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Fake Shack: Thonglor burger bro serves up the world’s best-known burgers
Three years ago, Taiki Tsubota went viral for making “perfect” burgers that famously drew a 1,000-strong waiting...
Behind doors forced shut, Charoen Krung’s tiki bar shifts to squeezing juice
With Bangkok bars closed yet again – and no reopening date on the horizon, or even a government stipend to compensate them — rum-oriented... Read on
Chiang Mai’s iconic ice-cream shop shuts after 13 years
An iconic landmark and ice-cream shop in Chiang Mai is the latest to be hit by the pandemic. Having served frozen treats in the... Read on
Avocados get spun into satisfying smoothies at Soi Chula’s ‘Wonderfood’
A superfood brand that rose to popularity from flea market pop-ups has finally settled into a permanent store just a few minutes from Chulalongkorn... Read on
Centuries-old homes get new lease of life as riverside cafe ‘Hong Sieng Kong’
After a year-long renovation, a set of old buildings built nearly two centuries ago officially has a new lease of life. Tucked in an... Read on
‘We can’t adapt anymore’: Yadong bar Thaisho calls it quits
After months of government-forced closures, a bar best known for its buzzing group atmosphere and shots of yadong – the traditional Thai herbal moonshine... Read on
A Hoi! Thonglor’s ‘Chinese izakaya’ serving ‘drunken’ chicken, and more
Sandwiched between Thonglor live music venue Studio Lam and Homeburg, Hoi – Chinese Izakaya can be accessed via a sort of hidden entrance in... Read on
Sri Lankan culture, flavors come in a banana leaf at ‘Cocolombo’
Sri Lankan food is either undiscovered in Bangkok or often mistaken for Indian food. In an effort to change this perception, restaurateur Chandini Gulrajani... Read on
‘Casa Panza’ brings bold Cuban flavors to Bangkok
Bangkok’s kaleidoscope of food cultures is hard to match, and adding to the melting pot is Casa Panza, a delivery-only service offering Cuban favorites. ... Read on
Straight outta Khaosan by way of Rome, ‘pinsa’ street bites come to Phra Khanong
We’ve nibbled away at New York-style and Neapolitan pizza, but Roman pinsa isn’t a common find in Bangkok. Here comes The Pocket, a delivery... Read on
Phrom Phong garden gem ‘Kram’ bids farewell after 7 years
Today is the last day to dine in a garden home setting in Bangkok’s Phrom Phong area. The latest to bid goodbye to diners... Read on
Star chef Gaggan collabs with Greyhound Cafe, Grab Food for lunchbox project
Gaggan Anand is no stranger to the unusual collaboration. Now, the celebrity chef has joined hands with a fashion and food powerhouse, as well... Read on
Break bread at Phrom Phong’s ‘Nine Pastry’ with sourdough from the Holy Land
Located in a standalone house down Sukhumvit Soi 24 aka “the other Ari,” Nine Pastry specializes in sourdough and baked treats with a Mediterranean... Read on
Great beans and art bring aroma and taste to Ekkamai cafe ‘A Keen House’
Opened recently in a small alley off Soi Sukhumvit 40, A Keen House does not only offer coffee and pastries – it’s...
Boutique importer opens ‘The Wine Merchant’ in Charoen Krung
Feeling stir crazy after being stuck at home for weeks? How about splurging on some new wines? A luxury hotel might not...
Zinc 101’s new nine layer burger comes stabbed with a syringe of au jus
Zinc 101 has just introduced a new burger that could be among Bangkok’s most indulgent and interesting. It features...
YTSB masters the sushi game
COCONUTS CRITIC’S TABLE – Bangkok suffers from no shortage of Japanese restaurants. You can find them hidden in...
Your Place Cafe: A place to call your own
COCONUTS HOT SPOT – About 200 meters down Sukhumvit Soi 39 on the right there’s a small soi with a number...
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where to booze in BangkokBehind doors forced shut, Charoen Krung’s tiki bar shifts to squeezing juice
With Bangkok bars closed yet again – and no reopening date on the horizon, or even a government stipend to compensate them — rum-oriented tiki bar Tropic City has come up with a fresh way to make a living: Instead of shaking drinks, they’re squeezing juices. The Charoen Krung...
Chiang Mai’s iconic ice-cream shop shuts after 13 years
An iconic landmark and ice-cream shop in Chiang Mai is the latest to be hit by the pandemic. Having served frozen treats in the Nimmanhaemin neighborhood in Chiang Mai for 13 years, Iberry Garden recently announced that it will close forever. The owner, Udom “Note” Taepanich, best known as...
Avocados get spun into satisfying smoothies at Soi Chula’s ‘Wonderfood’
A superfood brand that rose to popularity from flea market pop-ups has finally settled into a permanent store just a few minutes from Chulalongkorn University. Formerly known as Avocadia, Wonderfood now highlights the humble avocado from its mint-green shophouse on Soi Chula 5. The shop offers a variety of...
Centuries-old homes get new lease of life as riverside cafe ‘Hong Sieng Kong’
After a year-long renovation, a set of old buildings built nearly two centuries ago officially has a new lease of life. Tucked in an alley in the Talat Noi neighborhood, Hong Sieng Kong cafe opened last week, serving caffeinated drinks and desserts to visitors drawn to the popular riverside...
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.