Page 16 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 2 | December 2023 - January 2024

F*NKYTOWN

From the brilliant minds of Sarnies comes F*nkytown, a new
cocktail bar hidden at the top of the Sukhumvit Soi 37 branch
of the bakery and café. Decked out with velvet curtains, 70s
vintage-inspired aesthetics, and swanky décor, with a dimly-lit
interior, the bar is filled with melodies from the secluded DJ booth,
playing from a list of R&B, soul, funk, and disco. In a food-driven
venue, the owners aimed to balance the essential elements of a
bar and an enticing food menu, each item complementing the
next. Next to the bar itself is an open kitchen, giving guests the
chance to watch and salivate over fresh culinary creations led by
head chef Luqman Hakim, while the bar is supervised by Sarnies
beverage manager Pae Ketumarn. Instagram: @fnkytown.bar

EASTERN ELIXIR

At the Indian-owned Valia Hotel Bangkok, there is a new speakeasy
bar ready to take you on a unique journey. Eastern Elixir Social
Lounge & Bar is the newest bar in town, with grand doors, an
oriental-inspired design, and opulent art pieces. Every cocktail
features a secret ingredient called Essentials Elixir which is a
highlight of the bar. The lack of sugar or sweeteners makes sure
all your drinks taste fresh, and enhanced only by natural flavours.
Instagram: @lunabyclara

BIANCA

Lovers of Italian food are sure to enjoy Bianca, a new casual Italian
restaurant located in Emsphere. Their menu features generous
sharing dishes based on time-tested Italian recipes. From their
creamy Caprese buratta to their Mama’s beef lasagna, Bianca
offers a wide range of cold cuts, pasta, and pizza. With all their
pasta and pizza dough being made in-house, to the homemade
dolci delivered every morning, Bianca has gone above and beyond
to bring the authentic tastes of Italy close to home.
Instagram: @bianca.bangkok

LUNA BY CLARA

LUNA by Clara, which originally opened in Koh Samui,
finds a new home in Bangkok. Located in Sathorn, this
pop-up sustainable restaurant offers a peaceful escape from
the busy city, with Chefs Simone Scarparo and Christian
Martena at the helm. The menu draws inspiration from a
modernist culinary style, and Chef Simone’s own travels
and influences. The LUNA tasting menu features 8 courses
and costs THB 2,800++ per person. The restaurant also
held an exclusive wine dinner, as well as a collaboration
menu with Chef Deepanker Khosla from HAOMA on
4th December. Instagram: @easternelixir