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Heart and zoul
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 30/05/2014
» Just down the road from Soul Food, the still-packed Thong Lor staple, comes another spiritual culinary contender in Zoulviet. The name could easily have started with an “S” had it not been for the requisite visit to the fortune teller, who advised against it. It’s a little strange that Thailand’s neighbours are so underrepresented on the food scene, but Vietnamese gets a better showing than most and Zoulviet is the latest addition to the contemporary canon, serving Vietnamese staples in comfortable surrounds. The ensemble ownership have taken over the prime premises above popular date dessert spot After You on the corner of J Avenue. It’s a much better use of the space with enough room for around 30 pax inside and another 14 on the smoking-friendly balcony. Beyond the now-cliche industrial decor touches, a steely Vietnamese woman in uniform oversees the restaurant from the signature wall-mural artwork. You’d best finish your pho or she may disapprove. Military dictatorships aside, the mood is comfortable but with style, proving popular with the local Thais of the area, particularly during dinnertime and weekends when the place packs out.
Gate Crasher
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 29/03/2013
» Welcome to Guru 's Gate Crasher, your ultimate guide to finding something fresh to do in this big city.
Kitchen Ciassified
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 23/11/2012
» Elements combines the ingredients in covert, prestige style above Phloenchit
Seeing red
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 09/03/2012
» Just when Silom looked to be lost to bank headquarters, massage parlours and tourists, Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant has popped onto the scene in full bright crimson. It has nothing to do with Miss Johansson, sadly, as she would have had punters drooling all the way to Patpong after the recent photo leak of her bathroom demeanour. Instead, the Silom spot is a sister venue of Scarlett in Beijing that has been wining and dining Far East-based shmoozers since 2009.
Mouths Wide Open
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 13/01/2012
» Like natural or political disasters, there's no shortage of Italian kitchens in Bangkok. From Gianni and Zanotti to Basilico and Pizza Hut, most bases are already covered. But add an Eyes Wide Shut-style dungeon to the mix, and the cucina arena is given a new lease of life.