Guidebook for Khet Watthana
Food Scene
THE COMMONS
335 Soi Akkhara PhatsaduThe latest tapas contender in town, El Tapeo, is the sister restaurant of Madrid’s 12-year-old El Rinconcito de Juan, and boasts beautiful patterned tiles and yellow accents, and serve authentic flavors. Prices are also cheap for this part of town: small plates start at B130 for the gazpacho and B150 for gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) and albondigas de cerdo caseras (minced pork meatballs in homemade tomato sauce).
El Tapeo
ซอย Sukhumvit 61The latest tapas contender in town, El Tapeo, is the sister restaurant of Madrid’s 12-year-old El Rinconcito de Juan, and boasts beautiful patterned tiles and yellow accents, and serve authentic flavors. Prices are also cheap for this part of town: small plates start at B130 for the gazpacho and B150 for gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) and albondigas de cerdo caseras (minced pork meatballs in homemade tomato sauce).
Don’t want to cue up for 4 hours waiting for Jay Fai? Nhong Rim Khlong makes the steamy, delicious crab omelet that Michelin doesn’t know about. Just like Michelin’s crab queen, they use about 8-9 eggs in each omelet and are very generous with the crab meat. Unlike Jay Fai, the signature dish here will only set you back about B240 instead of up to B1,000. The queuing situation here might not be at Jay Fai levels, but there’s only about four bare-bones tables at Nhong Rim Khlong, so prepare to wait a bit. They whip up a pretty good crab fried rice, too.
Nong Rim Klong
51 Soi Ekkamai 23Don’t want to cue up for 4 hours waiting for Jay Fai? Nhong Rim Khlong makes the steamy, delicious crab omelet that Michelin doesn’t know about. Just like Michelin’s crab queen, they use about 8-9 eggs in each omelet and are very generous with the crab meat. Unlike Jay Fai, the signature dish here will only set you back about B240 instead of up to B1,000. The queuing situation here might not be at Jay Fai levels, but there’s only about four bare-bones tables at Nhong Rim Khlong, so prepare to wait a bit. They whip up a pretty good crab fried rice, too.
A brunch favorite arrives on Thonglor.
The name comes from a well-established brunch spot over on Sathorn, and here the dole out a similar daytime-friendly menu of breakfast burritos (B310, stacked full of porky goodness from Sloane’s and tangy sauces) and smashed avo open-face sandwiches (B240).
And if you want to skip on the coffee, they’ll even pour you punchy bloody Mary (B240) or a Grey Goose-spiked watermelon juice (B260).
The Casa Pagoda-leaning furniture is straight out of the original Pan Road branch, while the reason you get to lust over retro-styled big bikes while you wait for your flat white is ‘c
Luka Moto
235 Thong Lo RdA brunch favorite arrives on Thonglor.
The name comes from a well-established brunch spot over on Sathorn, and here the dole out a similar daytime-friendly menu of breakfast burritos (B310, stacked full of porky goodness from Sloane’s and tangy sauces) and smashed avo open-face sandwiches (B240).
And if you want to skip on the coffee, they’ll even pour you punchy bloody Mary (B240) or a Grey Goose-spiked watermelon juice (B260).
The Casa Pagoda-leaning furniture is straight out of the original Pan Road branch, while the reason you get to lust over retro-styled big bikes while you wait for your flat white is ‘c
Welcome to Bangkok brunch nirvana. When Roast first opened in 2011 at Seenspace, it kickstarted a lazy Sunday exodus from hotel buffets and into light-filled Thonglor cafes brimming with mid-century furnishings, dangling light bulbs and industrial coffee equipment. The food didn’t always get the same attention as the lattes, but it was always a nice place to waste an afternoon.
Since Roast’s relocation to the top-floor of The Commons, the Finn Juhl knock-off furniture has been given the boot in favor of cool concrete monochromes, subway tiles and smoky orbs of incandescent light, while the menu has had an even more impressive makeover.
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ROAST coffee & eatery
335 Soi Thong Lo 17Welcome to Bangkok brunch nirvana. When Roast first opened in 2011 at Seenspace, it kickstarted a lazy Sunday exodus from hotel buffets and into light-filled Thonglor cafes brimming with mid-century furnishings, dangling light bulbs and industrial coffee equipment. The food didn’t always get the same attention as the lattes, but it was always a nice place to waste an afternoon.
Since Roast’s relocation to the top-floor of The Commons, the Finn Juhl knock-off furniture has been given the boot in favor of cool concrete monochromes, subway tiles and smoky orbs of incandescent light, while the menu has had an even more impressive makeover.
he menu spotlights morning classics like the Full English Breakfast (B420), which comes with two eggs (any style), toast, bacon, sausage, ham and baked beans, and oatmeal porridge (B240), which combines the perfect texture of soft oats with fresh fruit.
On top of detox smoothies (B150), you'll find plenty of health-oriented items like the trending acai bowl (B260) and grilled pumpkin bread sandwich (B240) that comes with cheese and a variety of roasted veggies.
Of course, there's also coffee and tea, with our pick being the salted caramel latte (B120) which has a sweet drizzle of caramel that is contrasted by grains of sea salt.
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Tiny Cup Cafe
2 Soi Sukhumvit 55he menu spotlights morning classics like the Full English Breakfast (B420), which comes with two eggs (any style), toast, bacon, sausage, ham and baked beans, and oatmeal porridge (B240), which combines the perfect texture of soft oats with fresh fruit.
On top of detox smoothies (B150), you'll find plenty of health-oriented items like the trending acai bowl (B260) and grilled pumpkin bread sandwich (B240) that comes with cheese and a variety of roasted veggies.
Of course, there's also coffee and tea, with our pick being the salted caramel latte (B120) which has a sweet drizzle of caramel that is contrasted by grains of sea salt.
Khao Jao is a wonderful surprise. Maybe not for its food, which is delicious but not ground-breaking, but at least for the family-style service, quirky décor and sleek architecture—all this on a dime, in the midst of hip n’ hi-so Thonglor
Expect all the classics, and classic execution, such as with the crispy, pungent phad khana pla kaem (chinese broccoli with salted fish); sweet, soft khai yad sai (omelette stuffed with minced pork) to fight the spice; and the aforementioned hotties—a wonderfully aromatic khua kling (herbal, stir-fried minced pork) and a spicy gaeng luang (yellow curry) with velvety bamboo shoots
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Khao Jao
Khao Jao is a wonderful surprise. Maybe not for its food, which is delicious but not ground-breaking, but at least for the family-style service, quirky décor and sleek architecture—all this on a dime, in the midst of hip n’ hi-so Thonglor
Expect all the classics, and classic execution, such as with the crispy, pungent phad khana pla kaem (chinese broccoli with salted fish); sweet, soft khai yad sai (omelette stuffed with minced pork) to fight the spice; and the aforementioned hotties—a wonderfully aromatic khua kling (herbal, stir-fried minced pork) and a spicy gaeng luang (yellow curry) with velvety bamboo shoots
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden down a secluded soi off Thonglor, this bar is basically a Japanese hipster’s wet dream—super-cool without even trying. Duck inside the low door frame and you’ll be greeted by a soundtrack of achingly hip world music and a homely setting of couches and other mix-and-match furnishings. The well-stocked wooden bar is manned by a smiling Japanese man who whips up house specialties like the Do Do Shot (B120), a mix of vodka, olive, tabasco sauce and lime juice.
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22 Soi Thara Rom 2Hidden down a secluded soi off Thonglor, this bar is basically a Japanese hipster’s wet dream—super-cool without even trying. Duck inside the low door frame and you’ll be greeted by a soundtrack of achingly hip world music and a homely setting of couches and other mix-and-match furnishings. The well-stocked wooden bar is manned by a smiling Japanese man who whips up house specialties like the Do Do Shot (B120), a mix of vodka, olive, tabasco sauce and lime juice.
With its easy-going vibe and Taiwanese bar snacks, this gin specialist is not just for the know-it-alls—it’s a place for meeting friends new and old. The enormous gin collection spans big names and local artisanal distilleries.
Collection: 60+ labels
Tonics: Fever Tree, Thomas Henry, Fentimans
Must-try gin:The Botanist (B400*)
Just A Drink Maybe
37 Soi Silom 9With its easy-going vibe and Taiwanese bar snacks, this gin specialist is not just for the know-it-alls—it’s a place for meeting friends new and old. The enormous gin collection spans big names and local artisanal distilleries.
Collection: 60+ labels
Tonics: Fever Tree, Thomas Henry, Fentimans
Must-try gin:The Botanist (B400*)
Another chill option if you’re still reeling from too many mojitos during brunch (not to mention those two bottles you practically finished on your own on Saturday night). The usual soundtrack consists of oldies jazz and rock, which makes for good background music to relax. And if you need some retail therapy before declaring the weekend is truly over, you can always buy the furniture.
P/S : Don't miss the brew coffee promotion 60B every morning
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Shades of Retro
808/12 Soi Thara Rom 2Another chill option if you’re still reeling from too many mojitos during brunch (not to mention those two bottles you practically finished on your own on Saturday night). The usual soundtrack consists of oldies jazz and rock, which makes for good background music to relax. And if you need some retail therapy before declaring the weekend is truly over, you can always buy the furniture.
P/S : Don't miss the brew coffee promotion 60B every morning
Arts & Culture
The three-floor photography gallery also includes a bookstore and co-working space, and regularly offers photography workshops. With links to the non-profit charitable organization Lucie Foundation, based in the US, the gallery's aim is to promote the art of photography worldwide by honoring masters like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jean-Paul Goude and Steve McCurry.
House of Lucie
1 Soi Ekkamai 8The three-floor photography gallery also includes a bookstore and co-working space, and regularly offers photography workshops. With links to the non-profit charitable organization Lucie Foundation, based in the US, the gallery's aim is to promote the art of photography worldwide by honoring masters like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jean-Paul Goude and Steve McCurry.
Entertainment & Activities
VR1 sits on Thonglor and lets people try their hand at the HTC Vive—a virtual reality headset that turns the room you’re in into a make-believe computer-generated space. Plug in and try your hand at shooting games, horror simulators and culinary challenges. Though HTC Vive is the main system on offer, they do have Oculus and Playstation VR systems, too. The price is B650 for the first hour, and goes down to B550 for every hour after that. The cafe itself—white brick, fake grass terrace, Tolix chairs—dishes out fries and edamame (B100-120), beers (from B100) and soft drinks.
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VR1 BKK Thonglor Virtual Reality
154 Soi Sukhumvit 55VR1 sits on Thonglor and lets people try their hand at the HTC Vive—a virtual reality headset that turns the room you’re in into a make-believe computer-generated space. Plug in and try your hand at shooting games, horror simulators and culinary challenges. Though HTC Vive is the main system on offer, they do have Oculus and Playstation VR systems, too. The price is B650 for the first hour, and goes down to B550 for every hour after that. The cafe itself—white brick, fake grass terrace, Tolix chairs—dishes out fries and edamame (B100-120), beers (from B100) and soft drinks.
Game Over Lounge is a modern day playground, located at Liberty Plaza in Thonglor (Sukhumvit Soi 55). They offer many different types of games, yummy burgers and a large selection of drinks from Daniel Thaiger. Here are some details you may want to know before you visit Game Over Lounge.
A non-member one-day pass cost 300 Baht and includes two hours of playtime on PC systems or one hour for console/board games. Each additional hour is charged at 100 Baht for PC games, 150 Baht for board games and 300 Baht for consoles
Try one of the recommended Beef burgers like Mr. Steve and The Cowboy. You won't regret it! Truffle Parmesan Fries are great for a side dish. If you would like to get som
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Game Over Lounge
1000/39 ถนน สุขุมวิท ถถGame Over Lounge is a modern day playground, located at Liberty Plaza in Thonglor (Sukhumvit Soi 55). They offer many different types of games, yummy burgers and a large selection of drinks from Daniel Thaiger. Here are some details you may want to know before you visit Game Over Lounge.
A non-member one-day pass cost 300 Baht and includes two hours of playtime on PC systems or one hour for console/board games. Each additional hour is charged at 100 Baht for PC games, 150 Baht for board games and 300 Baht for consoles
Try one of the recommended Beef burgers like Mr. Steve and The Cowboy. You won't regret it! Truffle Parmesan Fries are great for a side dish. If you would like to get som
Essentials
FamilyMart
Sukhumvit RoadTops Marketplace Thonglor
150 Soi Sukhumvit 55Foodland Supermarket Thonglor Branch
Soi Sukhumvit 11