Indisputably one of Singaporeans’ favourite weekend getaways, Bangkok offers great shopping experience, mouth-watering cuisines & amazing massages. If you are on a time starved business trip or had enough of budget retail and street dining, make your way to GROOVE @ CentralWorld – a popular world-class hang-out destination in the heart of Bangkok for urbanistas. You get to enjoy the spa treatment from La Mer’s first Boutique Spa in Thailand & South East Asia, shop from many world famous brands like American Rag CIE, Alberta Ferretti, Joe’s Jean, Cooccinelle and dine at some of the Top Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand. The dining part speaks to me the most, let’s get started with your Thailand holiday experience!
1. MAXIM’s Bistrot
Maxim’s Bistrot is the world’s first bistrot concept of the famous Maxim’s de Paris which architectural interior design has been created by Jean Marc Gady in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Apple, Gucci Bags. Chef Sebastien Gaudard who helms MAXIM’s Bistrot created his reputation with Fauchon and Délicabar “Snack Chic” at Le Bon Marché, Paris. French pastry are the signatures here, make sure you don’t leave without trying their macarons, Madame MAXIM and MAXIM’s Coffee.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 10.00pm Daily | Tel: +662 646 1477
2. Fauchon
Fauchon Thailand offers 4 core concepts of traditional French culinary products; the Patisserie & Bakery, French Snacking, Café Fauchon, and the Grocery & Gift Shop displayed in an elegant Parisian-style setting. It’s patisserie & bakery revisits great French classics and invent flavoursome new takes on old favourites such as Éclairs, Macaroons, Babas, Millefeuilles and other delicacies while french snacking offers traditional array of baguettes and club sandwiches, French salads, and freshly squeezed fruit juice.
Inspired by the Paris café and Brasserie tradition, Café Fauchon offers simple, deliciously elegant cuisine in a highly contemporary setting. It serves a cross-section of French cuisine, including a selection of our greatest French classics, such as Foie Gras, Smoked Salmon and fine patisserie. Visit the grocery and gift shop before you leave and take away a Fauchon gift with local colour and flair.
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 10.00pm Daily | Tel: +662 911 00467
3. Cicchetti
Cicchetti Bangkok is a Venetian inspired, Italian franchise restaurant from London. The concept of the restaurant is derived from the Italian word ‘cicchetti’, which literally means ‘small plates’. Cicchetti can be considered as the Venetian version of Spanish ‘tapas’. Cicchetti commonly consists of small plates of food containing bite-sized snacks or portions. It is served at traditional ‘bacari’ or local bars found all over Venice.
Employing a ‘Nothing to Hide’ concept, Cicchetti’s ‘Open Kitchen’ allows diners to enjoy the sights and sounds of cooking – the flames, steam and clattering of pots in the kitchen are part of the ‘experience’ of dining at Cicchetti Bangkok. Even the process used to select and combine the exotic ingredients used in every dish is on display. The restaurant’s private wine cellar is fully stocked with an extensive wine list from the very best vineyards in Italy and the world.
Some of their signature dishes include:
– Bracciola di Maiale (Black Pig from Calabria, served with fennel)
– Agnello al Fieno (Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb in Hay & White Wine, served with Madera Sauce)
– Risotto with Morelli Porcini Mushroom, topped with Truffle
– Lemon Sole Fillets with Mixed Mushroom
– Lobster Burger
End the meal with a home-made, Italian Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake, Rose Ice Cream, Lemon Mint Ice Cream, topped with honey Acacia or Home-made Chocolate filled with Wasabi Cream.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 12.00am Daily | Tel: +662 251 6551
4. Apinara
Apinara is characterised by the theme of “ Nirat ” or Thai poetry which speaks of journeying, separation and love longing. Displaying potent traditional Thai aphrodisiacs (which you can order) on its main counter, there is little wonder why this place is designed to be the place where one man met his beloved woman. The dramatically feminine design of the restaurant interior expresses the sensational space and esthetic food harmoniously.
Providing cuisines from a various region of Thailand, the recommended dishes are Apinara Le Grand Appetizer, Stuffed Fried Bread with Minced Pork, Pomelo Salad with Grilled River Prawns, Grilled River Prawns with Sweet and Sour Dip with Seasonal Vegetables.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 10.00pm Daily | Tel: +662 252 0063 / +662 252 0064
5. Open Kitchen
Open Kitchen banks on Thai’s eating culture of sharing. To encourage customers to experience as many dishes as they’d like and to share among each other, they serve a variety of Thai and Western dishes but in smaller portions, on smaller plates at smaller prices. Wickson’s Slow Roasted Pork Confit served with a fresh baked whole apple and fresh apple foam is their die die must try dish by Chef Sam Wickson. Roasted till golden brown, the skin is incredibly crispy while the meat is so tender that it melts in your mouth.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 1.00am Daily | Tel: +662 646 1484
6. Wabisabi Japanese Gastro Bar
At “Wabi-Sabi”, all dishes are cooked and decorated using the best ingredients from the northern to the southern part of Japan; Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Shikoku, Chukoku and Kyushu. Other than the delicious taste of Japan, the restaurant also offer a wide selection of more than 80 local premium Japanese Sake and cocktail beverages.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 12.00am Daily | Tel: +662 252 6451
7. House Of Beers (HOBS)
House of Beers serves Belgian fusion cuisine along with an impressive selection of beverage such as Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde on draft and many more beers including Waterloo, Duvel, Kwak, Orval and traditional fruit beers by the bottle.
The beer menu at HOBS is incredibly long with exotic Belgium selections and new craft beer labels being added all the time. Following the tradition in Belgium, each beer comes with its own special glass, uniquely designed to maximise its flavours.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 11.30pm Daily | Tel: +662 613 1322
8. 1881 Bar And Restaurant By Water Library
Transformed from a daytime retreat to a nightlife hotspot every day, 1881 by Water Library offers great cocktails by their world famous mixologist Mirko Gardelliano, with great live entertainment, amiable customer-oriented service, and delicious and comforting foods prepared by chef de cuisine Urs Lustenberger.
Not only the classic drinks will be presented – wines, homemade infusions, bitters, nitrogen frosted and house aged cocktails are some of the highlights that await patrons at their bar.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 2.00am | Tel: +662 613 1774
9. S’Mores Hunting Lodge
With an intimidating replica of an American grizzly bear right at its entrance, S’Mores Hunting Lodge definitely has the design and decor to match one’s imagination. Dining within its space brings you back to the great outdoors. With genuine wooden stools and tables, you will feel like you’re in one of the many beautiful national parks of USA. When you are here, go ahead and indulge in rib eye fillet topped with Portobello, S’Mores Cheese Burger with optional bacon, Philly Cheese Steak and also lamb bites fried in Thai style.
Opening Hours: 11:00am – 1:00am | Tel: +66 02 613 1271 
10. Hyde & Seek Peek-A-Boo
Designed to look like a tree house, the bar is specially designed to make diners feel warm and intimate with the bartenders and staff. It has stayed true to Ian Kittichai and Peter Pitakwongs original formula at Hyde and Seek Gastrobar with a menu of international favourites and inspired cocktails.
The true fun part of the experience is to see the bartenders in action. Carefully designed using quality ingredients and exotic offerings, let your hair down and sample a few concoction from their friendly bartender.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 1.00am | Tel: +662 646 1099
11. Greyhound Cafe
A trendy patisserie and restaurant designed in classic tones of black, white and silver, Greyhound Cafe will no doubt leave a lasting impression with its diners. Take in the chic and minimalist ambience as you dine comfortably on the black leather chairs and spacious tables.
If you are in a rush, visit their takeaway counter for freshly baked pastries, sandwiches and desserts. The cafe also serves healthy cocktail concoctions and fruit juices like mixed fruit punch and pink cooler as well as European, Thai and Asian cuisines like fresh lasagne salad, fettuccini with shrimp and mushroom cream sauce, and crispy sweet corn with crabmeat.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 2.00am | Tel: +662 613 1263
12. E.A.T
E.A.T heads straight for diners’ weak spot with popular Thai comfort food. EAT creatively integrates the delicacies from different Thai regions with specialties like big, plump Ayutthaya River Shrimps and a green curry fried rice with salted eggs from Chaiya, in Surat Thani. Other new dishes include the Hoi Joh Jew (fried crab dumplings), comforting Khai Pa Loh (stewed pork and eggs in Chinese five spice), Fried Sun-dried Squid, Pork Ribs in Penang Sauce and Stewed Beef With Fried Basil.
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 10.00pm (Sun – Thurs) & 10.00am – 12.00am (Fri & Sat) | Tel: +662 251 1230
13. Wine I Love You
If you savour the thought of just chilling out with close friends over your favourite wines, this would be the ideal spot for you. With a spacious alfresco area, you can host informal gathering sessions among friends, family and even business associates.
Adopting the French bistro style, the restaurant has a comprehensive menu of award-winning comfort foods like cheesy baked mussels, smoked duck with raspberry sauce, and baked potato skins. Sip some of its signature wine cocktails with fun names like Holy Cup (red wine, red apple juice, raspberry syrup, lime juice, rum, ginger cordial, apple and ginger slice) and Oriental Spring Punch (white wine, Gordon’s gin, chrysanthemum water, vanilla syrup, red apple juice, lime wedge and dried jasmine bud).
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 1.00am Daily | Tel: +662 102 2166
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