Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Bangkok

Situated within Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Gallery Drip Coffee attracts authors, painters, photographers and other artistic types. Here, coffee making is an art; the owners procure the finest Arabica beans from different parts of Northern Thailand. This café is involved in every stage of coffee making: the coffee beans are ground by hand and roasted in-house. Owner Piyachat Trithaworn began his career as a photographer but was inspired to take up coffee brewing after photographing an Arabica coffee plantation. Thus, it is fitting that the café is located within a cultural center and has quirky illustrations and designs lining the walls and coffee mugs, some of them rendered by diners and the owners' friends. Even the brewing equipment has a unique design and is used to produce rich single origin and blended coffees. Innovative blends like Drip Coffee Jelly with foamed milk have patrons coming back for more.

If you are craving some truly delicious and tender barbecue, The Smokin' Pug is a classic American-style BBQ restaurant located in the Bang Rak area. Step into this eatery and you will immediately feel transported to the United States! Dim yellow-lighting illuminates cozy wooden furnishing, that is set against exposed brick walls, adorned with images of pugs. Settle into one of the tables or take a seat at the bar and order one of their many American craft-beers or a whiskey sour cocktail to go along with the smokey barbecue flavors. The juicy pulled pork sandwich and the melt-in-your-mouth baby back ribs, are two dishes that you absolutely must try here. Sit back, relax and unwind to the slow blues tunes that serenades you at this bar.

Yaowarat Road is the heart of Chinatown and exploring this place requires a lot of walking and energy. Double Dogs Tearoom is a wonderful place to give you respite with their fantastic variety of tea leaves from countries like Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan and Japan. From fruity to floral, woody and spicy, their aromatic beverages will not only delight tea connoisseurs but first timers as well. The zen-like ambiance just adds to the whole experience. Nibble on a lemon tart or their home made sweet for the perfect accompaniment. Check out their tea paraphernalia of traditional tea pots, kettles, tea wares and leaves. Please bring cash along as credit cards are not accepted.

If you are looking for reasonably-priced French food, head to JP French Restaurant and feast away. The restaurant is split over two floors, the lively downstairs area and the more romantic upstairs dining room. Creative dishes like Boeuf en Croûte and the more traditional Tartare de Boeuf are just few of the delectable French offerings. Few international dishes are also featured on the menu, like the delicious Côte de Boeuf cooked French-style. Whether you want to come here with family or friends or bring along a partner, the sumptuous meals at JP French Restaurant won’t disappoint.

When it comes to authentic Spanish food, few other restaurants can match what's served at Taberna JAMON JAMON. This family-run restaurant brings to Bangkok, the spirit of Spanish cuisine. Set in a rustic yet elegant space, the mood in here is set perfectly for a relaxed family meal. On the menu are a blend of traditional and modern Spanish delicacies, that exhibit the culinary culture of the European nation. Feast on the signature Paella, tapas and Jamon, while you tap your feet to some brilliant Spanish music and flamingo dances.

Seven Spoons is a New American restaurant on the outskirts of the Chinatown area which specializes in vegetarian and organic dishes. Drop in for a drink from their list of signature cocktails, whiskey sours, spirits and beers and linger over a hearty lunch of tartines, pizzas or pasta. You can also enjoy their Mediterranean dishes which are served during dinner hours. The homey atmosphere, created by the framed pictures on the walls and artfully-arranged nick-nacks, makes for a pleasant oasis in the busy city.