Kulinary Kurrent cuts through the noise to dish up 9 Bangkok food happenings actually worth saving stomach space for

There are far too many food events happening in Bangkok, and zero reason for you to waste an evening on a bad one. Because your appetite is precious, Kulinary Kurrent did all the work for you. Here are nine delicious Bangkok culinary events that actually deserve a spot on your plate this week. 

Aromkwan Fires Up Again with the Return of Chef Bank

Aromkwan, On Nut 34

Back at Aromkwan, Chef Vishu “Bank” Bernard fires up the grills with signature sugar cane husk-smoked meats, pork biryani and sambal fish 

After bouncing back from a fractured clavicle and launching the hit Isaan joint Jae Bank earlier this year, Chef Vishu “Bank” Bernard has returned to Aromkwan. Proclaiming he is “back with a crack” – the signature sound of his cleaver slicing through sugar cane husk-smoked pig – Chef Bank is reopening his most labour-heavy venture. Expect powerhouse dishes ranging from signature smoked pork knuckle biryani to banana leaf-wrapped sambal grilled fish. Find them at No. 2, Onnut 34, Sukhumvit 77, open for lunch from 11 am onwards and dinner from 6 pm onwards.

Bartender Fight Vol. 2 Hits the Ring at Bar335

Bar335, Sukhumvit 39

The first rule of… wait, Bartender Fight Vol.2 returns on 30 August with 11 matches and two drinks for THB 1,500 (general) or THB 1,200 (industry)

It is not often you get to see bartenders beat each other up. No, not figuratively as in with drinks, but with punches (again, nothing to do with the drink). Bartender Fight lands at Bar335 on 30 August for Vol.2, gathering bartenders from across Asia to duke it out across 11 physical matches. The first bout rings in at 9.30 pm, with the final showdown slated for 11.25 pm. But this wouldn’t be in our Kulinary Kurrent if they didn’t serve drinks: tickets are THB 1,500 (THB 1,200 for hospitality-industry folk) and include two drinks to keep your heart rate up. Grab yours via @bar335bkk on Instagram or Line OA.

Blue Bottle Coffee Arrives in Bangkok with Dual Openings

Central Park Bangkok and EmQuartier

Now open at Central Park Bangkok and an EmQuartier flagship, where you can order the signature Nola float topped with ice cream for extra creaminess

After capturing the hearts of coffee lovers across Japan, South Korea, China and Singapore, Oakland’s acclaimed coffee brand has landed in Bangkok at Central Park Bangkok and EmQuartier. Founded in 2002 by James Freeman with a focus on sustainability and quality, the brand showcases a distinctive design featuring metallic tones, blue details and five Kyoto-style cold brew taps. Menu highlights centre on the signature Nola – a New Orleans-inspired blend of cold brew, roasted chicory, organic cane sugar and milk. Exclusively at the EmQuartier flagship, you can order the Nola Float, crowned with a rich scoop of ice cream for extra creaminess.

Century Theater Sukhumvit and Avani Bangkok Make an Offer You Can’t Refuse

Century Theater Sukhumvit

Watch mafia family drama play out in Coppola’s The Godfather while savouring pasta at Century Theater Sukhumvit from 22 August to 13 September 

Century Theater Sukhumvit and Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok are extending an offer you truly shouldn’t refuse: La Famiglia Legacy: Table & Screen, a cinema dining experience running weekends from 22 August to 13 September. Instead of sneaking smuggled popcorn into the dark, you will be watching Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather (1972) while being plied with welcome drinks, small Italian bites, signature pasta and essential cannoli. Tickets sit at THB 1,550 for Rows E–F, or THB 1,650 if you prefer to inspect the Corleone family drama up close in Rows A–D. Reserve your seat at least an hour before showtime via @centurytheater on Line OA before someone else takes the contract.

Enoteca Brings Different Expressions of Tuscany to Bangkok

Enoteca, Sukhumvit 27

Sip Chianti Classico, Bolgheri and Brunello di Montalcino over a THB 3,100++ five-course feast on 3 September, limited seats only 

Tuscany is every wine lover’s dreamland, but airfare from Bangkok isn’t doing anyone’s wallet any favours right now. Luckily, Enoteca is bringing Tuscany straight to you. On Thursday, September 3, Enoteca hosts “Somewhere in Tuscany,” pouring seven insane bottles alongside a five-course feast for THB 3,100++. Only 18 lucky winos get to sip through Frescobaldi sparkling, a rare white, an oak-free cult Sangiovese, and top-scoring Brunello paired with mussels, risotto, lamb with chestnuts and artisanal cheeses. Grab your seat before it fills up.

Matcha People Lands at Erawan Bangkok

Erawan Bangkok

The Drop by Dough crew and Ploi Horwang bring their cult matcha hit to Erawan, pouring pure green tea for the aesthetically obsessed

Matcha People spreads its wings to Erawan Bangkok, setting up a specialty bar on the first floor. The minimalist space rocks a giant communal table built for local tea obsessives to hang out.They’re whipping up everything from pure ceremonial whisks and silky lattes to weirdly delicious mocktails and fresh daily baked treats. Open daily from 8am to 8pm, it’s your newest excuse to ditch coffee and get aggressively caffeinated on premium green goodness right in Ratchaprasong.

Saneh Jaan Opens Jaan Ranjuan Cocktail and Tea Lounge

Saneh Jaan, 130-132 Wireless Road

A decade in, Saneh Jaan levels up with Jaan Ranjuan, a cocktail and tea lounge packed with inventive drinks and curated bar bites

Ten years in, Michelin-starred titan Saneh Jaan is shaking things up with a restaurant revamp and the launch of Jaan Ranjuan, a new Cocktail & Tea Lounge. This fine dining staple is stepping beyond the formal dinner plate into an atmospheric, day-to-night sanctuary. Jaan Ranjuan spins native Thai herbs, local fruits, and wild regional spices into boozy, inventive potions, alongside boutique teas and curated small bites. It’s a dangerously smooth, slow-paced spot explicitly designed to get you drinking through Thailand’s culinary heritage without any heavy formality.

Sra Bua Hands the Reins to Chef Num

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Sra Bua enters a new chapter under Chef Num Weerawat, rolling out an inventive culinary concept highlighting Thailand’s rich biodiversity

Sra Bua at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has a new name, new chef and a new direction. Now led by Chef Weerawat “Num” Triyasenawat, the restaurant is digging into Thailand’s wild side, from seasonal foraging and heritage rice to fermentation and ingredients from land, rivers and seas. Choose between the Signature Biodiversity Journey or a plants-and-roots-focused menu, with both tasting menus priced at THB 4,900++ per person for dinner.

Tichuca Reopens with Renovated Tree Structure

Tichuca Rooftop Bar, T-One Building

Upward of 1,000 Angkalung bamboo tubes replace the old 400, reshaping the giant canopy around nature’s Fibonacci Spiral pattern

Tichuca reopened on 14 August after its biggest renovation since launching in 2020. The rooftop has been reworked around Thai materials, craftsmanship, art, music, food and design, with timber from the original space turned into furniture and used plastic given a second life. Its famous tree sculpture has also grown up, now featuring more than 1,000 Angkalung bamboo tubes and a Fibonacci Spiral-inspired design, with rattan from Nakhon Ratchasima shaping the new structure. Same Tichuca spirit, just with considerably more going on.