Num Num Fun

After leaving Tsuta, I passed by this ‘milk shop’. At first, I thought the cheesecakes were just funny, especially because they actually said cheesecake. I wasn’t sure whether to get something with matcha or try the cheesecake. I then opted for the brulee version with a coffee. The shop is self-service only, but there is … Read more

Tsutsa was the first noodle restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Similar to Din Tai Fung, there are now several branches. Tsutsa here is located on the third floor of Central World. I ordered the signature ramen (without truffle, which quickly becomes a bit overpowering in flavor), the fried gyoza, and the BBQ cubes, along … Read more

Baan is a bit further away and is a recommendation from the Michelin Guide app. It’s a Thai restaurant, which isn’t immediately obvious from the decor and music. It’s definitely geared toward a Western clientele. At 5:30 p.m., I was the only customer, and that didn’t change until I left. I ordered shrimp with noodles … Read more

The Mori was a ‘stopgap’. I actually wanted to go to Gaysorn for dim sum, but my preferred restaurant didn’t have any dim sum at the evening! Then I was too lazy to walk to Ding Tai Fung in Central World, so I stopped at the Mori on the way there and, after a quick … Read more

Krua A-Roi is once again authentic Thai and is somewhat tucked away near Central World. But not so hidden that other farangs would have discovered it. I ordered the deep-fried sea bass, a spicy mango salad, and cabbage with fish sauce. The fish was, unlike usual, coated in flour before being fried. This may not … Read more

I stumbled upon Chor-Ma-Lee via a TikTok video. Their signature dish is ox foot. I also ordered their dumplings and fried lotus roots. The ox foot, as described on the menu, came under a glass dome with smoke. The smoke left a pleasant aroma. It also came with vegetables and two eggs (duck). The foot … Read more