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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Come Sleep
Supreme Stay in Seoul At the heart of Korea’s Silicon Valley sites DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo, ready to serve all travellers both business and staycation. It targets “unpretentious comfort-seekers who appreciate being taken care of and value human connections”. Setting the Scene The first full-service upscale hotel in Seongnam, DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo sits a short 10-minute drive to Pangyo Techno Valley with its IT and medical industries, and a distance of 58 km from Incheon International Airport and 16 km from Gangnam Station in southern Seoul. Still, it is surrounded by nature with most rooms showcasing a mountain view, and the colour palette is neutral and muted, inspired by the lush foliage surrounding the property. I was welcomed warmly in high-ceilinged lobby where an efficient staff completed my check-in in no time at all. I was told that the hotel consists of a total of 432 hotel rooms and 162 residences, and offers and indoor swimming pool, sauna, outdoor tennis court, a screen golf range as well as the largest state-of-art banquet facility in the area – basically, everything one would really need for a happy stay, be it for business or leisure. Getting Comfortable I was happy seeing ceiling-to-floor windows in my Premium Corner Room (43 sqm), with a view of foliage on the grounds. The abundant natural light that came into the room was welcoming and set me at ease. The separate cloak room was located opposite the washroom which was behind a solid wooden sliding door. The in-room facilities were of premium quality. I enjoyed the scented Crabtree & Evelyn amenities, and soaking in the tub while overlooking the verdant view. DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo is truly a good “home away from home” in Pangyo, I assure you. Dining Options Demeter keeps all guests very satisfied with its buffets, though it offers an à la carte menu as well. You’ll find local and international options to keep your stomach happy all day long. Do watch out for complimentary bites of local “Comfort Food” as well, which aim to nourish the soul. Mine was a bowl of Doenjang Jjigae, a stew which was hearty and filling. On a higher note is Nyx, the sleek rooftop bar and bistro offering tasty fusion bites and a panorama of the city. Why I’d Return The Ambassadors of Feel Good Moments (assigned staff) did a marvellous job making me feel comfortable and welcome from check-in till check-out. In addition to the signature warm cookie welcome, I received a welcome message in my guestroom written in my own language. Additionally, the staff knew about my upcoming birthday. Such personal touches and warm hospitality elevated my stay and impression of the hotel. One or Two Quibbles… The automatic light in the cloakroom kept turning off while I was still unpacking; I must have been taking too long. I had to exit and then re-enter the cloakroom to turn it back on. DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo 26 Baekhyeon-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea 13553 T: +82 34 678 5500 F: +82 31 678 5600 W: DoubleTreebyHiltonSeoulPangyo.com IG:
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Chasing Light
Festive times gather lights from around the world to paint the world with magical hues, and Macao is one of the destinations that shines out the light of joy beyond time. This year, the famous “Light up Macao 2023” organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in collaboration with six integrated resort enterprises, will showcase its wondrous amusement from now until 25th February 2024 under the theme “Dazzling Wonderland.” The lighting plans include a variety of romantic and colorful light installations, interactive installations, and mapping shows on Macao Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane. The enchanting light arts will illuminate the city, creating a unique wonderland at night that will not only be the talk of the town but also a world wonder. Expect the scene of Macao lighting up not just for the festive season, but the Dazzling lighting event will span major festivities such as the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR, Winter Solstice, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Renri, and the Chinese Lantern Festival in 34 locations across seven districts: Central District, Praia do Manduco District, Nam Van District, Zona Nova de Aterros do Porto Exterior (NAPE), Northern District, Taipa, and Coloane. There will be 36 light installations, 20 interactive installations, and 3 mapping show venues. The illuminations and interactive installations will light up different corners of communities at different stages. The highlights of the event include the Projection mapping shows at the front square of the Macao Science Center, Largo dos Bombeiros in Taipa (the façade of Cozinha Pinocchio Taipa), and the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier in Coloane. The projection teams are from Macao and the two UNESCO Creative Cities of Design – Seoul, Korea, and Wuhan, China. Their participation manifests the glamour of creative cities’ collaboration across fields in Macao and contributes to the concerted development of “tourism + culture and creativity.” In addition to making memories last longer and expand wider, visitors are invited to take photos on-site to share with the hashtags #lightupmacao2023 or #illuminateinmacau2023 on social media or obtain postcards and collect stamps at the information stations in various districts. Each stamp is themed after the major installation of each corresponding district. Upon collecting all the stamps in seven districts, a mobile phone holder as a gift can be obtained, and you can enter the grand lucky draw. Gifts will be available while stocks last. For more information, please visit the website for Light up Macao 2023 👉 https://lum.macaotourism.gov.mo
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Mercedes-Benz Thailand’s Locally Produced Masterpiece, Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e, Unveiled with a Two-Tone Paint
Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) introduces a top-end luxury masterpiece to cater to the high-end clientele, presenting the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e in a locally produced version for the first time. Thailand stands as the first country to produce the two-tone variant, embodying the essence of the longstanding Maybach brand’s philosophy, “the very best of the very best” This luxurious vehicle comes equipped with a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain capable of achieving over 100 kilometers according to the WLTP standard, excelling in all aspects of performance, exterior and interior design, along with the cutting-edge technology and convenience features. It offers an unparalleled experience to the driver and the passengers, complemented by the Mercedes-Maybach Lifestyle Concierge Service, provided by “Quintessentially” a global lifestyle assistant, to Mercedes-Maybach owners for three years from the handover day. “The introduction of the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e in the Thai market is a testament to our commitment to delivering the pinnacle of luxury under the Maybach brand, aligning with the philosophy inspired by Wilhelm Maybach, the founder of Maybach. We have strived to craft the highest level of automotive engineering artistry under Mercedes-Benz, earning celebration from numerous global celebrities who own the Mercedes-Maybach brand. One of the standout features of the Mercedes-Maybach is the rear passenger compartment, designed meticulously to provide a first-class experience, ensuring the utmost comfort in every detail. In addition to the luxury that all customers will experience as Mercedes-Maybach owners, another exceptional aspect is the elevated experience of the Mercedes-Maybach Lifestyle Concierge Service, in collaboration with Quintessentially, a full-service lifestyle concierge. This service aims to solve urgent and complex personal challenges, including travel planning, reservations at world-class restaurants, and organizing special events, allowing members to enjoy their valuable time with a peace of mind, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail that Mercedes-Maybach represents.” Mr. Martin Schwenk, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👇🏻━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The locally produced Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e in the two-tone paint (Obsidian Black / High-tech Silver) is available at 11,200,000 baht. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👆🏻━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ For further details and exclusive privileges of the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e, please contact Authorized Mercedes-Maybach Dealers or visit the website https://www.mercedes-benz.co.th, along with all Mercedes-Benz’s social media platforms.