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13 newly imported dining chains that brought great joy to Bangkok in 2015

From Japanese cheesecakes to giant Taiwanese squid, we recount the year in snacks.

13 newly imported dining chains that brought great joy to Bangkok in 2015

By Natcha Sanguankiattichai

24 December, 2015 Bangkok time

1. Pierre Herme's haute-couture macarons (France)

2. Croissant Taiyaki's twist on a fishy classic (Japan)

3. Pinkberry's hiso froyo that actually tastes amazing (US)

4. Hot Star's chicken the size of your head (Taiwan)

5. Giant Squid's, ahem, giant squid (Taiwan)

6. Sweet Monster's popcorn-smothered soft serve (Korea)

7. LeTao's double-decker cheescakes (Japan)

8. Bake's palm-sized tarts of cheesy, gooey goodness (Japan)

9. Tim Ho Wan's Michelin-star dim sum (Hong Kong)

10. Ghignoni's real-deal gelato (Italy)

11. Teddy's Bigger Burgers's customizable handfuls (Hawaii, US)

12. Maison Eric Kayser's tres authentique croissants, breads and pastries (France)

13. Sulbing's massive, much-copied bowls of bingsu (Korea)

See also: 6 international chain restaurants we'd love to see in Bangkok (and our favorite local alternatives) / 17 times people in Bangkok went totally crazy about food