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Mock meats edge onto plates, but are Thais ready?
A sprinkle of chili, some pinkish “pork” and a few basil leaves tossed into a sizzling wok — chef...
FoodTuber Mark Wiens and ‘culinary rock star’ Gaggan team up to sell charity burgers
After the shocking and sudden closure of Michelin-starred powerhouse Gaggan, self-styled “culinary rock star” Gaggan Anand already has a new project: a street food... Read on
Pumpkin Spice Latte coming to Starbucks Thailand for 1st time since 2006
Autumn spice lovers, fans of extra-foamy coffee, basic b*tches — have we got pumpkin for you to talk about. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, the... Read on
Pretz and famous Thai chili paste brand Maepranom join forces, release 2 new spice-laden snacks
If you grew up in Asia, or have spent time living here, then you’ve likely eaten plenty of Pretz by now. The ubiquitous pencil-thin... Read on
Mega hot pot chain ‘Haidilao’ coming to Bangkok’s CentralWorld this month
Bubbling broth, fresh tofu cubes, sliced red meat and prawn paste — all paired with a variety of sauces and fixings available at an... Read on
This toast is on fire: Swensen’s sizzling toast and ice cream pan is trending in Thailand
Although the Bangkok weather gods have been giving us nice, strong breezes amid steady rainfall for the past few weeks, no amount of cool... Read on
Hong Kong’s oldest restaurant ‘Ser Wong Fun’ to host pop-up at Michelin-starred Paste Bangkok
Hong Kong’s oldest restaurant — it’s apparently best known for its snake dishes (!) — will temporarily operate in Bangkok for two days. Next... Read on
Michelin-starred Gaggan to close in Bangkok at end of month
Bangkok’s famed culinary powerhouse Gaggan will close its doors by the end of this month, its manager said Thursday, bringing a sudden end to the recently... Read on
GrabFood by Foot: Grab launches ‘walking’ food delivery service in Bangkok
Good news for lazy legs, hungry tummies and couriers without motorbikes — popular ride-hailing app and food delivery platform Grab announced yesterday that it... Read on
Here’s where to find jasmine-themed food and drink specials for the month of Mother’s Day
Thailand’s Mother’s Day is just around the corner (August 12). In Thai tradition, the jasmine flower is the symbol of showing love and gratitude... Read on
KFC Thailand is bringing back its tongue-numbing, ‘bravehearted chicken’ wings with mala hot sauce
If you thought that mala sauce had already reached its peak trendiness phase — it’s appearing everywhere from spicy hot to street vendors’ grilled... Read on
Manga Geeks, Unite: Detective Conan-themed Cafe Returning to Siam
Prepare your best set of eyeglasses, and ready yourself to throw out Conan’s catchphrase, “There is only one truth!” Returning for an encore after... Read on
24K food magic: Bangkok gets its first glitzy gold-coated chicken wings
International Chicken Wing Day is around the corner (July 29) — and here’s a new wacky menu item worth a bite: 24-karat gold-coated wings. ... Read on
Uncle Tim: The cocktail bar inside a drugstore-turned-hotel serving hip, Chinese herb-infused cocktails
Bangkok’s old town has never been so hip to hang out in, day or night, as it is now. And just recently, the...
Soi Song Wat Food Guide: Where to eat & drink on this charming, historic Chinatown street
Soi Song Wat, a historic road in the capital’s old town, is also a lesser-known hidden gem great for foodies and arts...
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...
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Best Late Night Eats in Bangkok: Where to eat pizza, burgers and Thai afterhours
If you’re any kind of night owl, chances are that three meals per day are just not cutting it for you. When you stay out till midnight or later, you often need one more hot meal to make your daily gorging complete. And you have no excuse for going straight home since Bangkok is consistently ...
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We all know ladies that like to get smashed without spending. Thankfully, Bangkok is the place to do just that. From free bubbly to beer to buckets of questionable house wine, we’ve got the lowdown on getting open without opening your wallet. While we’re rounding up the city’s best,...
Bangkok’s Best People Watching Bars: Top spots for beers, bar stools, and brazen gazing
Bangkok is full of some of the weirdest, most wonderful people in the world. Why not make an outing of it and find the best places to sit and stare at them? The warm weather in the Thai capital makes it ideal for pulling up some outdoor stool near...
Belly Up: Insiders named these 10 bars the best in Bangkok (PHOTOS)
Bangkok has no shortage of places to imbibe,whether you prefer high-end cocktails at a skybar, bargain basement beers, or chugging for free at any of the city’s various ladies nights (or the city’s one men’s night). As we roll into 2018, The Bar Awards season has begun, the prestigious...
Alleyway dive bar The Vagabond delivers homage to Bangkok beer bars of the past
At the end of a dark alley, in the far reaches of Sukhumvit Soi 11, a small oasis has popped up in the form of The Vagabond bar. The outdoor drinks spot quietly opened for business six months ago and has gained traction purely by word of mouth. It’s...
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.