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Bangkok’s dining scene has long been lively, and it keeps growing with an exciting mix of new restaurants that combine different culinary styles. Whether you’re after something progressive or classic, these newly opened spots are worth checking out for any food lover in the city.
For something more adventurous, COBA by Ellipsis Hospitality brings an exciting mix of Latin flavours and French finesse to Bangkok. Chef Olivier Limousin, who previously worked in Bangkok and New York, teams up with Chef Sebastien Lalanne to create a menu that will delight guests. Tapas tower featuring tuna tataki, confit scallops and wagyu tartare, is just one example of dishes you’ll find here.The setting at COBA is equally as dramatic. Inspired by the rainforest, the interiors are lush and green, offering a contrast to the city’s usual urban sprawl. With immersive performances, dining at COBA feels like stepping into another world. Located in the Ploenchit area, this restaurant is a place to be dined and entertained.
16 Soi Somkid
Open Tues–Sun: 5:30pm until late
BANG at The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit is, dare we say, the kind of all-day Thai restaurant that reawakens the senses. This isn’t just traditional Thai fare simply dished up; it’s reimagined, revitalised and undeniably satisfying. From the moment you step in, there’s a palpable buzz, and the kitchen delivers with a boldness that speaks to Bangkok’s vibrant pulse.
Take the grilled chicken (gor lae) with roti: it’s smoky, spiced to perfection and served with roti that’s unapologetically flaky. Then there’s pong-neng fried mussels: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with just the right amount of lift. And, of course, som tum chao phraya: green papaya salad as it should be, but with an edge that hits every note you’d want on a hot Bangkok afternoon.
BANG feels less like a hotel restaurant and more like the kind of place you’d stumble upon in a hidden corner of the city—a spot locals would proudly call their own. It takes familiar flavours, amps them up right beside the Chao Phraya River, and delivers a quintessentially Thai experience. BANG isn’t just playing with local flavours; it’s setting a new standard for what hotel dining in Bangkok can be.
The StandardX, 45, 1 Phra Athit Rd
Opening hours: 6:30am-10:30pm (open from 15 November)
Located along the scenic Chao Phraya River at Four Seasons Bangkok, Chao Phraya Terrace offers an authentic Thai dining experience with a focus on sustainable farm-to-table ingredients. Chef Jessada “Pod” Khruapunt brings his expertise in charcoal grilling to the front, creating dishes that celebrate the flavours of Thailand.
Using locally sourced ingredients including jasmine-fed wagyu beef and blue swimmer crab, Chef Pod creates dishes that highlight the best of Thailand’s culinary heritage. The use of coconut and lychee wood charcoals adds a unique smoky depth to each dish. As the sun sets over the river, the terrace transforms into a peaceful space where guests can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails from the BKK Social Club team, making this restaurant a favourite among both locals and travellers.
Chao Phraya Terrace – Charcoal-Grilled Farm-to-Table Thai Dining
Located along the scenic Chao Phraya River at Four Seasons Bangkok, Chao Phraya Terrace offers an authentic Thai dining experience with a focus on sustainable farm-to-table ingredients. Chef Jessada “Pod” Khruapunt brings his expertise in charcoal grilling to the front, creating dishes that celebrate the flavours of Thailand.
Using locally sourced ingredients including jasmine-fed wagyu beef and blue swimmer crab, Chef Pod creates dishes that highlight the best of Thailand’s culinary heritage. The use of coconut and lychee wood charcoals adds a unique smoky depth to each dish. As the sun sets over the river, the terrace transforms into a peaceful space where guests can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails from the BKK Social Club team, making this restaurant a favourite among both locals and travellers.
Four Seasons Bangkok, 300/1 Charoen Krung Road
Open daily: 12pm-10pm
Bangkok now has the honour of hosting the world’s highest Nobu restaurant, located on the 57th and 58th floors of The Empire building. Nobu Bangkok offers 360-degree views of the city’s skyline, the Chao Phraya River and the greenery of Bang Krachao. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s renowned fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavours, including signature dishes like black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeño, is now available in a breathtaking setting.
The restaurant’s design combines Japanese minimalism with Thai artistic elements. In addition to sake and sushi bars, the rooftop terrace offers a place to relax with a cocktail in hand. Whether you’re enjoying dinner or just drinks, Nobu Bangkok delivers a luxurious and unforgettable experience.The Empire,1 South Sathorn Road
Open daily: dinner: 5:30pm-10:30pm, bar: 5:30pm-1am
Located in a 100-year-old renovated house in Sathorn, Copine is the new creation from chef Sainisa “Jay” Sangsingkeaw, known for her work at the fine-dining French restaurant Stage. This all-day dining spot combines European influences with a welcoming, neighbourhood feel. The interior is a mix of greens and creams with sheer curtains, creating a comfortable space where diners can relax as if visiting a friend’s home.
The menu at Copine features Western dishes with a blend of French, Italian, English and American flavours. In the mornings, guests can enjoy breakfast items including English breakfast or pancakes with fried chicken. Later in the day, the menu shifts to lunch and dinner options, including wagyu beef tartare with caviar, burrata salad and gambas garlic served with riso bisque. Be sure to try the pain Perdu for dessert—it’s a must for anyone who loves sweets.
Sathorn 9
Open daily: 8am-11pm
Sitting high above Bangkok on the 56th floor of EA Rooftop at The Empire, Le Du Kaan is the city’s first rooftop Thai restaurant, led by Renowned chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn. Known for his hit restaurants Le Du and Nusara, Chef Ton delivers a fresh take on Thai cuisine, using seasonal ingredients from local farms and fishing communities. Each dish tells a story, inspired by Thailand’s rich food heritage, reimagined for today. Add in unbeatable views of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok’s sparkling skyline, and you’ve got a dining experience that’s hard to match.
The restaurant’s design reflects Thailand’s heritage with a contemporary style, featuring furnishings, intricate Thai patterns, and artwork inspired by the curves of the Chao Phraya River. Diners can choose from various settings, including the Lounge Dining area, the Thai Bar, and an expansive outdoor Sky Bar. For intimate occasions, private dining rooms offer stunning views service. Complementing Chef Ton’s creations, the beverage programme features cocktails and mocktails inspired by local flavours and seasons, alongside an expertly curated wine collection. Accessible via the Chong Nonsi BTS station
56th Floor, The Empire, No.1, S Sathon Rd
Open daily: Lunch: 11:30am–2:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm–10:30pm
Bar: 5:00pm – 1:00am
If you’ve seen Netflix’s Hunger, you’ll recall the intensity: a young woman leaving behind her family’s humble rad na and pad see ew shop to face the brutal, high-stakes world of haute cuisine, going head-to-head with a master chef. In the film, Chef Big takes part in a fierce competition alongside the main character, battling for a spot at the country’s greatest restaurant. But at PATT Bangkok, there’s no brooding antagonist—Chef Big is the main character, stepping into the spotlight not to chase tradition’s ghosts but to reimagine them on his own terms.
Chef Big Arttasit Pattanasatienkul could have simply inherited his family’s 41-year-old print business. Instead, he’s transformed the space into a temple of flavours. At PATT, heritage is not just preserved—it’s reimagined. The pressroom’s tools now stand as decorative relics, but their spirit of precision and craftsmanship lives on in every detail.
The name “Patt” itself is a layered narrative, honouring the Pattanasatienkul family legacy while reflecting Chef Big’s culinary journey. His apprenticeship in Geneva became a badge of honour, during his Geneva days, and the name also draws from the Thai word pattana (พัฒนา), meaning progress—a spirit of growth and forward thinking. Add in a nod to the family’s printing legacy with Pattana Graphic Print, and you have a name that embodies heritage, evolution and creativity.
The dining room tells this story too. With soaring seven-metre ceilings and design elements inspired by the old pressroom, it blends grandeur with history across three distinct floors, like a perfectly layered mille-feuille. On the ground floor, there’s a nostalgic nod to the family’s printing roots, a space humming with echoes of ink-stained days. The second floor, home to The Bakehouse, celebrates precision and craft. But it’s the third floor where the magic happens.
Here, Chef Big stakes his claim under the family roof, making a bold culinary statement of success and pride. The restaurant unfolds in three acts: The Chef’s Table, offering diners a front-row seat to the kitchen theatrics; The Main Dining Hall, a luxurious, high-ceilinged space that balances intimacy and openness; and The Press Room, an exclusive cocoon for seven to nine guests, complete with a custom sound system. If these walls could talk, they’d recount the story of a printing house reborn—not just as a restaurant, but as a living testament to heritage, ambition and artistry.
Chef Big brings his Thai-Chinese roots to the table, layering them with refined French techniques to create dishes that feel both familiar and surprising.
His Baked Crab Rice elevates humble jasmine grains into a showstopper, while the Baby Chicken Pithivier showcases precision and boldness. The restaurant itself is part of this narrative, blending echoes of its printing-house history with modern sophistication.
At PATT, Chef Big isn’t simply taking on his family’s legacy; he’s building one that’s uniquely his. Each plate is a tribute to his roots, reimagined for a new era, and a nod to the ink-stained hands that laid the foundation for his success.
Opening:
Tuesday to Friday: 14:00 – 22:00
• Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
• Closed on Monday
Location:
• Address: Charoen Rat 7 Yaek 7-6-1 Alley, Bang Khlo, Bang Kho Laem (parking at 611 Wiraphap Phunphon Alley)
Reservations:
• Line: @pattbangkok
• Phone: 098-159-4662
• Email: pattreservation@gmail.com
Contact:
• Website: restaurantpatt.com
• Facebook: Patt Bangkok
• Instagram: @patt.bangkok
Bangkok’s pizza scene is about to get a fresh addition. If you’ve wandered through Tokyo’s buzzing food scene, you might have heard whispers about PST Pizza Studio Tamaki, a pizzeria blending the precision of Japanese craftsmanship with the soulful traditions of Neapolitan pizza. It’s the creation of Chef Tsubasa Tamaki, recently named the #9 Best Pizza Chef in the World, who has turned pizza-making into an art form. Now this celebrated Tokyo-Napoli style is making its way to Bangkok, landing at Town Hall Sukhumvit Soi 49 this December.
Chef Tamaki could have leaned on the classics, but PST is no homage to the past—it’s a reinvention. The Tokyo-Napoli style starts with a lighter, airier dough proofed for 30 hours, crafted with Japanese flour and Okinawa salt, creating a crisp yet delicate base. The toppings honour tradition, with Italian imports like prosciutto and olive oil, while embracing the precision of the Japanese culinary technique. Pizzas like Tamaki and Special Bianca strike a balance between authenticity and innovation, alongside dishes such as lasagne and tiramisu that elevate the experience.
The restaurant’s open kitchen is a stage for its wood-fired oven—imported from Japan and fired with care—offering diners a front-row seat to the artistry of pizza-making. The space blends Japanese simplicity with Italian warmth, creating an atmosphere that’s inviting and intimate. Upstairs, a second-floor bar offers wines, sake and cocktails carefully curated to pair with the pizzas.
At its core, PST is about precision and innovation, rooted in heritage. Chef Tamaki’s meticulous approach has earned his Tokyo location awards including The Best Pizza Experience Award 2024 and has become a favourite among tastemakers. Now, he’s brought that same dedication to Bangkok.
Opening Hours:
Dinner: Tuesday to Sunday (17:30 to 22:30)
Lunch: Saturday and Sunday (11:30 to 14:30)
Closed: Monday
Location:
Town Hall Sukhumvit Soi 49
Contact:
Instagram: @pst.bangkok
Facebook: PST Bangkok
Millennium Hilton Bangkok has introduced OXBO Bangkok, a restaurant on its third floor that is part of its recently completed renovations. It offers a dining experience rooted in the “Bound by Nature” philosophy emphasising sustainability and premium local ingredients, and connects diners with nature through thoughtful, fresh and seasonal dishes.
Millennium Hilton Bangkok has introduced OXBO Bangkok, a restaurant on its third floor that is part of its recently completed renovations. It offers a dining experience rooted in the “Bound by Nature” philosophy emphasising sustainability and premium local ingredients, and connects diners with nature through thoughtful, fresh and seasonal dishes.
Chef Oliver, OXBO’s head chef, brings global expertise from renowned kitchens and combines Thai flavours with international influences. Originally from Venezuela and raised in Spain, Chef Oliver uses his extensive experience to curate a menu that highlights sustainable practices. Collaborating with local farmers, he sources seafood from the Gulf of Thailand, organic vegetables from Chiang Rai and premium meats, ensuring the highest quality. The hotel’s own vegetable garden adds to the freshness of every dish.
OXBO Bangkok’s open kitchen offers diners an ambiance elevated by views of the Chao Phraya River. The restaurant seats 70 guests and features an extensive wine list with over 100 labels and a gin collection of more than 30 varieties. Guests can create personalised cocktails at the bar to start off the evening, or to complement their dining experience.
As the first Hilton-branded restaurant in Asia-Pacific to embrace the “Bound by Nature” concept, OXBO Bangkok integrates sustainable, high-quality ingredients direct from the source, making it a premium dining destination.
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