Guidebook for Bangkok
Food Scene
Patara is synonymous with Thai fine dining, and one of Thong Lor's most elegant and classic options for enjoying Royal Thai cuisine. Founded by noted restauranteur Khun Patara Sila–On, the highly successful establishment has branches in Singapore, Beijing, Vienna, and several branches in London, along with this refined, yet intimate branch in Bangkok.
Patara Fine Thai Cuisine
19 Sukhumvit55Patara is synonymous with Thai fine dining, and one of Thong Lor's most elegant and classic options for enjoying Royal Thai cuisine. Founded by noted restauranteur Khun Patara Sila–On, the highly successful establishment has branches in Singapore, Beijing, Vienna, and several branches in London, along with this refined, yet intimate branch in Bangkok.
This stylish restaurant serves up traditional northern Indian cooking in yet another trendy Thong Lor neighbourhood space. The menu runs the gamut of all the usual favourites like palak paneer and alu gobi all the way to the succulent specialty khushk raan, which is entire lamb leg pot roasted in spices. The coconut flavoured southern Goan fish curry also is recommended, as is the dahi kebab, vegetable rolls that are stuffed with yoghurt. The restaurant takes its name from the art of blending spices, and prides itself for its various masala mixes, a perfect stop before a night out at the various clubs and bars along the rest of fashionable Thong Lor.
Masala Art
Soi Thong LoThis stylish restaurant serves up traditional northern Indian cooking in yet another trendy Thong Lor neighbourhood space. The menu runs the gamut of all the usual favourites like palak paneer and alu gobi all the way to the succulent specialty khushk raan, which is entire lamb leg pot roasted in spices. The coconut flavoured southern Goan fish curry also is recommended, as is the dahi kebab, vegetable rolls that are stuffed with yoghurt. The restaurant takes its name from the art of blending spices, and prides itself for its various masala mixes, a perfect stop before a night out at the various clubs and bars along the rest of fashionable Thong Lor.
The quaint three story shophouse on Thong Lor is easy to miss it looks so small from the outside, but once through the doors, it is a relaxing and homey spot, probably a recreation of what grandma's kitchen was all about, and indeed, the owner serves up his grandma's hard to find recipes that he grew up with in Trat, a town on Thailand's eastern seaboard. The menu is extensive here, and has many hard to find old school recipes that will have you ready to come back before you've even left!
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Supanniga Eating Room, Thonglor : ห้องทานข้าวสุพรรณิการ์, ทองหล่อ
11 Soi Thong LoThe quaint three story shophouse on Thong Lor is easy to miss it looks so small from the outside, but once through the doors, it is a relaxing and homey spot, probably a recreation of what grandma's kitchen was all about, and indeed, the owner serves up his grandma's hard to find recipes that he grew up with in Trat, a town on Thailand's eastern seaboard. The menu is extensive here, and has many hard to find old school recipes that will have you ready to come back before you've even left!
Maki Maki brings a breath of fresh air to all the endless number of sushi joints clamoring for attention on the Japanese heavy Thong Lor dining scene. The restaurant pays homage to Chicago style fusion maki sushi rolls, which dominate the extensive menu.
Maki On Fifth
Soi Thong Lo 5Maki Maki brings a breath of fresh air to all the endless number of sushi joints clamoring for attention on the Japanese heavy Thong Lor dining scene. The restaurant pays homage to Chicago style fusion maki sushi rolls, which dominate the extensive menu.
Thonglor's Best Nightlife, Bars: Imagine sitting in a renovated garage full of retro relics that serves outstanding drinks and you've got Shades of Retro. This cozy happening neighborhood bar, hidden down a sub soi of Thong Lor, is crammed in every niche with everything from old Vespas to vintage LP's, gramophones, and all sorts of assorted bric a brac surrounding each table. Free popcorn is served nonstop, and the caiparinhias are the best you will find outside of Brazil. Indie tunes are on the sound system, and the decibel level is low enough to enjoy conversation. An excellent place to chill out, and yes, the furniture (and everything else) is for sale.
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Shades of Retro
808/12 Soi Thara Rom 2Thonglor's Best Nightlife, Bars: Imagine sitting in a renovated garage full of retro relics that serves outstanding drinks and you've got Shades of Retro. This cozy happening neighborhood bar, hidden down a sub soi of Thong Lor, is crammed in every niche with everything from old Vespas to vintage LP's, gramophones, and all sorts of assorted bric a brac surrounding each table. Free popcorn is served nonstop, and the caiparinhias are the best you will find outside of Brazil. Indie tunes are on the sound system, and the decibel level is low enough to enjoy conversation. An excellent place to chill out, and yes, the furniture (and everything else) is for sale.
Former Atlantic Monthly food critic Jarred Wrisley wanted a place where foodies could enjoy top notch Thai street food without having to sit on stools in the heat, and his converted Chinese shophouse restaurant is now the talk of the town, with divine northern haeng lay Burmese curry and roasted larb phet duck salad heading a menu full of Thai culinary delights. Wrisley's sleek eatery in fashionable Thong Lor is popular amongst both locals and expats, as the ingredients are fresh, spices not toned down, and yet the owner's unique twists and experimentations are what give the dishes that extra pizzazz and set Soul Food Mahanakorn a world apart from other dining options.
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Soul Food Mahanakorn
10 ถนน สุขุมวิท 55 ซอย ทองหล่อFormer Atlantic Monthly food critic Jarred Wrisley wanted a place where foodies could enjoy top notch Thai street food without having to sit on stools in the heat, and his converted Chinese shophouse restaurant is now the talk of the town, with divine northern haeng lay Burmese curry and roasted larb phet duck salad heading a menu full of Thai culinary delights. Wrisley's sleek eatery in fashionable Thong Lor is popular amongst both locals and expats, as the ingredients are fresh, spices not toned down, and yet the owner's unique twists and experimentations are what give the dishes that extra pizzazz and set Soul Food Mahanakorn a world apart from other dining options.
Nihonmura Mall is an extension project of the famous ?Nihonmura?, the Japanese restaurant complex on Soi Thonglor 13. Having been established for over 10 years, it is well known among both Japanese and Thai people who love authentic Japanese food. It has become their most favourite place for dining and hanging out with friends and family. All restaurants and shops in Nihonmura are owned and operated by Japanese ex-patriates and this has been one of the key ingredients of the success of Nihonmura. In addition to this, our location is second to none as we are right in the middle of the largest Japanese community in Bangkok.
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Nihonmura Mall
Soi Lak KhetNihonmura Mall is an extension project of the famous ?Nihonmura?, the Japanese restaurant complex on Soi Thonglor 13. Having been established for over 10 years, it is well known among both Japanese and Thai people who love authentic Japanese food. It has become their most favourite place for dining and hanging out with friends and family. All restaurants and shops in Nihonmura are owned and operated by Japanese ex-patriates and this has been one of the key ingredients of the success of Nihonmura. In addition to this, our location is second to none as we are right in the middle of the largest Japanese community in Bangkok.
Situated in Thonglor Soi 3, The Market Place offers a wide range of international restaurants, a supermarket and plenty of fast food outlets. Office workers gather in the modern coffee shops at lunchbreaks and at the restaurants after works, while teenagers tend to head straight for franchises such as McDonalds and Burger King.
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Wine Loft
144 Soi Sukhumvit 55Situated in Thonglor Soi 3, The Market Place offers a wide range of international restaurants, a supermarket and plenty of fast food outlets. Office workers gather in the modern coffee shops at lunchbreaks and at the restaurants after works, while teenagers tend to head straight for franchises such as McDonalds and Burger King.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bit of Bollywood in Bangkok has arrived in Thong Lor. Desi Beats is cocktails and dancing venue that occupies both an indoor and outdoor space in the chic trendy nightlife Opus Building on Soi 10, home already to Glam and Bombay Blues, which are stylish shisha and drink bars. Desi Beats features a Moroccan theme, with red carpets, pillows and cushions on the floor, and some hip themed architecture and design. There is a colorful indoor area to chill at or else you can opt for the relaxing sofas out on the rooftop deck. The bar focuses on flavoured shisha pipes, colorful exotic cocktails like Jagger Bomb, Sex In the City, and Tokyo Iced Tea, and Asian fusion food that are accompanied by a Bollywood soundtrack and international tunes. Desi Beats also features party and dance nights with DJ's and groovy playlists on weekends and holidays, and it's a hip urban hotspot.
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Desi beats
139 Soi Thong Lo 10A bit of Bollywood in Bangkok has arrived in Thong Lor. Desi Beats is cocktails and dancing venue that occupies both an indoor and outdoor space in the chic trendy nightlife Opus Building on Soi 10, home already to Glam and Bombay Blues, which are stylish shisha and drink bars. Desi Beats features a Moroccan theme, with red carpets, pillows and cushions on the floor, and some hip themed architecture and design. There is a colorful indoor area to chill at or else you can opt for the relaxing sofas out on the rooftop deck. The bar focuses on flavoured shisha pipes, colorful exotic cocktails like Jagger Bomb, Sex In the City, and Tokyo Iced Tea, and Asian fusion food that are accompanied by a Bollywood soundtrack and international tunes. Desi Beats also features party and dance nights with DJ's and groovy playlists on weekends and holidays, and it's a hip urban hotspot.
Australian nightlife designer and creator Ashley Sutton was already famed for his bizarre and unique Iron Fairies bar, but rather than open a sequel, he made a different film altogether, this time round creating what he termed "a fish and chips saloon for sexy people." Like Iron Fairies, Fat Gutz is dark and intimate, with a mariner's saloon vibe. The menu here lays tribute to sunken ships, with an epic drink list created by New York cocktail whiz Joseph Boroski, featuring Neptunia's (made with white rum, pomegranate, molasses, mint, fresh lime and champagne), or the Junyo Maru (Irish whiskey, honey melon lime, and crushed cucumber).
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Fat Gut’z Saloon
Australian nightlife designer and creator Ashley Sutton was already famed for his bizarre and unique Iron Fairies bar, but rather than open a sequel, he made a different film altogether, this time round creating what he termed "a fish and chips saloon for sexy people." Like Iron Fairies, Fat Gutz is dark and intimate, with a mariner's saloon vibe. The menu here lays tribute to sunken ships, with an epic drink list created by New York cocktail whiz Joseph Boroski, featuring Neptunia's (made with white rum, pomegranate, molasses, mint, fresh lime and champagne), or the Junyo Maru (Irish whiskey, honey melon lime, and crushed cucumber).
Myst started out as a gourmet cocktail bar over at Grass on Thonglor, but has since relocated around the corner to Soi 10, where all the happening Thonglor clubs are. The new venue is more spacious, featuring lots of dance space inside of a mood lit purple glass house, plus there is an outdoor wood deck with long comfortable couches to hang out on if the weather is nice. A live band plays here each night, and there are special concerts and other events as well. Not only is the atmosphere pretty happening, but Myst serves up some of Thonglor's top drinks, the most famed of which is their signature Flaming Lamborghini, which is comprised of Blue Curacao, Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlau, and served as a fireball. Be prepared for a wannabe seen and pretty young thing crowd here, this spot attracts the youthful Thai hi society crowd.
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185 Soi Ekkamai 5Myst started out as a gourmet cocktail bar over at Grass on Thonglor, but has since relocated around the corner to Soi 10, where all the happening Thonglor clubs are. The new venue is more spacious, featuring lots of dance space inside of a mood lit purple glass house, plus there is an outdoor wood deck with long comfortable couches to hang out on if the weather is nice. A live band plays here each night, and there are special concerts and other events as well. Not only is the atmosphere pretty happening, but Myst serves up some of Thonglor's top drinks, the most famed of which is their signature Flaming Lamborghini, which is comprised of Blue Curacao, Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlau, and served as a fireball. Be prepared for a wannabe seen and pretty young thing crowd here, this spot attracts the youthful Thai hi society crowd.
Sightseeing
Dedicated to Pridi Banomyong, who was one of the prominent leaders in the 1932 coup, this non-profit academic organization promotes research in social studies and regularly hosts art, music and culture events. Lectures and films are shown each year on May 11th to celebrate Pridi Banomyong Day, while other interesting exhibitions and events are also held here throughout the year.
Pridi Banomyong Institute
1 55 Sukhumvit RdDedicated to Pridi Banomyong, who was one of the prominent leaders in the 1932 coup, this non-profit academic organization promotes research in social studies and regularly hosts art, music and culture events. Lectures and films are shown each year on May 11th to celebrate Pridi Banomyong Day, while other interesting exhibitions and events are also held here throughout the year.
Dinosaur Planet Bangkok is a theme park dedicated to prehistoric beasts, from the snarling T-rex to packs of Velociraptors. Opening in 2016, the amusement park will be located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit and will feature up to 200 life size models of popular dinosaurs. This promises to be very popular a place to photograph yourself with these long extinct beasts, and the construction of these models is incredibly impressive.
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Dinosaur Planet
Dinosaur Planet Bangkok is a theme park dedicated to prehistoric beasts, from the snarling T-rex to packs of Velociraptors. Opening in 2016, the amusement park will be located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit and will feature up to 200 life size models of popular dinosaurs. This promises to be very popular a place to photograph yourself with these long extinct beasts, and the construction of these models is incredibly impressive.
It is hard to believe that somewhere as calm and green as Baan Kamthieng House Museum is located just next to Asoke, one of the busiest junctions on Sukhumvit, surrounded by towering hotels, condos and in the shadow of Terminal 21 shopping centre. The setting of this renovated teak house feels more like the northern Thai village it originated in rather than the middle of a concrete jungle. Well renovated with interesting displays, a visit here will give you a great insight into traditional rural life. It is not worth making a long trip just to see it unless you are passionate about Thai history, but do take a peek if you find yourself in the area. Read More...
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (Tuesday to Saturday)
Location: 131 Thanon Asok Montri, Sukhumvit Soi 21 (nearly MRT station Sukhumvit and BTS station Asoke)
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Kamthieng House Museum
131 Thanon Asok MontriIt is hard to believe that somewhere as calm and green as Baan Kamthieng House Museum is located just next to Asoke, one of the busiest junctions on Sukhumvit, surrounded by towering hotels, condos and in the shadow of Terminal 21 shopping centre. The setting of this renovated teak house feels more like the northern Thai village it originated in rather than the middle of a concrete jungle. Well renovated with interesting displays, a visit here will give you a great insight into traditional rural life. It is not worth making a long trip just to see it unless you are passionate about Thai history, but do take a peek if you find yourself in the area. Read More...
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (Tuesday to Saturday)
Location: 131 Thanon Asok Montri, Sukhumvit Soi 21 (nearly MRT station Sukhumvit and BTS station Asoke)
Entertainment & Activities
Located on the fourth floor of the J Avenue shopping Mall, this small and intimate bowling centre is a great place to let off a little steam and hang out with friends in the evening before heading to one of Thonglor’s trendy bars or restaurants. Fresh and funky music is provided by an in house DJ and groups can take advantage of regular deals and promotions.
Major Bowl Hit
Located on the fourth floor of the J Avenue shopping Mall, this small and intimate bowling centre is a great place to let off a little steam and hang out with friends in the evening before heading to one of Thonglor’s trendy bars or restaurants. Fresh and funky music is provided by an in house DJ and groups can take advantage of regular deals and promotions.
Offering classes ranging from level 1 to level 3, spending time at the Iyengar Yoga Studio is the perfect place to unwind. Classes focus on teaching students both physical and mental discipline and creating harmony between body and mind, while demonstrating a range of different postures that students can then apply in private practice.
IYENGAR YOGA
Offering classes ranging from level 1 to level 3, spending time at the Iyengar Yoga Studio is the perfect place to unwind. Classes focus on teaching students both physical and mental discipline and creating harmony between body and mind, while demonstrating a range of different postures that students can then apply in private practice.
Snow Town Bangkok (เปิดบริการถึง 31 กรกฎาคม 2561)
982/22 Sukhumvit RdMajor Cineplex Sukhumvit
39 Sukhumvit RdPaintbar Bangkok
Soi Sukhumvit 49Shopping
J Avenue Lifestyle Shopping Center & Entertainment One of the most popular entertainment centres in the Thonglor area, J Avenue attracts everyone from teenagers to mothers and businessmen looking for somewhere to unwind after work. Combining classic elements of both the Eastern and Western styles, J Avenue, provides plenty of international and Asian chain stores here as well as funky boutiques and stalls. Restaurants come in every shape and size, from fast food franchises to stylish Japanese restaurants, while entertainment is provided by cinemas and video arcades.
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J Avenue Thonglor
323 ถนน สุขุมวิทJ Avenue Lifestyle Shopping Center & Entertainment One of the most popular entertainment centres in the Thonglor area, J Avenue attracts everyone from teenagers to mothers and businessmen looking for somewhere to unwind after work. Combining classic elements of both the Eastern and Western styles, J Avenue, provides plenty of international and Asian chain stores here as well as funky boutiques and stalls. Restaurants come in every shape and size, from fast food franchises to stylish Japanese restaurants, while entertainment is provided by cinemas and video arcades.
Expect to find a long list of designer brands at the new EmQuartier Bangkok, as well as a distinctly futuristic design with dozens of restaurants, offices, event halls and a cool atrium garden – complete with a waterfall. There’s also direct access from Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain and a link to the original Emporium mall across the road.
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Em Quartier
695 Sukhumvit RdExpect to find a long list of designer brands at the new EmQuartier Bangkok, as well as a distinctly futuristic design with dozens of restaurants, offices, event halls and a cool atrium garden – complete with a waterfall. There’s also direct access from Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain and a link to the original Emporium mall across the road.
Emporium Bangkok is a sophisticated six-storey shopping centre in Sukhumvit, housing world-renowned designer brands, a luxurious cinema and state-of-the-art exhibition space, as well as an expansive supermarket and food court. Emporium Bangkok is also incredibly convenient as it is directly connected to the five-star Emporium Suites by Chatrium and Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain Station.
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Emporium
622 Sukhumvit RdEmporium Bangkok is a sophisticated six-storey shopping centre in Sukhumvit, housing world-renowned designer brands, a luxurious cinema and state-of-the-art exhibition space, as well as an expansive supermarket and food court. Emporium Bangkok is also incredibly convenient as it is directly connected to the five-star Emporium Suites by Chatrium and Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain Station.
Gateway Ekamai
Sukhumvit RoadTerminal 21 is a shopping mall with a great theme that recreates several world-famous cities under one roof. Find yourself wandering around a maze of shops in Tokyo City, sauntering down London’s Carnaby Street, bagging a bargain in an Istanbul zouk, or shopping for something to fill your growling stomach at the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. The nine floors at Terminal 21 are all a different location, and the main hall is designed like an airport departures zone. This fun mall houses some 600 shops, a Cineplex, and a food court with all kinds of mouth-watering Thai and international fare.
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曼谷T21購物商場
88 Soi Sukhumvit 19Terminal 21 is a shopping mall with a great theme that recreates several world-famous cities under one roof. Find yourself wandering around a maze of shops in Tokyo City, sauntering down London’s Carnaby Street, bagging a bargain in an Istanbul zouk, or shopping for something to fill your growling stomach at the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. The nine floors at Terminal 21 are all a different location, and the main hall is designed like an airport departures zone. This fun mall houses some 600 shops, a Cineplex, and a food court with all kinds of mouth-watering Thai and international fare.
Parks & Nature
Benchasiri Park has been built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. The landscape of the park consists of a vast green space. A lot of big trees around the park create shady and cool environment - a perfect setting to get some rest from the buzz of the city.
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Benjasiri Park
24 Soi Sukhumvit 22Benchasiri Park has been built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. The landscape of the park consists of a vast green space. A lot of big trees around the park create shady and cool environment - a perfect setting to get some rest from the buzz of the city.
Overlooking one of the most picturesque views of the downtown Bangkok skyline, Benjakitti Park covers a rectangular area of 130 rais (208,000sqms) opposite the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The park forms a narrow swathe of green around the expansive Lake Ratchada, with dedicated bicycle and jogging tracks encircling the whole park.
Set in the middle of the lake is the centrepiece fountain and a stage for light and sound performances during major festivals like New Year’s Eve and Loy Krathong. Apart from bicycling, the park offers paddle boats, row boats, a skateboarding ramp and fitness area where you can do various stretches on your own or join one of the aerobics sessions on a voluntary basis.
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明佳達公園
Thanon RatchadaphisekOverlooking one of the most picturesque views of the downtown Bangkok skyline, Benjakitti Park covers a rectangular area of 130 rais (208,000sqms) opposite the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The park forms a narrow swathe of green around the expansive Lake Ratchada, with dedicated bicycle and jogging tracks encircling the whole park.
Set in the middle of the lake is the centrepiece fountain and a stage for light and sound performances during major festivals like New Year’s Eve and Loy Krathong. Apart from bicycling, the park offers paddle boats, row boats, a skateboarding ramp and fitness area where you can do various stretches on your own or join one of the aerobics sessions on a voluntary basis.
Essentials
Tops Marketplace Thonglor
150 Soi Sukhumvit 55Foodland Supermarket Thonglor Branch
Soi Sukhumvit 11Villa Market
4-7 Sukhumvit RdPatty's Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
4 Soi Sukhumvit 63Laundry
Soi Sukhumvit 5