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Bangkok, a melting pot of culinary excellence, is truly a food paradise. This time, we’ve rounded up seven new and highly-rated restaurants to indulge your taste buds.
Elegant English Afternoon Tea
The British believe that a relaxing afternoon tea session can soothe the fatigue of a long day. Modern women juggling family and career often bear a heavy mental and physical burden—why not take a break during your travels and unwind with an Afternoon Tea?
Located at Athenee Plaza, A ROYAL MERIDIEN has recently launched its new Athénée Royal High Tea (THB680, approx. HKD150), served on traditional three-tier porcelain stands featuring chocolate desserts, assorted English scones, and savory dishes with mustard seed spreads, paired with a fragrant floral tea (THB180, approx. HKD40)—the perfect choice to escape the hustle and enjoy a cozy afternoon.
A ROYAL MERIDIEN
Serving Hours: 2:00pm–6:00pm
Address: The Bakery and Glaz Bar, Plaza Athénée
Inquiry Website: www.plazaatheneebangkok.com/
Modern Western Cuisine at Salt//Pepper
Salt and pepper are the classic seasoning duo for cured meats, but in reality, there are countless ingredient combinations that can elevate flavors. To explore these possibilities, Salt//Pepper restaurant has curated global ingredients over the years and combined them with Western cooking techniques to create a series of unique modern dishes. Highlights include the “Triple B Burger with Mocha Bun” made with mocha coffee, the tom yum-flavored “Creammy Tomyum,” and a variety of fruit-infused drinks—all guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.
Who would have thought that the sour-spicy flavor of tom yum pairs surprisingly well with cream? This Creammy Tomyum is a proud creation of the Salt//Pepper chef. (THB210, approx. HKD46)
Salt//Pepper
Business Hours: 5:00pm–11:00pm (Monday), 11:00am–11:00pm (Tuesday–Sunday)
Address: 7th Floor, Central World, Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan, Khet Pathumwan, Bangkok
Inquiry Website: www.facebook.com/saltpepperfanpage/
Enjoy Bangkok’s Night Views—You Have to Check This Out
If you want to savor delicious Thai cuisine while taking in the breathtaking night views of downtown Bangkok, head to Heaven—one of Bangkok’s top ten Rooftop Bars & Restaurants. Perched atop the ZEN World building, Heaven spans four levels, including the Heaven-on-ZEN bar (19th & 20th floors), a Japanese restaurant (18th floor), and ZENSE (17th floor). Among them, Heaven-on-ZEN features a 360° open-air bar counter offering panoramic views of Bangkok. The restaurant specializes in modern Thai cuisine (which retains the essence of traditional Thai flavors while incorporating diverse cooking methods and ingredients to suit broader palates), resulting in dishes that are less heavy than those at traditional Thai restaurants—overall, very much to the liking of Hong Kong diners.
Heaven uses a roasting method to cook American Kurobuta pork, ensuring the juices are locked in for tender, juicy meat.
Roasted Kurobuta Pork (THB300, approx. HK$66)
Hemoglovin is a cocktail made with vodka, apple liqueur, lime, green apple, strawberry, syrup, and bitter orange—its alcohol content is mild, offering a refreshing taste. (THB370, approx. HK$81)
Pathumwan, Bangkok
Address: Level 17-20, ZEN World @ Central World, 4, 4/5 Rajadamri Road,
Inquiry Website: www.heavenbangkok.com/
Acknowledgements: Tourism Authority of Thailand (Hong Kong), Central Bangkok
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