Bangkok

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

The Tibet Gate is located on Soi 33 and is very large, even housing something resembling a Tibetan souvenir shop. The place is otherwise very nicely decorated, and you can even dine in an ‘authentic’ Tibetan tent. The service was very friendly and explained the various dishes and asked about your preferences. I ordered pork … Read more