nolesgal

I know you lot are quite the gourmands, so I'm sure you can help.

I'd like recommendations for nice restaurants in Bangkok and Ao Nang (or nearby).

More specifically, romantic or unique places with wonderful, vegetarian-friendly and omnivore-friendly food.

Thanks a million!

rhkkmk

i ahve a list...send me your address:

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rhkkmk

that is i have a list...

jkgourmet

why not post the list here so all of us can share? Please?

laurieco

I have Bob's list so I'll post it for you:

bangkok

face restaurant, soi 38 sukhumvit...they have both an indian restaaurant and a thai restaurant...the thai is open for lunch and dinner

tongue thai...directly in back of oriental place which is directly in back of the oriental hotel

harmonique...soi 34, new road...near to tongue thai...closed sundays

jim thompson house and main store

keaw saveoy, mini mall marriott resort and spa...inexpensive

liu restaurant at conrad hotel , wireless rd...dim sum..3rd floor

spice market, 4 seasons hotel, rachadami rd...

loft...7th floor, central chitlom dept. store...

the touch of thai taste, Naj...42 convent rd, off of silom

gallery gourmet, 6/1 promsi 1, sukhumvit, soi 39, for dinner...this is a continental restaurant

bangkok:

saladaeng cafe
a jim thompson co eatery
120/1 saladaeng, soi 1
saladaeng rd, silom
bkk 10500
Tel: 02 266-9167
not far from nite market

gourmet gallery
6/1 promsri 1,
sukhumvit, soi 39 bkk 10110
Tel: 0 2260 0603
www.gourmetgallery.co.th

naj, exquisite thai cuisine
42 convent rd, silom
bkk 10500
Tel: 66 2 632 2811
[email protected]

keaw saveoy 1
royal garden plaza (marriott)
charoen nakorn rd
thornburi, bkk 10600
Tel: 0 2877 6914
cheap thai food

liu restaurant
conrad hotel
3rd floor
87 wireless rd
bkk 10330
Tel: 0 26909255
dim sum lunch

girarrosto ristorante, L'Opera
53 soi 39 sukhumvit rd
bkk
Tel: 0 225 85606

tongue thai
18-20 charoen krung 38
bkk 10500
Tel: 0 2630 9918

face restaurant
thai and indian
29 soi 38, sukhumvit rd
bkk 10110
Tel: 66 2 713 6048
www.facebars.com

himali cha cha---indian
1229/11 charoen krung rd
bkk
Tel: 235 1569

bed supperclub
26 soi sukhumvit 11
sukhumvit rd, klongtoey-nua wattana
bkk 10110
Tel: 02 651 3537
[email protected]
reservations essential


le delat--vietamese
47/1 sukhumvit soi 23 prasarnmitr
bkk 10110
Tel: 0 22601849

le delat indochine
vietnamese
14 sukhumvit soi 23, prasarnmitr
bkk 10110
Tel: 0 2661 7967

six degrees bangkok
italian
42 convent rd, silom
bkk 10500
Tel: 66 0 26321 2995
www.sixdegreesbangkok.com

crepes and co
18/1 sukhumvit soi 12, klongtoey
bkk 10110
Tel: 66 2 653 3900
[email protected]

gallery cafe--thai
86-100 new road 3 o
bkk 10500
Tel: 02 639 5580
near sheraton orchid

rang mahal
rembrandt hotel
sukhumvit, soi 18
bkk
Tel: 261 7100
indian
sunday brunch is fabulous

jacqui72

question on Bed Supperclub: when is a good time to make reservations for? I was thinking 8pm but can't tell if this is a restaurant or nightclub and therefore when is the optimal hour. We'll be there on a weds, so probably not as busy...

robmac

I would recommend making a reservation. When we were in Bangkok we tried to make a reservation for the next day and were told the Bed Supper Club was filled up.

simpsonc510

We've always gone to Bed Supper Club around 6:30. It's usually quiet at that time, and will start filling up around 7 to 7:30ish. If you are going on a Wednesday, it will not be the "surprise" menu. You should be OK going whenever you feel comfortable. The "entertainment" there is very unique, sometimes interactive, and is not a stage show with applause at the end. You'll see... That's what makes Bed such a unique place, and my fave in BKK.

Do make reservations the day before, just to make sure you can get in. They may advise you on arrival time.

Carol

Guenmai

Read my very recent trip report under the thread of Siam Ocean World. I've listed the restaurant, in Bangkok, that was voted number 1 in 2005 which just happens to be a vegetarian restaurant. The food was incredible. Happy Travels!

jenskar

I'd say make a reservation earlier than a day before -- when I wrote them in December they were already booked up for the first two weekends in January. They have a web site and respond via email -- you can book a month in advance. The surprise menu is now on I think Fri and Sat night.

nolesgal

Guenmai, I read the thread and didn't see the mention of the vegetarian restaurant.

All--are Face and Bed veggie-friendly or just really popular?

Does anyone have recommendations for Ao Nang area dining?

Thanks for all your help!

Kathie

Face and Bed are both veggie-friendly. As a matter of fact, I can't think of any restuarant I've visited in Bangkok that wasn't veggie-friendly.

nolesgal

Really? My guidebook says that most Thai food is rarely vegetarian due to the wide use of fish sauce and other meat-based sauces/broths. It says to ask for the food "jei"--like "pad thai jei" for vegetarian, but I think this refers to the stricter Buddhist diet of vegetarian plus no onion or garlic and/or possibly vegan. (I'm just vegetarian, but not a huge onion/garlic fan so wouldn't really miss them!)

Any insights on this topic would be very welcome!

BradinBangkok

If you go to the top of State Tower, I think that Mezzaluna in The Dome is better than Sirocco. I ate there last night. Its also more private, as you don't have the tourists walking by your table to get to Sky Bar. And the view is actually better.

Another great restaurant that I have not seen mentioned on Fodor's is Mistral in the basement level of Gaysorn Plaza.

nolesgal

thanks brad.

has anyone been to Le Cafe Siam?

rhkkmk

brad....can you give us a little review of each of the places you have mentioned?? thanks....bob

i like senses in gaysorn for lunch...

simpsonc510

Bob
I'll make sure we get a daily review, once I get to BKK with Brad on the 19th(for those who do not know, I'm MOM). I'll try to do a better job of writing down menu items and prices in my journal this time. Sometimes I forget to write down how much we pay for meals... big mistake!!
Carol

rhkkmk

laurie...that is actually an earlier version of my list....others can get the updated one by asking:

[email protected]