Delectable Trail: 7 Restaurants You Need To Try In Thailand In 2019
By Lifestyle+Travel
lifestyle+travel proudly proposes the Delectable Trail, for views and reviews on top-notch dining places. We’ve chosen 7 of the best restaurants in Thailand for you to take a look at!
Ocean Bistro
Feel
A serene spot to unwind while you dine, as you are embraced by the horizon where the turquoise sea meets the sky from the panoramic windows. The show kitchen sits at the heart of the restaurant and you can witness the fresh catch-of-the-day being cooked to perfection. The menu covers both Thai and Western cuisine with the use of supreme quality products, from meat to seafood to herbs. Dining here pleases not only the palate, but also the eyes, as the plate decorations are pretty impressive.
Food
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- Spaghetti with Prawns and Blackening Scallop – Spaghetti with secret spicy sauce, prawns and blackening scallop (THB 320)
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- Praline Chocolate Bar – Crunchy Swiss chocolate with raspberry jelly and roasted almond crumble (THB 190)
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- Crab Claw Caesar – Organic romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and crab claw meat (THB 280)
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- Khoa Pla Too Prik Sod Hor Bai Tong – Samutsongkram sardine fried rice with fragrance of chili, shallots and garlic in banana leaf (THB 280)
Daily opening hours
Seating: 116 with private dining area
X2 Pattaya Oceanphere
95 Moo.2 Bangsaray Satthaip Chonburi 20250
T: +669 1010 2999
E: stay@X2pattayaoceanphere.com
W: x2pattayaoceanphere.com
Oxygen Dining Room
Feel
Dining in the heart of the pure nature would already be bliss, yet the experience would be triple with the culinary creation of Michelin-starred French chef Nicolas Isnard . Oxygen Dining Room undoubtedly arms with a delectable menu in contemporary style. This glass-clad dining room amidst ancient Tamarind trees on the back of the Ping River blends seamlessly with the at-ease surroundings, allowing diners to feel as if they are dining in a serene shady garden. The stylish bar also serves a selection of creative cocktails.
Food
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- Doi Saket crayfish 2-year-old crayfish glazed with tom yum and liquorice, served with a roasted baby Chinese cabbage, passion fruit and caviar de Neuvic.
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- Khao soi gai Chef Nicolas interpretation of the 1 famous Northern chicken noodle curry.
Daily opening hours
Breakfast: 7.00am-10.30am
Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm
Dinner: 6.30pm-10.30pm
Seating: Indoor 40, outdoor 20
X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort
369/1 Thanon Charoenrajd, Tambon Wat Ket, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000
T: 66 53 931 999
W: x2resorts.com/resorts/chiang-mai-riverside
Pebbles Bar & Grill
Feel
Nothing beats dining in exquisite ambience, overlooking the tranquil sandy bay, while lavishing crème de la crème cuisine that elevates succulent tastes to another level. Here, you can be assured that top quality ingredients are sought after from local fisherman piers, the hotel organic garden, as well as from all over the world. Under the baton of Kankamol Mongkolmit, the Executive Chef, innovations of tasteful mixtures are created, teamed up with striking presentation.
Food
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- Cured Ocean Trout Fillet Lightly Smoked (THB 550++) – Norwegian Trout is cooked to a superior food preserving procedure to enhance the flavour, then served with lemon cream cheese in the stunning presentation of cherry smoke glass dome.
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- Pan Fried Kingfish Fillet (THB 850++) – Fresh catch Kingfish from Pattaya is pan fried to perfection and served with Paella Rice mix with Spanish sausage, seafood and saffron, topped with giant Hokkaido Scallop
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- Death by Chocolate “for two” (THB 1100++) – The one-of-a-kind dessert where the chef presents it in style all over the table, for those with a sweet tooth to enjoy to the maximum
Daily opening hours
Dinner: 5pm-11 pm
Bar: 5pm – 12am
Seating: outdoor 32, indoor 70 and bar 12
Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa
9/9 Moo 3, Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Pattaya 20250 Thailand
T +66 38 259 099
W: marriott.com/hotels/travel/pyxbr-renaissance-pattaya-resort-and-spa/
Praya Kitchen
Feel
Imbue the vibe of the bygone years with the perfect blend of fusion touches from the present and the future culinary tradition at Praya Kitchen. Chef Attapol Naito Thangthong and Chef Somkid Ketkaew strove their best to revive some of the rarest, favourite, traditional Thai recipes and conduct them with only the freshest, top-quality seasonal ingredients. The Praya Showcase which features food stations and corners are not to be missed.
Food
Mon-Fri Lunch THB 788++ – Includes Juice Bar
Sat-Sun Lunch THB 888++ – Includes Juice Bar & fresh seafood selection
Sunday Brunch THB 1,588++ – Surf ‘n’ Turf Sunday Brunch that includes live seafood carving, imported beef and Oyster Bar
Mon-Thu Dinner THB 988++ – ‘Chef’s Childhood Memories & Forgotten Thai Recipes’
Fri-Sun Dinner THB 1,388++ – ‘Pak Nam Seafood Market’ that includes live seafood carving and signature desserts
Daily opening hours
Lunch: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Dinner: 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Seating: 188 pax
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
262 Thanon Surawong, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500
T: 662 088 5666
W: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bkkwo-bangkok-marriott-hotel-the-surawongse/
SEEN Restaurant & Bar
Feel
The latest hip rooftop restaurant, SEEN Restaurant & Bar features the SEEN brand’s 1980s-meets-Art Deco vibe while a sense of place is imbued through local materials such as bamboo, along with the use of fluid flowing forms and furniture inspired by the curves of the Chao Phraya River, that acts as a picturesque backdrop to the divine ambience through the majestic floor-to-ceiling windows. Daybed seating overlooking the skyline is also prepared at the exclusive skybar where surreal cocktails from award-winning Head Mixologist, Mochammad Fadli, are served.
Food
The regionally inspired cuisine designed by Chef Olivier da Costa is a rendition of locally sourced, fresh and bold flavours, presented with a flair that is best to be shared. Guests will be able to enjoy an array of culinary delights in the fluid ‘S’ shaped dining room that takes form from the SEEN logo, at the formal dining room or at the sushi bar.
Daily opening hours
Dinner: 6.00pm – 1.00am
Seating: 350
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
257 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Samre, Khet Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
T: +662 431 9120
W: SEENROOFTOPBANGKOK.COM
Skyline Restaurant
Feel
Elegant and modern design is complimented by delicate interior and precise decorations with light wood furnishings and white Carrara marble counter, which amplifies and inspires the identity of the place and makes Skyline Restaurant a great place to dine, whether with family, friends, loved ones or business partners. The iconic Chao Phraya River, embracing the light of the buzzing Bangkok city, is the view to kill for.
Food
Premium Seafood Lover Buffet is priced at THB 1,350++ and highlights include large tiger prawn, fresh blue crab, slipper lobster, river lobster, fish, four kinds of oysters from various international waters, sushi, fresh sashimi and other delicious treats available for your selection, ranging from grilled premium seafood such as grilled salmon, grilled squid to roast beef carvery. Furthermore, apart from the seafood, all guests are welcome to enjoy various Thai dishes and delicious spaghetti before finishing off the meals with a variety of desserts, handmade ice-creams and seasonal fruits.
Daily opening hours
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6.00am-10.30am
Lunch: Mon-Fri 12.00pm-2.30pm
Dinner: 6.00pm-10.30pm
Seating: 122
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
257 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Samre, Khet Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600
T: 02 431 9100
E: skyline.vriv@avanihotels.com
W: avanihotels.com/en/riverside-bangkok/restaurants/skyline-restaurant
Trader Vic’s
Feel
Elevate the exquisite dining experience to another level at Trader Vic’s, where private tropical garden teams up with stylish interior, using Polynesian colour palettes, textures, lighting and furnishings blended with vivid artistic accents from the Pacific, including antique tribal masks, tiki carvings and exotic tapa cloth, alongside indigenous artifacts such as woven fish traps and hand-hewn canoes. The cherry on the pie is the majestic view of the Chao Phraya River that could certainly unwind any soul. Apart from the grand buffet line indoor which would activate a real dilemma, there are also more food stations out on the patio.
Food
The grand buffet dishes up the most popular and refined creations from Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Seafood lovers are regaled by a fresh selection of coveted oysters, crabs and shrimps. Live cooking stations deliver made to order individual choices. The feast concludes with a parade of desserts that range from pure decadence to traditional treats, culminating in a mouthwatering banquet from start to finish.
Trader Vic’s Sunday Brunch is priced at:
THB 2,200++ per person including free flowing soft drinks, juices and Tiki cocktails ; or THB 2,990++ per person inclusive of free flowing soft drinks, juices, Tiki cocktails, beer, house wines and sparkling wine.
THB 990++ per child aged 11-12 years (complimentary for children aged 10 years and below)
Daily opening hours
Dinner: 6.00pm – 11.00pm
Mai Tai Bar: 5.00pm – 1.00am
Sunday Brunch: 11:30am – 3.00pm
Seating: 180 people with outdoor River Deck and 2 private rooms seating 6-8 and 14-18 people
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
257 1-3 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Samre, Khet Thon Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600
T: +66 2 476 0022 Ext. 1416
W: anantara.com/en/riverside-bangkok
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Bangkok Patana Hosts First-Ever Insect Food Seminar Led by Student Organization “Amino Insecto”
Bangkok Patana School recently buzzed with excitement as students gathered for the Amino Insecto seminar, an event dedicated to the emerging trend of insect-based cuisine as a sustainable protein source. Founded by Napa-ai Suriyabhivadh, known to her peers as April, Amino Insecto champions insect consumption as a step toward a more sustainable food future. The seminar is also led by Wipharhuck Kongboonma, cofounder of Amino Insecto. April, who developed an interest in insect protein while training with the Thai national basketball team, first tried insect-based snacks reluctantly but soon discovered their nutritional value. Realizing insects’ potential to fight malnutrition and support eco-friendly agriculture, she and her friends launched Amino Insecto to promote these benefits among Thai youth. The seminar drew notable experts in the field, including Finnish food scientist Professor Sara-Maria Kauppi and Chef Topi Kairenius, who both flew in to share their experiences. Professor Kauppi, who teaches at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, highlighted her research on consumer behavior around insect foods, explaining how well-designed packaging could ease consumers into the idea of eating bugs. Chef Kairenius, an advocate for sustainable insect-based dining in Nordic cuisine, treated students to samples of Finnish water bugs, sparking intrigue among attendees. The event’s food booth added a culinary adventure to the learning experience, featuring dishes like mango sticky rice topped with wood ants and Finnish forest mushrooms paired with caramelized locusts. The 180 samples quickly disappeared, with students eagerly returning for more, demonstrating a positive shift in attitudes toward edible insects. The excitement surrounding Amino Insecto’s seminar reflects a global movement that’s growing across Europe, Asia, and beyond. With climate change and resource scarcity pressing issues worldwide, this student-led initiative encourages a fresh perspective on food sustainability.
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Joyous Time
The holiday season is even more joyful when celebrated through meaningful collaboration. For the first time, The St. Regis Bangkok has teamed up with local textile artist Rungploy Lorpaitoon to bring festive touches to the St. Regis Bangkok Festive Hampers and ornaments around the hotel this season. The magical atmosphere of the festive season is enhanced by bespoke decorations, such as the “bubble memory” ornaments designed by Rungploy, and the uniquely artistic Christmas tree centerpiece. Beyond decorations, Rungploy has also designed the interiors of the festive hampers, adorned with twelve handmade bubble memories symbolizing each month of the year, along with purple fabric to enhance their elegance. Guests are encouraged to reflect on the past year and cherish these moments of love through the bubble memories. Each hamper is crafted to embody the art of giving. The St. Regis Bangkok Classic Hamper is filled with a curated selection of Italian-inspired holiday delicacies, including Italian biscotti, homemade traditional panettone (yeast-free, made over three days), mixed fruit jelly, chocolate Santa, The St. Regis macarons, chocolate truffles, mixed nut tart, locally sourced Chonburi 70.5% chocolate bar, amaretti cookies, mini “Torroncini” nougat, imported premium apple compote, imported “Morra Tartufi” white truffle oil (a highlight of Winter in Italy), and The St. Regis Blend Tea. The St. Regis Bangkok Luxury Hamper includes all of this plus a bottle of Prosecco Follador, IGT, Italy. The St. Regis Bangkok hampers are available daily at The Lounge from December 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Early bird pricing is available from December 1-15, 2024. Advance reservations of at least 3-7 days are required. The St. Regis Bangkok Classic Hamper – THB 7,200 net, with an early bird price of THB 6,500 net. The St. Regis Bangkok Luxury Hamper (includes Prosecco Follador, IGT, Italy) – THB 8,500 net, with an early bird price of THB 7,500 net. The St. Regis Bangkok www.stregisbangkok.com
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Michelin-Star Dining Residency at Biscotti, Anantara Siam!
From 6 November to 30 December 2024, Biscotti at Anantara Siam proudly hosts Michelin-starred Chef Cristina Bowerman from Rome’s renowned Glass Hostaria. With both à la carte options and 3- and 5-course tasting menus, diners can indulge in signature dishes like "Liquid Parmigiano Reggiano Stuffed Ravioli with Butter and Seasonal Truffle" – a Glass Hostaria classic for over 13 years. Other highlights include "Almost A Pizza", a creamy celery root “pizza” with pomegranate molasses, and "Amberjack Sashimi" infused with red beet juice and miso. Conclude this culinary journey with Chef Bowerman’s twist on tiramisu, served in a stunning chocolate sphere, alcohol-free for all to enjoy. With one Michelin star and Three Forks from Gambero Rosso, Glass Hostaria is a must-try for lovers of contemporary Italian cuisine. Don’t miss this exclusive dining experience! ⏰️ Lunch: Mon-Sat (12:00pm - 2:30pm) ⏰️ Dinner: Mon-Sun (6:00pm - 10:30pm) 📞 Call 02 431 9497 📌 Biscotti, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel