Prepare to have your senses dazzled It is entirely fitting that Osha Bangkok—the modishly elegant salle à manger and diplo-quarter darling of Thai fine dining—derives its name from the word…
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Katana Shabu
posted by Chris Michael September 13, 2017Authentically “un”-traditional Japanese cuisine With a “secret entry” door cleverly camouflaged as a stone wall, hand-painted walls, rooms with medieval castle-style stone walls, and an artisan-crafted Japanese-style sala dominating the…
Madame Shawn
posted by Chris Michael July 31, 2017“Aroi maak” gets a French accent As Bangkok’s many-faceted international dining scene continues to grow in diversity, so too has a diaspora of local chefs introduced the wonders of Thai…
Tables Grill
posted by Chris Michael June 27, 2017Deliciously furnished tribute to the Raja of Ratchaprasong A majestic elder statesman in the exclusive club of long-established five-star Bangkok properties, the Grand Hyatt Erawan is a landmark hotel…
Amari’s Sunday Brunch
posted by Chris Michael May 24, 2017Weekend feast at Amaya Food Gallery, Amari Watergate Hotel The Amari Watergate’s newly opened Amaya Food Gallery is featuring a Sunday Brunch inspired by the alluring flavours of Asian street…
Aldo’s Bistro
posted by Chris Michael March 31, 2017Welcome to the encore After falling into mediocrity with the mid-oughties departure of its original designer and kitchen Meister, French restaurant Aldo’s Bistro has risen from the ashes and is…
Breaking Bread with Francesco Lenzi
posted by Chris Michael March 17, 2017Respecting family traditions and the artistry of food preparation In an era when dining establishments are routinely praised for their contemporary attributes and innovative approaches, it is rare to find…
Avra Greek Restaurant
posted by Chris Michael March 13, 2017A rare and welcome gift from the Gods Much to the dismay of those with a special place in their heart for Greek food, Bangkok’s dining scene has long endured…
Galleria Milano
posted by Chris Michael February 17, 2017Charm-steeped cucina Italiano where classic meets cosmopolitan Let’s face it, most city noshers with international tastes have always taken Bangkok’s impressive community of Italian dining establishments for granted. Indeed, in…
Vertigo Too
posted by Chris Michael February 14, 2017“High anxiety” for the chronic gastronome It’s no easy task to repurpose a word that normally describes a psychological affliction into one synonymous with fine dining, worldly elegant ambience, and…