Location, location, location. That old mantra that can make a big difference to a restaurant’s success and failure. And being next to Au Bon Pain and Secret Recipe at the end of a mall corridor means B Garden isn’t blessed on that front. To be fair, they do try and make you forget your surroundings.
The very colorful house-restaurant off the residential Soi 10 features liad-back-yet-loud walls (mainly pastel shades-but lots of different shades), massive smiles on the faces of the assembled wait staff and a long menu of Thai, Western and Chinese fare.
Simple, no-nonsense and homey with a touch of class: a description fitting the hostesses, the decor, and the French food alike. Order a coffee and you’re welcome to stay all day.
Like a lot of places on Soi Rangnam, Baan Ar-charn hosts its fair share of clueless foreign diners alongside big tables of Thais, all of them probably drawn to the place’s cozy but slightly awkward British pub meets country house looks.
The beautiful Thai-style compound is an art gallery space that doubles as a teaching studio up front. Nearby is a piano lounge in vintage decor. The restaurant serves a mix of Asain delights from Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai cuisines.
this renowed, high-end, two-story house serves toned-down Thai cuisine with a taste that can best be described as "gentle" or better yet, "farang friendly." The sort of food for foreigners who want culture, but can't stomach spicy stuff. It's a dining experience in a clean and shiny newly built tradiotional home with top-notch service.
What began as a modest seafood restaurant in a refurished antique wood house is now a hot spot for tourists and locals alike. Whether you're in the main structure, on the covered patio or on the boat-shaped addition, all seating is alfresco. Huge dished of everything from the sea are served by well-trained stass.
Unlike the original outlet, this offshoot branch is more airy, has hipper decor and ample parking. But hearty seafood dishes with hefty prices are still the strong points. Weekends see lots of big families with masses of kids.
Filled with mainstream hits, this pub-cum-restaurant dishes out eclectic spicy Thai fare that arrives in huge portions. Live music every weekend from 8pm onwards.
If home is where the heart is, then come here with an appetite. Right on the side of the road, with a huge red sign, this white restaurant is hard to miss. Serve Thai seafood. Judging by the numerous dishes accompanied with either mayo or salad cream they really like their mayonnaise.
This warm and woody café is one of the long-time favorites among the street’s row of cafes. Take a seat on its cushy sofa and enjoy a tempting selection of pastries while sipping a cup of aromatic coffee. Don’t miss the raspberry chocolate and opera cake.
The stylish four-story restaurant boasts a wide selection of European dishes with Asian accents. Equally extensive is its wine and drinks list that includes over 200 wines and over 200 spirits. Chill-out and lounge music adds into its cozy ambiance.
From a partner of Basilico comes Bacco—Osteria de Sergio (35/1 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-662-4538. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-midnight). Sergio Forte’s month-old restaurant serves up Italian fare in a spacious, stylish setting. The menu’s selection of risottos, pizzas and meats is just as generous.
