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Looking for a special dinner this Songkran? Here are 22 with seats over the holiday (and strict Covid-19 measures)
With the government toying with the idea of additional restrictions, it’s safe to say that several of us have...
Fill your buns with sloppy wieners from Bangkok’s ‘House of Hotdogs’
Croissants, Japanese shokupans, donuts, sho-nuts, sourdough, what’s Bangkok’s next bread-based fetish? Packing long buns with some saucy-ass dogs. Folks can now get their quintessential... Read on
Russian family bakes flavorful ‘Sourdough’ in Silom
Run by a Russian family that knows adeen or dva about baking, Sourdough Bangkok specializes in tangy, chewy, slow-fermented bread. At Sourdough’s shophouse off... Read on
Glorious Holes: Chiang Mai’s acclaimed vegan donuts now in Bangkok
After perfecting its recipes at its first shop in Chiang Mai, a highly acclaimed “handcrafted donut” cafe has found a sweet spot in Phrom... Read on
Thai weed grower opens CBD cafe by Sukhumvit Road for 4/20
Happy 4/20, Bangkok. Short of a proper spliff, celebrate the occasion with the next best thing at a new cafe dedicated to marijuana opening... Read on
Feast to your heart’s ‘Contento’ at new Italian hotspot in Bangkok’s old town
Surrounded by the brothels-turned-boutiques of Maitri Chit Road, Contento stands out with its fresh coat of navy blue paint and white pineapple wall sculptures.... Read on
Tres Bien! French superchef Alain Ducasse to open Bangkok culinary school
Looking to cook at a whole new level? A globally renowned culinary school is coming to Thailand to help aspiring chefs sharpen their kitchen... Read on
Newly opened bakery ‘Huus of Bread’ introduces Bangkok to ‘sho-nuts’
Around the corner from Summer Hill right by BTS Phra Khanong is a three-story spot with a decidedly minimal vibe that, rather than cafe,... Read on
Thai rice and curry culture championed at ‘Wanayook’
At the end of a candlelit cobblestone pathway at Victory Monument’s 515 Victory hotel, find a pastel yellow house fitted with white shutters that... Read on
Soi Sukhumvit 49 welcomes Thai-Malay smokehouse ‘Aromkwan Asian Smokery’
Set in the home of former Funky Lam chef Vishanu “Bank” Prempuk, this Batik-decorated, grill house is less a restaurant than a private dining... Read on
Chiang Mai, Bangkok among world’s vegetarian-friendly cities: study
The animals and climate thank you, Chiang Mai! You too, Bangkok! The northern province of Chiang Mai was named the world’s 36th best place... Read on
Fish sauce and cough syrup scoops are a thing at Bangkok ice cream parlor ‘10010 Bar’
Fish sauce and cough syrup have found their way into frozen dessert at a recently opened joint on Bangkok’s Thonburi side. Inside a Khlong... Read on
Black King Bar: Teens of Thailand, Asia Today crew match pizzas with cocktails at new joint
From the Teens of Thailand and Asia Today people come two new venues – Black King Bar and Tax — that are arguably the... Read on
There is some amazing Thai food going on for Gastro Gourmet 2021
Thai food dominates Gastro Gourmet this year. No other type of cuisine is better represented among the 28...
Booking is live for Bangkok’s newest and most exclusive dining event yet
Citibank Mastercard Gastro Gourmet brings together 28 of Bangkok’s best restaurants for one incredible month of food
Americans in Bangkok: Give thanks for life without COVID at these Thursday feasts
Given the raging pandemic and unsettled election, Americans may find Bangkok the best place to Thanksgiving this year....
Great beans and a little New Mexico flavor Udom Suk specialty cafe
While cafe culture has been conquering Bangkok soi by soi for years, from Ari and Thonglor to Sathorn and the old...
Cocktails on tap arrive in Bangkok, but will they be Talk of the Town?
The great Van Gogh. An elderly Thai couple harshly punished for picking wild mushrooms. A scandalous Kuala Lumpur spa...
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where to booze in BangkokFill your buns with sloppy wieners from Bangkok’s ‘House of Hotdogs’
Croissants, Japanese shokupans, donuts, sho-nuts, sourdough, what’s Bangkok’s next bread-based fetish? Packing long buns with some saucy-ass dogs. Folks can now get their quintessential New York street food fix from hot dog specialist House of Hotdogs. Opened just last month, it promises Big Apple-style franks, the kind traditionally topped...
Russian family bakes flavorful ‘Sourdough’ in Silom
Run by a Russian family that knows adeen or dva about baking, Sourdough Bangkok specializes in tangy, chewy, slow-fermented bread. At Sourdough’s shophouse off Pan Road in Silom area, husband-and-wife team Andrei Matveenkova and Olga Matveenkova use an all-natural starter – no commercial yeast involved – and bake their...
Glorious Holes: Chiang Mai’s acclaimed vegan donuts now in Bangkok
After perfecting its recipes at its first shop in Chiang Mai, a highly acclaimed “handcrafted donut” cafe has found a sweet spot in Phrom Phong. It will take another two months for the coffee shop to be fully set up, but freshly baked “handcrafted” donuts are already being served...
Thai weed grower opens CBD cafe by Sukhumvit Road for 4/20
Happy 4/20, Bangkok. Short of a proper spliff, celebrate the occasion with the next best thing at a new cafe dedicated to marijuana opening today just off Sukhumvit Road. The latest in an exploding number of venues adding cannabis to the mix, GTG Cafe is tucked inside a house...
Coconuts Bangkok Food & Drink
Are you hungry for knowledge or just hungry in general? Are you ready to go drinking but not sure which bar to choose? Coconuts can help you plan a gastronomic journey through Asia’s city of angels. From the riverside to the business district to the suburbs, let us recommend places to snack, feast, nibble, and munch your way around town. Not to mention, sip, swill, imbibe, and chug to your heart’s content. When you need to know about every little thing you can possibly eat and drink in Bangkok, Coconuts has you covered. We also offer extensive archives that explain Thai food to those new to the country. We can teach you how to recognize, try, and order Thai food like a pro. But we don’t offer just Thai food coverage. We cover the coolest craft beer brewers in the city, the hippest bespoke cocktail bars around town, and the location of every fattening food truck your heart desires after you’ve had your fill of drinks. Burgers? Tacos? Pizza? We’ve got you. We pride ourselves on offering not just food news, but reviews, features, updates and even Instagram posts from your favorite food happenings all over this great metropolis. And, we don’t just tell you what we love, we also give you the down and dirty details of all the edibles that don’t live up to the hype. When you want real, honest and of-the-moment food content, you need to look no further than Coconuts for your fresh and juicy food news.