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Grace Clarke’s Must-Try Picks for Bangkok’s It Crowd
New Neighbourhood New (Wave) British Bistro New All Day Roast New Craze Bubbles Over
Cocktail Bar Thonglor has just become home to Holy Belly is the latest offering from White Claw, the world’s favourite hard
Wynd, a postmodern British bistro that’s LOVA Hospitality, the team behind seltzer, has landed in Thailand, bringing
Just a short stroll from the Hua Lamphong all about “fine, but friendly dining.” It’s Bangkok favourites Bianca Italian its refreshing, guilt-free fizz to our shores.
MRT station, playfully named Bar Near the kind of place that knows how to make Restaurant and LAVA Fire Grill. Situated Crafted with sparkling water, alcohol, and
Me doesn’t just promise proximity—it sustainability cool without skimping on on the GM floor of Emsphere, it sits natural fruit flavours, it’s a perfect balance
delivers charm with grit. The street hum flavour. The menu is a masterclass in comfortably amidst the city’s buzzing of crisp, bubbly, and light. Whether you’re
buzzes outside while inside, the fully British culinary swagger, with a focus on dining circuit, offering a home away soaking up the sun or dancing under neon
stocked bar dances to a different tune. local, eco-conscious ingredients. Don’t from home with its soulful dishes and lights, White Claw fits right in. Available
Signature sips include the Chinatown miss the Phuket-caught red snapper, warm atmosphere. At its heart lies the in three delicious flavours—Lime, Mango,
twist, a vodka-plum-cordial affair the melt-in-your-mouth Oxtail lasagne, Holy roast selection—Prime beef and and Raspberry—it’s low-calorie and never
brightened by guava and lime, and the or the pristine, Hand dived Scottish Roast chicken bathed in rich gravy, with too sweet, making it the ultimate sip for
Kopi, a boozy ode to Thai coffee crowned scallops. Pop in for a full spread, or just customisable sides that sing of Sunday any occasion. Find White Claw at your
with cinnamon cream. Savour the bold linger over a perfectly crafted drink and suppers done right. The menu stretches local Gourmet Market, Tops Market, Villa
Bamboo breeze, a fusion of almond, a small plate. beyond the roasts, with dishes like Market, and Foodland. More stockists are
Benedictine, and bamboo-infused rum. Cheesy onion soup, Ravioli carbonara, on their way, so keep your eyes peeled.
For purists, the Chinatown-inspired Instagram: @wyndbangkok and Lamb shank pot pie. Wash it all down
joint also boasts a selection of beers with fizzy lemonade, bold iced coffee, or Instagram: @whiteclaw
and wines. a curated wine pairing.
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MASAL A LITE ISSUE 169 - JANUARY 2025