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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...
Here’s every joint cooking with CBD across Thailand (that we know of)
Restaurants and cafes nationwide have been quick to capitalize on relaxed drug laws enabling them to serve recipes infused with CBD hype. While you’d... Read on
CBD menu coming to veggie resto ‘Goodsouls’ in Bangkok & Chiang Mai
As more entrepreneurs and chefs get in on Thailand’s green rush, a vegetarian restaurant is among the latest to add cannabis to its recipes. ... Read on
Croissanter: Bangkok’s pastry obsession gets gold-plated upgrade
After a slew of pastry-specific cafes popped up around town heralding the Age of Croissant, we thought we’d hit peak pastry with the launch... Read on
Bangkok foodies’ new craze? Plain and simple croissants. Here are 11 spots to grab’em
Jiggly pancakes, Basque Burnt Cheesecake, and now… croissants? The latest food fad flooding Thai social feeds is a kind-of-old European tradition, but nonetheless, croissant... Read on
New joint: Bangkok’s 1st cannabis cafe opens with CBD teas, snacks
Cannabis-infused dishes are now being served right here in the capital. If a road trip to Prachinburi’s first weed-powered cafe is too far, CBD-infused... Read on
Asoke bar reborn as ice cream parlor to whip lockdown
An Asoke bar with a Prohibition-era New York vibe is now whipping up scoops of ice cream, the latest bar to retool and stay... Read on
Will you be dine? Valentine’s meal deals for this weekend’s love fest in Bangkok
From Portuguese and Thai-Peruvian feasts to breakfast in bed and rooftop dinners, here are some of the capital city’s choicest Valentine’s dining deals to... Read on
Grilled jackfruit, cow tongue are boss at new Sukhumvit taqueria ‘El Hefe’
As the old saying goes, the more tacos, the merrier. But is there room among all the old taco standbys for innovations like hibiscus... Read on
Bangkok dessert shop to sell cannabis-infused goodies
A Bangkok dessert shop is the latest to jump on Thailand’s green revolution by packing weed into its traditional pandan coconut-rice pancakes. In another... Read on
Bangkok wok queen ‘Jay Fai’ named ‘Icon’ by ‘Asia’s 50 Best’
Bangkok’s fiercest street-cooking granny, recognized globally thanks to a little French book, picked up another distinction yesterday with the Icon award by Asia’s 50... Read on
Butter up your Valentine with this Silom cafe’s bouquet of croissants
Charcoal crepes, truffle chips and Basque burnt cheesecake are so 2020. The new food trend flooding Thai Instagram? Plain and simple: croissants. With several... Read on
Soul Food Mahanakorn on Thonglor suspends operations due to ‘unmanageable pain’
A Thonglor diner known for potent cocktails and top-notch, street food-inspired recipes will close indefinitely, with its owner blaming lockdown measures which prevent the... 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...
Sample authentic Ecuadorian food without leaving Bangkok at Cali’s Grill
Mauricio — the owner who is always at his restaurant — will give you a fairly impressive introduction to Ecuadorian...
‘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...
‘Pathé’ to a thoroughly satisfying meal experience
COCONUTS HOTSPOT — Resting at the confluence of Lad Prao, Pahon Yothin and Vibhavadi roads, close to Pahon...
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Restaurants and cafes nationwide have been quick to capitalize on relaxed drug laws enabling them to serve recipes infused with CBD hype. While you’d have to really chow down to get a buzz – the law caps allowed THC content at 0.3% – there is something for anxiety, pain,...
CBD menu coming to veggie resto ‘Goodsouls’ in Bangkok & Chiang Mai
As more entrepreneurs and chefs get in on Thailand’s green rush, a vegetarian restaurant is among the latest to add cannabis to its recipes. With branches in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Goodsouls Kitchen yesterday teased six new food and drinks on the menu including a smoothie bowl, pesto pasta,...
Croissanter: Bangkok’s pastry obsession gets gold-plated upgrade
After a slew of pastry-specific cafes popped up around town heralding the Age of Croissant, we thought we’d hit peak pastry with the launch of a baked bouquet for Valentine’s Day. But future historians may look back on these developments as merely the beginning of a full Croissannaisance now...
Bangkok foodies’ new craze? Plain and simple croissants. Here are 11 spots to grab’em
Jiggly pancakes, Basque Burnt Cheesecake, and now… croissants? The latest food fad flooding Thai social feeds is a kind-of-old European tradition, but nonetheless, croissant hype is a thing. From established institutions to newcomers making everything from plain, old pastries to monstrosities packed with salted egg lava, here are some...
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.