• LIFE

  The Polish Japanese chef

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/09/2017

  » Polish Pawel Viktorek moved to Thailand this year in February, joining Zuma Bangkok as the executive chef. The izakaya Japanese restaurant with a fine-dining twist is world renowned, with branches in major cities and the Bangkok branch recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. And you may be wondering what a Polish guy is doing in a Japanese kitchen. Originally from a small village where Japanese food was unheard of, the 33-year-old chef cultivated his passion, fascination and deep respect for the cuisine over years of travelling to Japan in search for the best ingredients. We talked to him about his culinary journey thus far.

• LIFE

  Restaurant Revival

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021

  » Eating out has returned but in a limited capacity, while today marks another easing of Covid-19 restrictions, which allows more businesses such as indoor gyms and spas to reopen. As our lives slowly (and hopefully) return to somewhat normalcy, here are a few noteworthy developments from the dining scene that you can look forward to.

• LIFE

  Luncheon on the 76th Floor

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019

  » Making waves as Thailand's highest restaurant and bar with its dinner service since July, Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar is now ready for lunch, offering a two or three-course menu. At the starting price of B850, you can choose either a starter-and-main combo or a main-and-dessert combo. Or go all out with a three-course menu for B1,200. Regardless of how you choose to lunch, your choice of coffee or tea, the classy and eclectic decor and the breathtaking view from the 76th floor are included with the price.

• LIFE

  Follow the pink hooves to Pink Giraffe, Topgolf Megacity's rooftop bar

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/11/2023

  » To describe Topgolf Megacity as a playground for golfers only is selling it short. The sports and entertainment complex is much more than what the name suggests.

• TRAVEL

  A golden stay

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/02/2023

  » Opened last July, Ascott Thonglor Bangkok strikes the right balance between posh accommodation that makes you want to stay in and a convenient base for you to explore countless surrounding eateries and attractions. The property is just one of more than 900 properties in more than 40 countries operated by The Ascott Limited, owned by Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited. The more you know.

• LIFE

  Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to open next July, now accepting reservations

  Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/10/2022

  » Ahead of its opening in July 2023, Centara appoints Shigeki Nakagawa as the opening general manager for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

• LIFE

  Mid-Autumn Festival with a French flair

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/09/2021

  » Capella Bangkok makes its Mid-Autumn Festival debut with a rather unique iteration on mooncakes in the form of limited-edition Fortune Cakes which fuse flavour and finesse of French patisserie with Chinese inspiration.

• LIFE

  Go Parisian in Bangkok

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/09/2018

  » You can picnic Parisian-style in the middle of Sukhumvit. And, no, I'm not talking about going to Benchasiri Park. You can picnic indoors and more at The Bar Upstairs, the latest venue by Soho Hospitality.

• LIFE

  Guru's Weekly Pick: Sep 15 - 21

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/09/2017

  » Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!

• LIFE

  Left or Right? Why not both?

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/06/2016

  » In case you're looking for something more productive for the weekend other than shopping or Netflix-binging, we're here to help. We've noticed a rising number of spaces -- physical and online -- where you can unleash your creativity and/or get inspired.

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