Kulinary Current: 6 Food Updates You Might Have Missed
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Kulinary Current: 6 Food Updates You Might Have Missed

From Italian comfort food and sustainable spirits to frozen yoghurt and coffee paired with chocolate, here’s what’s happening on Bangkok’s food scene this October.

In the city of Bangkok where nothing ever stops, the food scene moves faster than anyone can keep up with. But worry not, this month’s Kulinary Current will bring you up to speed on what’s happening around the city.

From familiar favourites making a comeback to brand-new additions to the mix, there’s always something worth keeping an eye on.

Here are six culinary happenings to catch up on this October. 

Via Emilia Is Now Ready to Deliver to Your Door

Following the devastating fire, local favourite Via Emilia is now available to order via Grab, LINE MAN or its website

Back in June, a devastating fire destroyed local favourite Via Emilia restaurant. Fast-forward three months and the restaurant is now taking orders via Grab, LINE MAN and its official website, viaemiliabangkok.com. You can once again enjoy its much-loved Lasagna Bolognese, Brodetto di Pesce and Tagliolini al Tartufo from the comfort of your own home. 

The dining atmosphere may be different, but the familiar flavours are still there. So, if you’ve been missing Via Emilia’s authentic Italian cooking, now’s the time to welcome it back to your table and give the restaurant a little support as it gets back on its feet.

Wasteland Launches Its First Sustainable Spirit

Inspired by traditional Thai fragrance candles, Wasteland NUAL brings jasmine, local heritage and sustainability to the spirits shelf.

After years of thought and effort poured into creating something with purpose, Wasteland has finally added a new spirit to its shelf: Wasteland NUAL. Inspired by the traditional Thai fragrance candle (tian ob), this sustainable craft spirit brings an aromatic profile rich in jasmine, along with a nod to Thai culture and sustainability in every glass.

To celebrate the launch, Wasteland is serving up new drinks from 1 October to 30 November. Choose between Wasteland NUAL in a classic cocktail or a reclaimed classic with Wasteland’s own twist.

Wasteland, 3/19 Soi Pridi Banomyong 1 (Edison Alley), Sukhumvit 71 Road, Bangkok. Tel: …. Wednesday to Sunday, 6pm-midnight.

KANORI x Plantiful Hand Roll Set Comes Back for a Second Time 

Rolling into Jay Season with KANORI x Plantiful Hand Roll, from today until 31 October.

Who says vegetarian food can’t be exciting? Think again! Two years in a row (no pun intended), KANORI and Plantiful are making Jay season fun again with their KANORI x Plantiful Hand Roll set. Aimed at making plant-based menus accessible and creative, this year’s partnership brings familiar flavours of Japanese cuisine to the table through five distinct hand roll flavours: The Tofu Yuzu Beetroot, The Unagi Vegan, The Tomato Akami Vegan, The Mushroom Truffle Roll and The Avocado Truffle Caviar. The set also includes an additional dine-in item: The Crispy Ankimo J. 

Experience the special KANORI x Plantiful Hand Roll set at all of KANORI branches or order on Grab, starting from today until 31 October.

Cool Down, Bangkok: Yo-Chi Is Here to Take The Heat Off

Australia’s frozen yoghurt favourite lands at CentralWorld with its first Thailand branch and biggest outlet in Southeast Asia

Bangkok’s frozen yoghurt scene just got a new addition. Meet Yo-Chi, the popular Australian brand bringing a little taste of the Land Down Under to the city.

Opening its first Thailand branch at CentralWorld, also its largest outlet in Southeast Asia, Yo-Chi centres its store concept on the idea of a “Third Space”: a hangout spot that goes beyond the usual café, restaurant or bar. Here, you can tuck into frozen yoghurt and organic açaí while soaking up the positive vibes.

Opening its doors on 23 October, Yo-Chi is ready to fill your cup with 10 flavours made with fresh Australian milk. Bangkok heat, consider yourself warned.

The Willow & the Moon: Where Japanese Autumnal Flavours Meets French Culinary Artistry

Two culinary masters come together for two nights at lebua, with a seven-course menu priced at THB 15,000++ per person

Autumn is making its way onto the plate at lebua with The Willow & The Moon, an exclusive four-hands dining collaboration bringing together chef Ryuki Kawasaki of Mezzaluna by lebua and chef Olivier Chaignon of L’Osier in Tokyo.

Across two evenings, the chefs will bring French culinary artistry and Japanese autumnal flavours together in a seven-course menu, celebrating seasonal ingredients and the craft behind each dish. Expect an autumn-inspired dining experience high above Bangkok, in the tower of State Tower at lebua.

The collaboration takes place on 13-14 November 2026, priced at THB 15,000++ per person.

Le Méridien Bangkok Serves Up an Omakase Where Coffee Finds Its Match in Chocolate

Le Méridien Bangkok hosts a coffee and chocolate omakase with illy Caffè and Duc de Praslin at Latitude 13 on 7 November, priced at THB 813 net per person

Coffee and chocolate are familiar café companions, whether it’s a pain au chocolat with your morning latte or a brownie alongside your flat white. Chocolate often plays second fiddle to coffee, but the right pairing can reveal flavour notes you might otherwise miss. For International Coffee Day, Latitude 13 at Le Méridien Bangkok puts this idea into practice with a special coffee omakase on 7 November. Italian coffee brand illy Caffè and Thailand-based Duc de Praslin present a tasting experience that shows how the right chocolate can bring out the best in each cup.

The tasting features six coffee creations and five chocolate pairings, with one coffee available in alcoholic or non-alcoholic form. Each course explores different beans and preparation techniques, from smooth milk-washed coffee to a Campari Spritz-inspired creation, while experts share the stories and craft behind each cup. With just 10 guests per session, you’ll have plenty of room to savour each pairing. The experience costs THB 813 net per person, with three sessions available at 11am-12.30pm, 1-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm on 7 November. Book your spot via Megatix.

Le Méridien Bangkok 40/5 Surawong Rd, Bangrak, Si Phraya, Khet Bangrak, Bangkok. Tel: +66 2 232 8888.

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