The government’s latest dine-in ban, which began suddenly on June 28, has been devastating news for many local restaurant owners who only just reopened for dine-in a few weeks prior. In the past two years, the F&B industry has suffered massive from the pandemic, with unexpected shutdowns leaving restaurants unsupported and left to fend for themselves. Indeed, even some of the most established names in the dining scene have, as a result, decided to shut down for good. 

Here at Koktail, we encourage you to support local restaurants and keep them alive by ordering directly from the shops or through zero or low commission delivery services. This is to ensure that profits go to the store owners when they need it most. In addition, we will also be recommending our favourites restaurants here weekly in "What To Eat This Week" to remind or introduce you to quality restaurants that may be struggling to get under your radar. 

Enjoy the carefully crafted Thai recipes of Aksorn in the comforts of your home. A must-try on the menu is Namprik Num & Kab Moo, a beloved Northern Thai dish. It consists of crunchy, bite-sized pork crackling served alongside classic Thai green chilli dip. If you are looking for a fun and addictive appetizer whilst you WFH, this won't disappoint.

Aksorn
1266 Charoen Krung Rd
Open Tuesday-Sunday 5-9pm
02-116-8662, fb.com/aksornbangkok, Line: @aksornbkk

Ginger Farm is the spot for organic meals sustainably sourced from local producers. Famous for its yum (AKA Thai salads), we recommend trying the spicy brown rice noodle salad with fried mackerel. The fresh herbs and vegetables pair perfectly with the salty mackerel and savory sauce. 

Ginger Farm
3rd Floor, 101 The Third Place, 101/1 Sukhumvit Road
Open daily 11am-9pm
052-080-928, gingerfarmkitchen.com

One of my all-time favourite restaurants, Krua Khun Mae welcomes you with its signature home-cooked, stir-fried rice noodles with prawns. This restaurant's bestselling dish is perfectly seasoned with classic Thai spices and packed with rich shrimp paste aroma. Top it off with some freshwater mimosas and buttery shrimp, and you've got a simple dish that begs you to come back for more.

Krua Khun Mae
2599 Phatthanakan Rd
Open daily 10am-9pm
084-733-0022, Line: @kruakhunmae

With exclusive family recipes from the south of Thailand, Khua Kling Pak Sod specialises in bringing out the bold flavours of every home-cooked dish. The star of the show is the Khua Kling Moo Sab, or stir-fried spicy dry curry with flavourful spices and minced pork. Bring the heat down with some fresh vegetables on the side and you have a lovely, well-balanced meal.

Khua Kling Pak Sod
[Five branches in Bangkok. Please visit the website link below for more information.]
Open daily 9am-9pm
02-185-3977, khuaklingpaksod.com

If you are in the mood for Northeastern Thai dishes, head over to PaKaew Kai Krob, or PaKaew Grilled Chicken. This restaurant does not mess around with its signature combo of perfectly smoked crispy grilled chicken, steaming hot sticky rice and spicy Thai dipping sauce. 

PaKaew Grilled Chicken
1637 Lat Krabang Road
Open daily 8:30am-9pm
02-326-6559, fb.com/pakeawkaikrob, Line: @pakaewkaikrob