Park (คาเฟ� แอท เดอะ พาร�ค) Century Park Hotel, Ratchaprarop, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2246 7800 (open 06.00 a.m. -10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m.

Cuisine Unplugged (ควิซีน อันปลัก) Pullman King Power, Rang Nam Road, Tel: 0 2680 9999 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.00 p.m. and 06.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Déjà Vu (เดชา วู) Pullman King Power, Rang Nam Road, Tel: 0 2680 9999 (open Tue-Fri 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Five Gastronomy & Mixology ( ไฟ ว � แกสโตร โน มี แอนด � มิ กซ � โ ซ โลยี ) 1st floor, K Vi l lage, 93, 95 Sukhumvit 26 Road, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Tel: 08 8524 5550, www.facebook.com/Fivebkk (open 06.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m. closed on Monday)

Gold Teak (โกลด� ทีค) The Twin Tower Hotel, 88 Rong Mueang, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2216 9555 (open 24 hours)

Me Taste (มีเทสต�) Soi 20 Mithuna Yaek 13, Tel: 0 2690 5885 ext. 200 (open: 07.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

New Orleans (นิวออลีนส�) 522 Phra Sumen Road, Phra Nakhon Tel: 0 2281 5311, 0 2282 6800 (open 11.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Panya (ป�ญญา) 39 Soi Suan Plu 3, Sathon Tai, Tel: 0 2679 4427 (open 06.00 a.m.-10.30 a.m.)

Sky Lounge (สกาย เ ล าจน � ) 43th floor, Baiyok Hotel (Baiyok 1) 130 Ratchaprarop, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2255 7755 (open 06.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

The Brasserie (เดอะ บราสเซอรี) Holidays Inn Hotel, Silom Road, Tel: 0 2238 4300 ext. 4472 (open 06.00 a.m.-10.30 a.m., 12.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

The Glass House (เดอะ กลาส เฮาส�) Eastin Bangkok Hotel, 1091/343 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2651 7600 (open 06.00 a.m.- 11.00 p.m. and 12.00 a.m.- 02.00 p.m.)

The Square (เดอะสแควร�) Novotel Bangkok Hotel, Siam Square Soi 6, Pathumwan, Tel:

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0 2209 8888 (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

The Terrace@72 Restaurant & Bar (ภัตตาคารเดอะ เทอเรซ@72 และบาร�) Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Bangkok Hotel, 2074 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Tel: 0 2289 9026, 0 2688 1000 (open 05.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Tivoli Coffee Shop (ทิโวลี่ คอฟฟ��ช็อป) Asia Hotel, 296 Phaya Thai Road, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2217 0808 (open 24 hours.)

Tropical Max (ทรอป�คอล แม็กซ �) Zenith Sukhumvit Hotel, 29 Sukhumvit Soi 3, Nana Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2655 4999 (open 06.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Vintage of food 66 (วินเทจฟูด 66) 66 Soi Rama IX 41, Rama IX Road, Suan Luang, Tel: 09 1763 4436 (open Mon-Fri 04.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. Sat-Sun 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Muslim & Halal

Al-Hussain Restaurant (อลั-ฮสุเซน็ เรสเตอรองค�) 75/7 Soi Nana Nuea 3/1 Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2252 0240, (open 09.00 a.m.-03.00 a.m.)

Ar-isha Rotdi (อาอีซะ รสดี) Thani Road, Bang Lamphu, Tel: 0 2282 6378, 08 1307 0654 (open 08.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Bu-nga Food (บุหงา ฟู�ด) 4 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 22, Regent Hotel and Apartments, Tel: 0 2318 4444, 0 2318 0536 (open 07.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)

Himalai Cha Cha Rest 3 (หิมาลัย ชาช �า เรสเตอรองค�) 10/1 Soi Convent, Silom Road, Tel: 0 2238 1478-9 (open 11.30 a.m.-03.00 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Isan Fang Thon (อีสานฝ��งธน) 250/10-11 Arun Amarin Road, Bang Yikhan, Tel: 0 2433 2839, 0 2886 8165 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

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Islamic Restaurant (อสิลามิค เรสเตอรองค�) 196 Charoen Krung Road, Soi 40, Tel: 0 2234-7911 (Mon-Sat open 11.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m. and Sun open 06.00 p.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Khwan Riam (ขวัญเรียม) Chaleena Hotel, Soi 122, Lat Phrao Road, Tel: 0 2934 0999 (open 06.00 a.m.-02.00 a.m.)

Muslim Restaurant (มสุลมิ เรสเตอรองค�) 1354-56 Charoen Krung Road, Soi 42, Near The Corner of Silom Road, Tel: 0 2234 1876 (open 06.30 a.m.-05.30 p.m.)

Nang Phaya (นางพญา) 403 Soi Surao Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Tel: 0 2612 0895, 0 2612 9083, 08 6326 3692 (open 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.)

Nefertiti Restaurant (เนเฟอร�ทิทิ เรสเตอรองค�) 4/8 Soi Nana Nuea 3/1, Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2655 3043-4 (open 07.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.)

Planet Bollywood (แพลนเน็ท บอลลีวูด) 13 Sathon 1, Sathon Tai Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Tel: 0 2677 6249 (11.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m. closed on Monday)

Restaurant & Shishah Nasir Al-Masri (เรสเตอรองค� ชิชา นาซี อัลมาสรี) 4/6 Soi Nana Nuea 3/1 Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0 2253 5582, 0 2254 7730 (open 09.00 a.m.-11.30 p.m.) www.restaurant-shishah-nasir.com

Roti-Mataba (โรตี มะตะบะ) 136 Pra Arthit Road, opposite Pra Sumen Fortress, Bang Lamphu, Tel: 0 2282 2119, 0 2629 2612-4 (open 09.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. closed on Monday) www.roti-mataba.net

Sophia (โซเฟ�ย) Soi 5, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Tel: 0 2314 0039 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) www.sophia-ct.com

Seafood

Ban Klang Nam (บ�านกลางนํ้า) 288 Soi 14, Rama III Road, Bang Kho Laem, Tel: 0 2292 0175, 0 2292 2037-8 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.baanklangnam.net

Kungten (กุ�งเต�น) www.kungten.com

Kaset Nawamin Branch 26/10 Kaset-Nawamin, Chorakhe Bua, Lat Phrao, Tel: 0 2578 0208-10 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Ratchapruek Branch 33/1-2, Ratchapruek Road, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Tel: 0 2432 2666 (open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Savoey Rim Nam (เสวยรมิน้ํา) 376/1-2 Rama III Road., Bang Khlo, Tel: 0 2681 5145, 0 2681 5146 (open 11.00 a.m.-11.30 p.m.)

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Seafood Market (ซีฟู�ดมาร�เก็ต) 89 Sukhumvit 24, Tel: 0 2661 1252-9 (open 11.30 a.m.-12.00 p.m.) www.seafood.co.th

Somboon Seafood (สมบูรณ�โภชนา) www.somboonseafood.com

Bantat Thong Branch 895/6-21 Soi Chula 8, Bantat Thong Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2216 4203-5 (open 04.00 p.m.-11.30 p.m.)

Surawong Branch 169,169/7-12 Surawong Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2233 3104 (open 04.00 p.m.-11.30 p.m.)

Ratchada Branch 167/9-12 Huai Khwang Intersection, Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng, Tel: 0 2692 6850-3 (open 04.00 p.m.-11.30 p.m.)

Udom Suk Branch 26 Udom Suk 60, Sukhumvit 103 Road, Tel: 0 2746 6850-3 (open 04.00 p.m.-11.30 p.m.)

Samyan Branch 315 Chamchuri Square Building, Room 101-103 ground floor, Phaya Thai Road, Pathumwan, (MRT Samyan Station), Tel: 0 2160 5100 (open 11.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Venice Vanich (เวนิส วาณชิ) 1/12 Soi Mahathat, Maharat Road, Borommaharatchawang, Phra Nakhon, Tel: 0 2222 8082 (open 11.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) www.venicevanich.com

Vegetarian

Ahan Che Mae Anong (อาหารเจ แม�อนงค�) Ratchada Intersection, Rama IV Road, Khlong Toei Market, Tel: 08 1777 2368 (open 06.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m.)

Bangkok Adventist Hospital (โรงพยาบาลมิชช่ัน) 1st floor, 430 Phitsanulok Road, Tel: 0 2282 1100 ext. 196, 0 2281 1422 (open 06.00 a.m.-06.30 p.m.)

Spa Food (สปา ฟู�ด มังสวิรัติ) 41/19 Soi Chok Chai Ruammit 16/21, Wiphawadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Tel: 0 2691 5083 (Mon-Fri open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 05.30 p.m.-09.30 p.m. and Sat-Sun open 11.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Vegeta Rama 9 (วจีตี�า พระราม 9) 185 in Gloden Place, Pradit Manutham Road, Wang Thonglang, Tel: 0 2934 6530, 0 2698 9672 (open 08.00 a.m.-08.30 p.m.)

Others

Chochana (โชชานา) 86 Chakkraphong Road, Bang Lamphu, Tel: 0 2282 9948 (Israeli) (open 10.00 a.m.-11.30 p.m.)

Philippe Restaurant (ฟ �ลิป เรสเตอรอง ) 20/15-17 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Tel: 0 2259 4577-8 (French) (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m. and 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.) www.philipperestaurant.com

Rio Grill (ริโอ กริลล�) Asia Hotel, Phaya Thai Road, Tel: 0 2217 0808 (Brazilian) (open 11.30 a.m.-02.30 p.m., 06.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Senñor Pico (ซินยอร�ป�โก�) Rembrant Hotel, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2261 7100 (Mexican) (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m., live music daily except Mondays.)

Sirrocco (ซีร�อคโค) 63th floor, the Dome at Lebua (State Tower), Silom Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2624 9555 (Mediterranean) (open 06.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m. last order at 11.30 p.m., live jazz band 08.00 p.m.-12.30 a.m. www.lebua.com

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Single Dish

Chao Long Luk Chin Pla (เจ�าหลง ลูกชิ้นปลา) 1456 Charoen Krung Soi 42/1, Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2630 6060 (fish ball noodle) (open 06.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Che Ni Khao Mu Daeng Nakhonpathom (เจ�ณี ข�าวหมูแดงนครปฐม) Soi Chula 50, Tel: 0 2215 4354 (sliced cooked pork) (open 06.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.)

Chit Kra Po Pla Fish Maw (จติร�กระเพาะปลา) Charoen Krung Road, Trok Thua Ngok, Tel: 08 1256 8694 (fish maw) (open 06.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m.)

Jung Kim Hua Tieng (จังกิ้มฮั้วเตียง ก�วยเตี๋ยวลูกช้ินปลา) 352-354 Charoen Krung Road, Samphanthawong, Tel: 0 2224 3592 (fish ball noodle) (open 09.30 a.m.-04.00 p.m.)

Khao Kaeng Rot Thai (ร �านข�าวแกงรสไท) Rama V Road, Tel: 08 1515 8506 (rice and curry) (open 06.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.)

Kitti Kuaitiao Pet (กติตกิ�วยเตีย๋วเป�ด) 315/1 Soi Chan 42-44, Bangkho Leam, Tel: 0 2675 0909, 08 4016 7844 (duck noodle) (open 08.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Saint Louis Branch 152 Soi Saint Louis 3 (Chan 18/7 Yok 6 and 8), Saint Louis Road, Sathom, Tel: 08 6988 7355

Udomsuk 29 Branch Udomsuk 29 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Tel: 08 8524 5558

Kuaichab Kao Kik (ก�วยจับ๊เก�าก๊ิก) Si Ratchawat Market, Nakhon Chaisi Road, Tel: 0 2241 2763, 08 1612 3533 (paste of rice flour) (open 08.00 a.m.-09.30 p.m.)

Kuaichap Mr.Jo (ก�วยจ๊ับมสิเตอร�โจ) Chan Road, Soi 44, Tel: 0 2213 3007 (paste of rice flour) (open 08.00 a.m.-04.30 p.m.)

Kuaichap Ratchawong Ming (ก � วย จ๊ับราชวงศ�หมิง) Soi Aree 2, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai Tel: 0 2278 4282 (paste of rice flour) (open 09.00 a.m.–03.30 p.m.)

Kuaitiao Han Tung Sua Heng Pochana (ก�วยเตี๋ยวห�านต้ังซั่วเฮงโภชนา) Yellow Bridge, 528/45 Rama IV Road, Maha Pruekharam, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2234 0084 (goose noodle) (open 04.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.)

Kuaitiao Kai Thai Che Huang (ก�วยเต๋ียวไก�ไทยเจ�ฮวง) Bang Rak Market, Charoen Wiang Road, Tel: 08 5057 2789, 08 1492 5661 (Thai chicken noodle) (open 08.30 a.m.-03.30 p.m.)

Nuea Tun Coliseum (เน้ือตุ�นโคลีเซียม) Uru Phong Intersection, Soi 29, Rama VI Road, Tel: 08 9145 7999 (steamed beef ) (open 06.30 a.m.-08.30 p.m. closed on Saturday and Sunday)

Paktai and Klang Food (ร�านอาหารป�กษ�ใต�และกลาง) Saphan Khwai BTS Station, opposite Paolo Hospital, Tel: 08 1442 4338 (Southern and Central Thai Food) (open 07.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.)

Pet Yang Nai Sang (เป�ดย�างนายสร�าง) Soi Charoen Krung 44, Si Wieng Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Tel: 08 1628 5732 (roasted duck) (open 07.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Coffee, Bakery & Dessert

Ardel Café (อาร �เดล คาเฟ�) 99/45 Mu 18 Boromratchonnani Road, Salathammasop, Thawi Watthana, Tel: 0 2422 2092 (open 10.00 a.m. -06.30 p.m.)

Ban Phra Athit (บ�านพระอาทิตย�) 102/1 Phra Athit Road, Tel: 0 2280 7878-9 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

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Bankampu Tropical Café (บ�านก�ามปู) 5/6 Mu 9 Soi Samakhom Phaet, Liap Thang Duan Ram Inthra Road, Khlong Kum, Bueng Kum, Tel: 0 2946 6016 ,0 2946 7223 www.bankampu.com (open 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.)

Café Casta (คาเฟ� คาสต�า) 29/4 Mu 4 Thung Mangkon Road, between Soi 12-14, Taling Chan, Tel: 0 2884 0448 (open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m. except Tuesday)

Cho. Sorn Kaew (ร�าน ช.ศรแก�ว) 33/501 Lad Prao Road, Chockchai 4 Soi 54, Tel: 0 2931 0000, 0 2931 0005 (open 06.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Coffee Alley in the Garden (คอฟฟ�� แอลลิ อิน เดอะ การ�เดน) Sukhumvit Soi 16 Tel: 0 2258 8300, 0 2691 0681 (open 07.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

Coffee Beans By Dao (คอฟฟ�� บีน บาย ดาว) www.coffeebeans.co.th

Ekamai Branch Soi Ekamai 12, Sukhumvit 63 Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2713 2504-8 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Central World Branch 2nd floor, Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2613 1530 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Silom Branch 393 TMB Bank, Silom Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2238 1141 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Library (ไลบรารี่) Rama IX Road, Soi 41, Tel: 0 2718 3993 (open 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.)

On Lok Yun (ออน ล�อก หยุ�น) near Sala Chaloem Krung, Pra Nakhon, Tel: 0 2223 9621 (open 05.30 a.m.-04.00 p.m.)

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Pathongkoe Savoey (ปาท�องโก� เสวย) Thewet branch, Tel: 0 2282 0979 (open 06.00 a.m.-02.30 p.m.) and Banglamphu Branch, Tel: 0 2281 9754 (open 09.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m.)

Rasayana Raw Café (รัสยานา รอว� คาเฟ�) 57 Soi Phrom Mit, Sukhumvit 39, Wattana, Tel: 0 2662 4803-5 www.rasayanaretreat.com (open 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.)

Ruam Ruedi Village Branch 20/12-15 Soi Ruam Ruedi, Phloenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2254 7117-9 (open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Supachai Salapao (ศุภชัย ซาลาเปา) 136/32 Pradipat Soi 8 Road, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2271 1230, 0 2278 3306 (Mon-Sat open 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.and Sunday open 07.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m.)

Vivi The Coffee Place (วีวี) 394/29 Soi CIMB Bank (Tha Tian), Maharat Road, Phra Nakhon Tel: 0 2226 4672 (open 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.)

Dinner Cruise

Chao Phraya Princess Cruise (เรือเจ�าพระยาปริ้นเซส) 723 Suphakhan Building, Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San, Tel: 0 2860 3700 (open 07.30 p.m.-09.45 p.m.) www.thaicruise.com

Grand Pearl Cruise (เรือแกรนด�เพิร�ล) 123-125 Soi Charoen Nakhon 13, Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Tan Sai, Khlong San, Tel: 0 2861 0255 (open 07.30 a.m.-09.30 p.m.) Ayutthaya Route (on Board to the Grand Pearl at Wat Chong Lom (Nonthaburi)) (open 07.30 a.m.-04.00 p.m.) www.grandpearlcruise.com

Montienthip (มณเฑยีรทิพย�) Montien Riverside Hotel, Rama III Road, Tel: 0 2292 2999 (open 07.30 p.m.-10 00.p.m) www.montien.com

Shangri-La Horizon (แชงกรีล �าฮอร �ไรซัน) Shangri-La Hotel, Soi Wat Suan Phlu, New Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2236 7777 (open 07.30 p.m.-09.30 p.m.) www.shangri-la.com

Wan Fah (แว�นฟ�า) River City Pier, Si Phraya, Tel: 0 2622 7657-61 ext. 111, 303, 407 (open 07.00 p.m.-09.00 p.m.) www.wanfah.in.th

Yok Yor Marina (ยกยอมารีน�า) Soi 17, Somdet Chao Phraya Road, Tel: 0 2863 0565-6 (open 11.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.) www.yokyor.co.th

Dinner and Live Music

Ban Suan Asoke (บ�านสวนอโศก) 88/1-3 Soi Sukhumvit 21, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Tel: 0 2261 6987-8, 08 1659 9621 (open 05.30 p.m.-12.00 p.m. closed on Sundays), http://บ�านสวนอโศก.com

Indy Trees Bar By The Stories (อินดี้ ทรี บาร� บาย เดอะ สตอรี่) 44/4 Chuea Phloeng Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Tel: 0 2249 0222 (open 05.30 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Krua Vientiane (ครั ว เ วี ยงจันทน � ) 8 Soi Sukhumvit 36, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Tel: 0 2258 6171 (open 12.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. daily live music 07.00 p.m.)

Sea Time (ซีไทม�) 30/1 Mu 1 Ratchaphruek, Bang Chak, Phasi Charoen, Tel: 0 2868 6996-7, 0 2868 6808 (open 04.30 p.m.-01.00 a.m. live music start 06.15 p.m.-01.00 a.m.) www.seatime-bangkok.com

Sortrel Pub & Restaurant (ซอร�เทรล ผบั แอนด� เรสเตอร�รองค�) 122 Narathiwat-Ratchanakharin Soi 17 Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Tel: 0 2676 4359 (open 04.30 p.m.-01.00 a.m.) www.sortrel.co.th

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Sortrel’s Cottage (ซอร�เทรล คอจเทจ) 500/1 Rama III Road, Bang Khlo, Bang Kho Laem, Tel: 0 2291 3488 (open 04.30 p.m.-01.00 a.m.) www.sortrel.co.th

Tawan Daeng Brewery (ตะวันแดง)Rama III Branch 462/61 Rama III Road, Chong Nonsi, Yanawa, Tel: 0 2678 1114-6 (open 05.00 p.m-01.00 a.m.)

Liap Thang Duan Raminthra Branch Tel: 0 2944 5131-2 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Siam Discovery Branch 7th floor, opposite Ice Skate, Tel: 0 2658 0821-2 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

The Londoner Brew Pub (เดอะ ลอนดอนเนอร� บริว ผับ) UBC 2 Building, Sukhumvit 33, Tel: 0 2261 0238-40 (open 11.00 a.m.-01.00 a.m.) www.the-londoner.com

The Roof (เดอะ รฟู) inside Sala Rattanakosin, 39 Maharat Road, Phra Nakhon, Rattanakosin lsland,

Tel: 0 2231 2588 www.salarattankosin.com (open 05.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

The View Bar & Restaurant (เดอะววิบาร� แอนด� เรสโทรองท�) 2525 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Tel: 0 2689 1393-7 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.) www.view-goodview.com

The Water Front (เดอะ วอเตอร� ฟร�อนท�) 470 Ratchawithi Road, Krung Thon Bridge, Bang Yikhan, Bang Phlat, Tel: 0 2883 1802, 0 2424 3316 (open 05.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.)

Thai Cooking School in Bangkok

Please make reservation in advance.

Baipai Thai Cooking School (โรงเรียนสอนทําอาหารไทยใบพาย) 8/91 Ngam Wongwan Soi 54, Ngam Wongwan Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak Tel: 0 2561 1404 Fax: 0 2941 0929 (Mon-Sat open 08.30 a.m.-05.30 p.m. closed on Sunday and public holidays) www.baipai.com

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Blue Elephant Bangkok Cooking School and Royal Thai Cuisine (บลู อีเลเฟ �นท �) Blue Elephant Building 233 Sathon Tai Road, Yanawa, Sathon, Tel: 0 2673 9353, 0 2673 9354 Fax: 0 2673 9355 (Morning class 08.45 a.m.-01.15 p.m. Afternoon class 01.30 p.m.-04.45 p.m.) www.blueelephant.com/bangkok

Bussaracum (บษุราคัม สอนทาํอาหารไทย) 1 Surasak BTS Station, Soi Pramuan, Si Wiang Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2630 2216-8, 0 2235 7341-3 Fax: 0 2235 7344 (open 11.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m.) www.bussaracum.com

Manohra Cruises@Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa (มโนราห� ณ โรงแรม อนันตรา กรงุเทพ รเิวอร�ไซด� รสีอร�ท แอนด� สปา) 257/1-3 Charoen Nakhon Road (Near Krung Thep Bridge), Tel: 0 2476 0021-2 Fax: 0 2476 1120 (open 08.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m. minimum 4 persons) www.bangkokriverside.anantara.com

Chef’s Club (เชฟคลับ) 4th floor, 464 Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Tel: 0 2129 4558, Fax: 0 2129 4559 (open 10.30 a.m.-06.00 p.m.)

Institute of Culinary Art Thai & International Food Academy (สถาบันศิลปศาสตร�การอาหาร และโรงเรียนธรุกจิการอาหารไทยและนานาชาต)ิ 1004 Rama III Road, Bang Phong Phang, Tel: 0 2682 7644 www.yingsakfood.com (Morning class 09.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m. Afternoon class 01.00 p.m.-04.00 p.m.)

International Baking & Co oking School (โรงเรียนขนมอบนานาชาติ ) 920-922 Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Lat Yao, Tel: 0 2272 5692-3, 0 2272 5663, 0 2272 5654, (open 09.30 a.m.-05.00 p.m.) www.international-baking-cooking-school.com

Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School (โรงเรยีนสอนการประกอบอาหาร เลอ กอร�ดอง เบลอ ดสุติ) 1st floor, 946 The Dusit Thani Building, Rama IV Road, Bang Rak, Tel: 0 2237 8877 Fax: 0 2237 8878 www.cordonbleudusit.com

Modern Woman Housewife Institute (แม�บ�านทนัสมยั) 45/6-7 Setsiri Road, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2279 2831, 0 2279 2834, 0 2279 3524, 08 6309 2479, 08 6891 9843, 08 1625 9204, 08 9199 7370 www.mwthaicook.com

Naj Thai Cooking School (โรงเรียนสอนทําอาหารไทยนาจ) 42 Convent Road (opposite BHN Hospital), Silom, Tel: 0 2632 1004-6, www.najthaicooking.com

Suan Dusit International Culinary School (โรงเรียนการอาหารนานาชาติสวนดุสิต) 295 Ratchasima Road, Dusit, Tel: 0 2244 5391-3 Fax: 0 2244 5390 www.chefschool.dusit.ac.th

Thai Cooking School at the Oriental (โรงเรียนสอนทาํอาหารไทยโรงแรมโอเรยีนเตล็) Charoen Nakhon Road, Tel: 0 2659 9000 Thai Cooking School (open 09.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m.)

UFM Baking & Cooking School (โรงเรียนสอนการผลิตอาหารและขนมมาตรฐาน) 593, 593/29-39 Sukhumvit 33/1 Road, Wattana, Tel: 0 2259 0620-30, 0 2260 5280-300 ext.407-8 Fax: 0 2259 0632 www.ufmeducation.com

Wandee Culinary School (โรงเรียนครัววันดี) 294/16-17 Pradiphat Road, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Tel: 0 2279 9844-5, 08 7499 9888 Fax: 0 2279 2204 (open 08.00 a.m.-05.00 p.m. except public holidays) www.wandeethaicooking.com

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Delivery

Chesters Grill Tel : 1145

KFC Tel : 1150

Mc Donald Tel : 1711

MK Suki Tel : 0 2248 5555

Narai Pizzeria Tel : 1744

Oishi Tel : 0 2712 3456

Pizza Hut Tel : 1150

S&P Tel : 1344

SWENSENS Tel : 1112

The Pizza Company Tel : 1112

EATING AND ORDERING THAI FOODThai food is eaten with a fork and spoon. Even single-dish meals such as fried rice with pork, or steamed rice topped with roasted duck, are served in bite-sized slices or chunks obviating need for a knife.

Ideally, eating Thai food is a communal affair involving two or more people, principally because the greater the number of diners the greater the number of dishes ordered. Generally speaking, two diners order three dishes in addition to their own individual plates of steamed rice, three diners four dishes, and so on. Diners choose whatever they require from shared dishes and generally add it to their own rice. Soups are enjoyed concurrently with other dishes, not independently. Spicy dishes are “balanced” by mild dishes to avoid discomfort.

The ideal Thai meal is a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and sour, and is meant to be equally satisfying to eye, nose and palate. A typical meal might include a clear soup, a steamed dish, a fried dish, a hot salad and a variety of sauces into which food is dipped. This would be followed by sweet desserts and/or fresh fruits.

Titbits

These can be hors d’oeuvres, accompaniments, side dishes, snacks.

Khanom Pang Na Mu (ขนมป �งหน �าหมู ) Savoury minced pork toped on fried bread

Khao Tang Na Tang (ข�าวตังหน�าตั้ง) Crispy rice with savoury minced pork sauce

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Mi Krop (หมีก่รอบ) Crispy thin noodles (vermicelli) with bits of shrimp, egg and sweet and sour sauce

Mu Satay (หมูสเต�ะ) Grilled sliced pork served with satay sauce and cucumber dressing.

Popia Thot (ปอเป� �ยะทอด) Fried egg roll containing bean sprouts, pork, crabmeat and shredded jelly

Salads

Harmony of tastes and herbal flavours are essential. Major tastes are sour, sweet and salty.Spiciness comes in different degrees according to meat textures and occasions.

Som Tam (ส�มตํา) Raw papaya salad in typical Thai style usually served with barbecued chicken and sticky rice

Yam Nuea (ยําเนื้อ) Beef salad in typical Thai style

Yam Thua Phlu (ยําถั่วพลู) Winged bean salad

Yam Wun Sen (ยําวุ�นเส�น) Spicy shredded jelly salad with shrimp and minced pork in typical Thai style

General

A sweet and sour dish, a fluffy omelette, a stir-fried dish help make a meal more complete.

Kai Phat Met Mamuang (ไก�ผัดเม็ดมะม�วงหิมพานต�) Fried chicken with cashew nuts

Kai Thot (ไก�ทอด) Fried chicken

Khai Chiao (ไข�เจียว) Plain omelette

Khai Chiao Mu Sap (ไข�เจียวหมูสับ) Omelette filled with minced pork

Khai Yat Sai (ไข�ยัดไส�) Stuffed omelette; omelette filled with meat, onions and sugar peas

Nuea Phat Nam Man Hoi (เนื้อผัดนํ้ามันหอย) Fried beef with oyster flavored sauce and onion

Phat Phak (ผัดผัก) Stir-fried vegetables

Phat Priao Wan (ผดัเปร้ียวหวาน) Fried vegetables and meat in sweet and sour gravy

Pla Thot (ปลาทอด) Fried fish

Thot Man Kung (ทอดมันกุ�ง) Fried curried shrimp cakes

Thot Man Pla (ทอดมันปลา) Fried curried fish cakes

Soups

A good meal for an average person may consist simply of a soup and rice. Traditional Thai soups are unique because they embody more flavours and textures than can be found in other types of food.

Kaeng Chuet (แกงจืด) A mild flavored soup made of vegetables and meat

Kaeng Liang (แกงเลียง) A typical Thai style soup of vegetables.

Kaeng Som (แกงส�ม) A hot and sour soup made of vegetables and fish or shrimp

Nuea Tun (เนื้อตุ�น) Beef soup

Tom Kha Khai (ต�มข�าไก�) Chicken with galangal in coconut soup.

Tom Khlong (ต�มโคล�ง) Fish boiled with tamarind and onions

Tom Yam (ต�มยํา) A chilli hot and sour soup made with either shrimp, fish or chicken

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Curries

Most non-Thai curries consist of powdered or ground dried spices, whereas the major ingredients of Thai curries are fresh herbs. A simple Thai curry paste consists of dried chillies, shallots and shrimp paste. More complex curries include garlic, galangal, coriander roots, lemongrass, kaffir lime peel and pepper.

Ho Mok Pla (ห�อหมกปลา) Steamed curried fish wrapped in banana leaves

Kaeng Kai (แกงไก�) Chicken spiced curry

Kaeng Kari (แกงกะหรี)่ A mild flavoured Indian type curry made with potatoes and chicken

Kaeng Khiao Wan (แกงเขยีวหวาน) Green curry with beef or chicken

Kaeng Matsaman (แกงมัสหมั่น) A rich curry with peanuts made with either chicken or beef

Kaeng Nua (แกงเนื้อ) Spiced curry with beef

Phanaeng Kai (พะแนงไก�) Chicken dry curry

Dips

Dips entail some complexity. They can be the major dish of a meal with accompaniments of vegetables and some meats. When spicy dips are made thinly, they can be used as salad dressings.

Nam Phrik Kapi (นํ้าพริกกะป�) popular and simple dip made from chillies, garlic, dried shrimps, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and shrimp paste.

Nam Phrik Ong (นํ้าพริกอ�อง) Northern style dip made from pork and tomatoes.

Single Dishes

Complete meals in themselves, they include rice and noodle dishes such as Khao Phat and Phat Thai.

Bami Nam (บะหมี่นํ้า) Boiled yellow noodles with meat and broth

Bami Haeng (บะหมี่แห�ง) Same as above but without broth

Khao Man Kai (ข�าวมนัไก�) Sliced boiled chicken served with rice mixed with chicken dripping

Khao Mu Daeng (ข�าวหมูแดง) Sliced cooked pork and gravy over plain rice

Khao Mu Thot (ข�าวหมูทอด) Fried pork over plain rice

Khao Na Pet (ข�าวหน�าเป�ด) Sliced roast duck with plain rice

Khao Phat (ข�าวผัด) Fried rice flavored with meat and egg

Khao Phat Kaphrao (ข�าวผัดกะเพรา) Fried meat with basil over plain rice

Kiao Nam (เกี๊ยวนํ้า) Wanton soup

Kuaitiao Nam (ก�วยเต๋ียวน้ํา) Noodles soup with meat balls and bean sprouts

Kuaitiao Haeng (ก�วยเต๋ียวแห�ง) same as above but without broth

Kuaitiao Phat Si Eio (ก�วยเตี๋ยวผัดซีอิ๊ว) White noodles fried with black Chinese sauce, meat, vegetables and egg

Kuaitiao Rat Na (ก�วยเตี๋ยวราดหน�า) Fried wide white noodles with meat, vegetables and gravy placed on top

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Phat Thai (ผัดไทย) Thai fried noodles; thin white noodles fried with bean sprouts and a small quantity of many other ingredients other than meat

Desserts

No good meal is complete without a Thai dessert. Uniformly sweet, they are particularly welcome after a strongly spiced and herbed meal.

Ai-sa-kream Kathi (ไอสกรีมกะทิ) Coconut ice-cream

Bua Loi Phueak (บัวลอยเผือก) Taro bolls in coconut cream

Fak Thong Sangkhaya (ฟ�กทองสังขยา) Thai custard in coconut pumpkin pod

Khao Niao Mamuang (ข�าวเหนียวมะม�วง) Mangoes with sticky rice

Khao Niao Thurian (ข�าวเหนียวทุเรียน) Durian in coconut cream with sticky rice

Kluai Buat Chi (กล�วยบวชชี) Babana in sweet and salty coconut cream

Lot Chong (ลอดช�อง) Rice drops in sweet coconut milk, served with crushed ice

Ruam Mit (รวมมิตร) Dessert with the mixture of diced water-chestnuts, gelatin strips and coconut strips served with syrup and crushed ice

Sangkhaya (สังขยา) Custard in typical Thai style

Thapthim Krop (ทบัทมิกรอบ) Mock pomegranate seeds served with syrup, coconut milk and crushed ice

Thua Khiao Tom Nam Tan (ถัว่เขยีวต�มน้ําตาล) Boiled mung beans in syrup

THAI FRUITSA-nugn (องุ�น) Grape; both white and black are available; sweet taste; available from September to March.

Chom Phu (ชมพู�) Rose Apple; many varieties and colours, succulent and crisp, best chilled slightly over ice of in the fridge; available from April to June.

Farang (ฝรั่ง) Guava; usually eaten fresh, sometimes dip with salt and sugar; available all the year round.

Khanun (ขนุน) Jack fruit; yellow or yellow brown, large seed and thick flesh, thorny skin; boiled seed tastes like a peanut; availble all the year round

Kluai (กล�วย) Banana; there are three major varities: Kluai Hom is long and fragrant; Kluai Khai is small, round and half the length; Kuai Nam Wa is of similar length, but fatter; available all the year round

Lamut (ละมุด) Sapodilla; sweet and brown flesh can be eaten when soft; available from October to December.

Lamyai (ลําไย) Longan; small, brown-skinned round shape; very sweet and juicy transparent flesh; seeds inedible; available from July to September.

Linchi (ลิน้จี)่ Litchi; Small red round shape; white and sweet flesh; available from April to June.

Malako (มะละกอ) Papaya; yellow-brown or yellow green rind; sweet and fragrant yellow-orange flesh when ripe; raw green flesh used for spicy Thai salads; available all the year round.

Maphrao On (มะพร�าวอ�อน) Young Coconut; tender white flesh; sweet and scented juice; available all the year round

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Mamuang (มะม�วง) Mango; Several varieties; eaten before ripe, or when ripe; popularly served during Summer with sweet, glutinous rice; major season is from March to May

Mangkhut (มังคุด) Mangosteen; purplish, hard-rinded fruit with segmented, juicy white flesh; available from May to September

Ngo (เงาะ) Rambutan; green and red hairy skin; sweet transparent flesh; available from May to July.

Sapparot (สับปะรด) Pineapple; green, spiny rind; yellow sweet and sour flesh; available all the year round

Som (ส�ม) Orange; Sweet and mildly sour; available all the year round.

Som O (ส�มโอ) Pomelo; green rind, some yellow, white or pinkish flesh; tastes like grapefruit . Available from October to December.

Taeng Mo (แตงโม) Water Melon; green rind, sweet, juicy red pulp; available all the year round

Thurian (ทุเรียน) Durian; hard yellow-brown, sharp thorny shell; very sweet thick yellow flesh; fruit has strong, pungent odour; available from March to May.

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USEFUL WORDSEnglish Thai

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TAT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS

TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND

HEAD OFFICE1600 Phetchaburi Road., Makkasan

Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400

Tel : 1672

Fax : 0 2253 7440

www.tourismthailand.org

E-mail: info@tat.or.th

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100

08.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m. everyday

Tel : 0 2283 1556

SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT 2nd fl oor, (Gate 3)

Tel : 0 2134 0040

Updated

January 2016