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Welcome to Jap-Am
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 06/03/2020
» Tokiojo's location over at the student-hub of Samyan Mitrtown is a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" situation. It may not be too big, but at the risk of sounding provocative, size doesn't matter when the place gives off some cool, urban Tokyo street-side vibes.
The (sand)wiching hour
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 18/10/2019
» It eludes me why many think sandwiches can't be a meal. Perhaps it's because the sandwiches we know are the ones bought at a convenience store, which have been refrigerated, then squished under a toaster for a maximum of three minutes and voila, you've got yourself a "sandwich" with barely anything in between. Notice the quotation marks? These "sandwiches" are a sorry excuse of a "sandwich". Fortunately, Bangkok is home to a number of places that does sandwiches properly -- sandwiches that will not just have you filled and satisfied but also have you coming back for more. If you want to get away from the usual rice and noodles, it may be time to jump on the bread wagon. Here are a few of the best sandwich places around the city.
Around the clock
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/10/2019
» Imagine this scenario: it's late at night -- really late at night. It's so late that even the street food vendors have gone to bed. You're not sleepy. In fact, you actually don't want to sleep.
Dine for a cause
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/11/2018
» What's better than a meal? A meal that creates social impact. Never thought your choice of a snack, lunch or dinner can be for a good cause? You just haven't looked hard enough, dear readers.
No FIFA FOMO
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 29/06/2018
» We are smack in the middle of the World Cup, and unlike Americans who use phrases like "World Series" or "World Champions" despite having only American participants, the majority of the world is actually involved in this tournament. There's only about two weeks left, but there are a lot of matches to watch and a whole lot of World Cup to keep you going. Fortunately, Bangkok is high on the World Cup fever, and we've got a number of places you can visit to keep that high.
Welcome to the Mancave
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/04/2018
» As evidenced by its name and our headline, the inspiration for Caveman Base's design and concept is a mancave. No, not like the one in a basement that reeks of beer, a certain type of plant meant to be smoked and dirty laundry. Rather, it's the mancave of anyone's dreams: consoles, board games, beer in bottles or tap and an air hockey table. That's the whole concept of the place, but that doesn't mean ladies are forbidden (we're pretty sure there are more than a few females who can dish out a beating in Tekken better than any other dudes). In fact, the look and feel of the place invites everyone to pull up a chair, order some grub and drinks, and get rowdy over boardgames, a game of Mario Kart or maybe a few rounds of beer pong. And that's exactly what patrons of the almost five-month-old establishment have been doing. But aside from the fun and games, Caveman Base's menu caters to adrenaline-pumping appetite acquired after back-stabbing friends at UNO.
Relax and refill
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 06/04/2018
» Better Moon Café x Refill Station has a peculiar sounding/looking name. The first part is pretty straightforward, the second refers to their eco-friendly programme where customers can bring plastic containers to be refilled with different products ranging from shower gel to dishwashing liquid. They're also a guesthouse. We've featured their refill station in a previous issue, but since we're Guru, we couldn't just pass up on giving their café's menu a try.
Dreamscape escape
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 02/02/2018
» The setting: Imagine a land filled with fantasy and wonder, inhabited by magical creatures like unicorns that gallop gloriously through lush meadows, enveloped by a night sky filled with twinkling stars, while you lie on the grass in a pink satin dress feeling like a total princess. Only in dreams, you might say, but Sretsis Parlour is here to make those dreams come true. From the fashion label of the same name, Sretsis Parlour gives one overwhelming first impression: it's a completely different world.
Garden chillin'
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 12/01/2018
» Tiny Tree started out as an online terrarium shop on IG. They've got two locations and are planning to add one more, but it's only at their store on Sukhumvit 31 that they serve a brunch-and-coffee-style menu. It's a way to have their customers participating in their weekend terrarium workshops, something to munch on while in the midst of it, but over time it's also become a place for people to chill, do work or have friends gather over a small meal and drinks.