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Let fantasy fly in Ekkamai’s kink-forward speakeasy ‘Playroom’
New to Ekkamai is a sultry speakeasy made for fancy date nights and celebrations that we all survived the rough ‘n...
Hidden Thonglor bar launches cafe to survive Lockdown 2.0
The first time bars were ordered shut and a booze ban slapped in place, a Thonglor speakeasy behind a row of gym lockers shut... Read on
Nimanye! Russian resto ‘Moon Under Water’ retreats to Soi Suan Phlu
After quitting the eastern bloc of Phra Khanong, Bangkok’s only fully dedicated Russian restaurant has opened a new front across town in a trendy... Read on
Chinatown sweet shop ‘Ba Hao Tian Mi’ brings its savory bites to Thonglor
A Chinatown dessert bar has entered the bustling Thonglor ‘hood with a bigger menu that adds savory items to the mix. Set in a... Read on
Barless Bangkok bartenders ditch drinks for spicy noodles, dim sum
After City Hall ordered Bangkok bars shut indefinitely amid rising COVID-19 infections, two bar owners in Chinatown took up some heritage recipes from the... Read on
Feed all your senses at otherworldly digital feast
As the risotto arrived, a fluorescent jellyfish floated across the table and climbed up the walls. When touched by a diner’s fingers, the luminous... Read on
Where to holiday feast in Bangkok on a mere bourgeois or princely budget
Pause your diets and order that free-flow package, it’s time for the holiday feast. Sleigh it with our guide to festive dinners, lunches and... Read on
Unleash the beet, eat without meat at these 17 Bangkok veggie joints
The plant-based lifestyle isn’t just a trend. It’s good for the environment, your body, and, if you will, your soul. We have picked some... Read on
Deli-bistro ‘El Mercado’ brings Euro vibe to Sukhumvit 35
A purveyor of cold cuts, cheeses, house wines and good outdoor vibes has come to Phrom Phong. El Mercado, the French-style bistro and popular... Read on
New Bangkok bar brings vinyl, mid-century California vibes to Thonglor
The latest project from the Rabbit Hole Group (the folks behind Canvas, Crimson Room, Draft Land, Rabbit Hole), Bar Marco transforms a two-story rowhouse... Read on
Natural Wine Week kicks off today at 25 Bangkok venues
With the festive season comes a strong desire to send 2020 on its way with heavy, strong drinks. Fortunately, this can be done. To... Read on
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. Though many cannot travel home to... Read on
Pride Vibe: Riverside spot ‘Lost & Found’ brings dance, drag shows and more
Bangkok never lacks venues that celebrate its sweeping diversity: Welcoming guests last week was a glamorous new riverside bar billed as a “decadent destination... Read on
Charoen Krung bar puts Thai twist on New York City jazz, Tokyo vinyl
The Charoen Krung creative district has welcomed a classy new cocktail and jazz bar from the ever-stylish Siwilai...
Life after Gaa: Chef Garima brings Indian breakfasts and evening wines to Thonglor
After closing Gaa post-lockdown, chef Garima Arora and company have returned with a new project in Thonglor. Occupying...
10 tips for making home-cooked Thai food, from a Le Cordon Bleu-trained professional chef
Natchayakorn “Chef Fai” Limkertpol is a graduate of Thailand’s best culinary school, Le Cordon Bleu Dusit in...
‘1881’ reasons to reconsider dining in a shopping mall
COCONUTS CRITIC’S TABLE — There’s something deeply unsexy about shopping mall food. The sterile sushi of...
24 hours of amazing eats from Chinatown to Silom
[Coconuts Bangkok x Singha] Bangkok is the city of angels, and our angels never sleep – nor do they stop...
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where to booze in BangkokHidden Thonglor bar launches cafe to survive Lockdown 2.0
The first time bars were ordered shut and a booze ban slapped in place, a Thonglor speakeasy behind a row of gym lockers shut down and hoped for it to end. This time, nearly a year later, it was prepared for the “second wave” pain. Find the Locker Room...
Nimanye! Russian resto ‘Moon Under Water’ retreats to Soi Suan Phlu
After quitting the eastern bloc of Phra Khanong, Bangkok’s only fully dedicated Russian restaurant has opened a new front across town in a trendy soi. Best known two years for authentic Russian tastes cooked by an authentic Russki, The Moon Under Water has dropped an iron skillet curtain across...
Chinatown sweet shop ‘Ba Hao Tian Mi’ brings its savory bites to Thonglor
A Chinatown dessert bar has entered the bustling Thonglor ‘hood with a bigger menu that adds savory items to the mix. Set in a bigger space than its forebearer in Chinatown, Ba Hao Tian Mi’s newest branch features the same sort of granite-topped and soft-curved interiors that evoke the...
Barless Bangkok bartenders ditch drinks for spicy noodles, dim sum
After City Hall ordered Bangkok bars shut indefinitely amid rising COVID-19 infections, two bar owners in Chinatown took up some heritage recipes from the past to survive the suddenly rocky present. Less than a week into 2021, after the government banned on-site alcohol sales for the second time in...
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.