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Let's get freaky
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 17/02/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> A little way inside Sukhumvit Soi 39 lies this Aussie-born restaurant that opened its doors one month ago to the Bangkok public. Already having restaurants in Malaysia and Singapore, Pâtissez's location here in Bangkok gives off a very chill vibe the minute you walk in. With its homey décor and atmosphere, you can't help but settle in and just relax. You're greeted at the door with the words "#FreakShakes" which we suspect is a subliminal message to remind you later of what to order. The sign above the counter of the kitchen tempts -- nay, dares -- the restaurant's customers to do one thing: "Get your freak on". But really, we can't help but do just that when you see the spread that the restaurant has to offer.
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Nerd haven, food heaven
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 17/03/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> The Setting Paradise comes with different names for different people: Heaven, Shangri-La, Krispy Kreme, you name it. But for Bangkok's gamers and nerds, it's called Game Over. Equipped with consoles, PCs, and a huge assortment of board games and party games, Game Over has been a cool hangout place for both gamers and noobs alike. Recently, it held a grand reopening and added some perks to its already impressive location. There's an extended "club area" for those who want thumping music to go along with their night as well as a playground area for the younger ones who don't really know their way around a PS4 yet. But the highlight of all these additions could arguably be the fact that they now have a bar and a kitchen that allows them to have a full-blown menu of utter deliciousness.
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Goin' full American
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 31/03/2017
» <b>The Setting:</b> Stepping inside the small, homey restaurant makes you feel as if you've left Thailand and entered a diner somewhere in America. It's not just because of the feel of the restaurant and the food. The owner, Katherine, is Thai-American and is very much hands-on with her customers, making them feel welcome and right at home and going around and checking up on them as they eat. We think that makes all the difference in terms of service and atmosphere because it was nice to have a mother-like figure asking you if you're doing okay and checking if you're still breathing after eating so much. Despite the somewhat small space, the restaurant welcomes regulars who come in every week. We think this is because of the welcoming atmosphere, thanks to Katherine and her staff, and of course, the homemade American meal its patrons feast on.
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Sushi goodness
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 21/04/2017
» <b>The Setting:</b> Only a month old, Masu may seem like a typical hole in the wall resto. About a minute or two walk inside of Sukhumvit soi 39, the restaurant's small space may lead you to underestimate it. We certainly did. But never judge a restaurant by its size, because if there's one thing we can certainly say about this new, small sushi place, it's that it delivers.
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Fish 'n chips 'n delicious to the lips
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 05/05/2017
» <b>The Setting:</b> Sukhumvit Soi 23 is not really a place well-known for good dining options and more for being the location of the infamous Soi Cowboy. Yet, a newly-opened restaurant on the premises is set to change all that. Walking into Papa's Fish 'n Chips is like walking into a rustic, industrial, chill-out place that has a banging adult rock playlist and a centre table that pops out thanks to the blue-white tiles imported all the way from Italy. It's a different atmosphere from what you'll see outside -- bars and street food. And despite having only been opened for about three weeks, Papa's Fish 'n Chips has a menu that blows us all away.
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Salty, sweet and zesty
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/05/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> Walking into the Bangkok Trading Post Bistro & Deli almost seems like walking into a whole different world entirely. Coming from your typical Bangkok soi, you walk into what seems like a small doorway, only to find it opens up to a room with a high ceiling and walls made of teak. The furnishings are unique since they've all been custom-made for the restaurant and all around there are decorations that invoke feelings of travel and exploration, making it seem as if you're simply a sojourner taking a break from your weary journey. This is a feel the restaurant was obviously going for and succeeded in doing. The marble tables give you a feel of grandeur and something we were pleasantly surprised with was the fact that the tables had hooks underneath to hang your bags and purses! The ambiance and atmosphere is very laid-back and relaxing and they've actually got an outdoor garden that you can check out -- once Bangkok's weather figures itself out, that is. We haven't even talked about the food yet and we're already tempted to go back.
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Stax it up
Eric E Surbano, Published on 09/06/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> The COMMONS is very well-known for its array of sophisticated restaurants that serve up high-class food. Not that that's a bad thing. But STAX Diner is bringing regular visitors to the Thong Lor chill-out haven something that hasn't been in existence there before: simple, straightforward, comfort food. Now don't take that to mean its menu is quickly and haphazardly served because STAX Diner is definitely up to the high class dining standards offered in The COMMONS, and that's part of its charm.
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Some like it hot
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 30/06/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> Upon entering Nineteens Up, you immediately realise that this is a place that's ripe for a good hangout sesh with your buddies. There's plenty to do, so take your pick: two billiard tables on the left and on the far right there are a selection of board games. Flat screens hang from the ceilings if watching a game is what you and your friends prefer. And last but finally not least is the bar, flanked by the Drinko drinking game made famous on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The aesthetics and feel of the whole place gives a fun vibe. We think the colourful psychedelic mural on the wall adorned with wooden doors helps a lot with that. And don't be weirded out by the bathtub that's near the beer taps. At certain times, they actually fill that tub with alcohol. The fun isn't just indoors either. Nineteens Up has got some outdoor spaces for you to chill at, equipped with a ping pong and air hockey table, as well as an outdoor kitchen they're renting out.
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The venerated house of pancakes
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 14/07/2017
» <b>The Setting:</b> The International House of Pancakes, or IHOP as it's most commonly known, has been a beloved breakfast staple in the good ol' US of A since 1958. While it does have the word "international" in its name, it was only a few weeks ago that the American breakfast chain finally opened its first store here in Bangkok. Located on the ground floor of Siam Paragon, IHOP sits right over the small artificial pond. Seating in the current location is limited, but it's planning to open up a bigger space up on the fourth floor by the end of the year. Because of this, it's best if you get there early. Besides, the menu is a breakfast menu. Actually, since Paragon opens at 10am, let's just say that it's perfect for brunch. You know what, we take it all back. Pancakes are perfect any time of the day, whether it be breakfast, lunch, dinner, or when you wake up at 3am in the morning feeling hungry. IHOP won't be open then, though.
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Street and savoury
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/08/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> After being dubbed the world's street food capital for two years in a row by CNN, it seemed only proper that the first Michelin-starred street food restaurant, Hawker Chan, opened its doors to Bangkokians almost a month ago. Hailing from Singapore, this is the restaurant's second venture out of its home country, the first being Taiwan. The restaurant has opened in a pretty accessible location on the fifth floor of Terminal 21. Much like its original Singaporean location, it's not a stranger to long queues, but customer flow has definitely improved since they opened. Still, don't be surprised if all their tables are full during lunch and dinner, especially on weekends.
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