Things are looking up for Bangkok’s food scene in 2023. Megamall centralwOrld, alone, has nine new dining spots that are getting us all excited. Scattered across the mall, from the first to the seventh floor, as well as Groove, these restaurants will certainly tickle your tastebuds, whether you’re craving for freshly made pasta or traditional Chinese fare.
Scroll down to get a peek at centralwOrld’s new culinary offerings.
1. Baan Benjarong Pai
Given a Bib Gourmand recognition by the Michelin Guide, this Thai restaurant is committed to serving authentic dishes from the northern town of Pai in Mae Hong Son, including crispy vermicelli with sweet & sour sauce, baked pork ribs with salted fish, and fried snapper with aromatic green vegetable in chilli paste.
๐ Hug Thai (1/F)
2. Siam Parasite
Enjoy the Thai version of Oktoberfest all-year-round at this new Groove spot. Sizzling barbecued meats, drinking games, and as much beer as you can drink are to be expected.
๐ Groove at centralwOrld (1/F)
3. CHAGEE
Thailand’s first rebranding branch of the teahouse chain from China’s Yunnan province named CHAGEE has opened up at centralwOrld. This Bangkok shop joins 500 other spots all over Asia in purveying premium tea leaf drinks, including the brand’s famed white peach oolong tea.
๐ Beacon (6/F)
4. KOGORO
This katsu joint prides itself on its special sauce, which is made with golden pear from Niigata in Japan. Both sweet and tangy, the sauce adds a unique taste to the restaurant’s signature crispy pork cutlet dish.
๐ Atrium (6/F)
5. IATA Express
For six decades, this legendary Chinese restaurant has been satisfying diners who keep coming back for more of its Peking duck, sizzling pork with red tofu sauce, and Shanghai-style pancakes.
๐ Beacon (7/F)
6. Nuerkoo
Indulge in comfort fare at the new branch of this popular beef noodle soup shop. The bowls here are made with premium beef cuts and flavorful broth, which you can pair with Phuket fish balls and crispy tofu skin stuffed with minced pork.
๐ Beacon (6/F) centralwOrld
7. Daisen Premium Japanese Restaurant
Treat yourself to first-rate sashimi at this new Daisen store. The brand is known for using only the freshest fish and ingredients, which go into dishes like yellowfin tuna sashimi and kani miso.
๐ Beacon (6/F)
8. Tan Kun
Hardcore beef eaters will love Tan Kun’s creatively prepared dishes, which showcase Thai beef from organic farms in the country. Make sure to try its signature Volcano Beef Rice Bowl—you’ll thank us later.
๐ Hug Thai (1/F)
9. Ñam Ñam Pasta and Tapas
This casual and welcoming pasta house will definitely attract more diners to centralwOrld. Savor both traditional and fusion dishes made with fresh pasta and hearty sauces, including the crowd-favorite Ramen Pasta.
Set to open in January
๐ Atrium (3/F)