With the intense proliferation of jim joomand muu krataplaces in recent years, it’s nice to know that one of the older, more basic specialists of this family favorite is still going strong. (read more...)
Walking down RCA strip and feeling bored with hip-hop and kids? Want to find just the right place to hang out with pals? What about playing pool? Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Here comes a new venue for all those who don’t want to worry about what they’re wearing, and guess what?
The buzz: Secret place in a rundown soi. Inside there is a lively scene in sharp contrast with the building’s exterior and the neighborhood. This is your very own bohemian hangout, complete with a homey design and indie music, without the Kao San backpacker downer.
Ever-bustling ramen chain is a favorite among Silom office workers and Japanese salarymen, serving an array of delicious ramen dishes in huge portions. Service is friendly but prepare to deal with noise.
If you have mental and physical ills to sort out, Rasayana offers a welcoming retreat. On offer are complete detoxification and rejuvenation programs to lead you on your way to optimum health. A body and mind studio is on hand for gyrotonics and fitness workouts for pregnancy.
This “raw food café” equipped with a full-service spa whips up dishes with a medley of fresh organic produce. Everything is cooked at 42 degrees Celsius, hence the moniker “raw or living food.” Specialties include Barley Sushi and Sun Burger.
Aside from its eclectic décor and strange music selection, this place somehow pulls off a vaguely elegant feel. Customers are mainly Thai families and a few expat Germans, who come for the authentic food and a good selection of German beers.
Red creates a pleasing fusion of Indian-meets-West creations. Its set lunch, featuring chicken tandoori, penne with pesto, chicken tikka or red mutton curry served with garlic naan and your choice of ice cream or coffee/tea, comes a very reasonable B295 net. A vegetarian set is also on offer.
A classy two-zoned martini and wine bar. The martini bar is situated outside and the wine bar indoors. Outdoors, everything is derived from mahogany: floors, walls, the long counter top and the stools. Inside, the wine lounge has large cushioned dinner sofa sets and, as the name suggests, is splashed with lots of bright red, contrasted with cream and black.
This pink building is sure to elicit oohs and ahhs for its rows of brightly colored hanging lamps, large swimming pool surrounded by a small garden, and an eclectic funky vibe. The food, fortunately, is as good and pleasing as the restaurant.
