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April 16, 2025
If you’re heading to Thailand this April, make sure Bangkok is on your food list. The city is full of exciting places to eat, from street-style spots with huge flavours to restaurants that have won international awards. Whether you’re into traditional Thai food or something more modern, these five restaurants are worth checking out this month.
A modern Thai-Chinese menu in a beautiful old building
POTONG is one of the most talked-about restaurants in Bangkok right now. Chef Pam, who recently won a top world award, has turned her family’s old Chinese medicine shop into a restaurant that tells stories through food. The menu is full of interesting dishes, like dry-aged duck with spice sauce and ice cream made from fermented tofu. The building has five floors, and each part of the meal is served in a different space.
Real Thai food made with care
This is one for people who want to explore real Thai cooking. Chef Prin Polsuk and his team focus on old recipes that most restaurants no longer serve. The menu changes every month, based on the seasons and different parts of Thailand. This April, the food is packed with spice and bold flavours. Look out for grilled fish with a fermented sauce and a fresh take on spicy salad using wild greens.
Big flavours and a fun setting
Charmgang is all about bold, spicy Southern Thai food. The curries here are rich, fresh and full of heat. One of the most popular dishes is the blue crab curry, and another favourite is stir-fried prawns with stink beans. The name may sound odd, but the taste is amazing. The small restaurant has bright neon lights and a relaxed feel. Great for dinner with friends.
Rice and curry with a fine dining twist
In Thailand, rice and curry is a common everyday meal. At Wana Yook, Chef Chalee Kader gives it a special touch, using recipes and ingredients from across the country. Each dish is carefully prepared and thoughtfully presented. The menu changes with the seasons, but you can always expect rich curries and fresh side dishes served with perfectly cooked rice.
Modern fine dining with dishes to share
IGNIV is inside The St. Regis hotel and offers a different kind of fine dining. Instead of one dish at a time, you get a range of small plates to share with your table. The chef combines European-style cooking with Thai ingredients. You might try things like beetroot with pickled mango or seafood in a tom yum sauce. At the end, there is a fun candy trolley with lots of sweets to choose from.
Bangkok is full of great places to eat, but these five restaurants really stand out this April 2025. If you are visiting Thailand soon, make time for at least one of these meals. You won’t regret it.
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