Mark your calendar for these special food and drink events handpicked by Time Out Bangkok food writer
21 May: White Gold
Flow restaurant maximizes the delightful possibilities of white asparagus in dishes like white
asparagus bavarois with king prawns and croutons, and Black Angus striploin with white
asparagus.
Until 25 May. Flow at Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Charoennakorn Road, 0 2442 2000.
22 May: Portuguese superstar chef in Bangkok
Chef Victor Matos, one of Portugal’s most celebrated chefs and head of one Michelin-
starred Antiqvvm in Porto, collaborates with Il Fumo head honcho Nelson Amorim for a
special six-course Portuguese dinner.
22-23 May, Il Fumo, Rama 4 Road, Khlong Toei, 0 2286 8833. MRT Khlong Toei. B3,800
23 May: White truffle king in Bangkok
Umberto Bombana, hailed as the “King of White Truffles” and the chef of Hong Kong’s three
Michelin-starred 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana will be taking over the kitchen of La Scala at
The Sukhothai Bangkok. Price includes a welcome cocktail and wine-pairing.
23-24 May, La Scala at The Sukhothai Bangkok, South Sathorn Road, 0 2344 8888. B14,600
24 May: Tuscan wine dinner
Cantina delivers a five-course dinner showcasing traditional Italian dishes paired with
selected wines from Tuscany.
24 May. 17:00-24:00. Cantina, Soi Ari Samphan 3, 0 2038 5114. B2,700. BTS Ari
25 May: Tuscan wine dinner
The Living Room at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit launches a new afternoon tea set featuring
bite-sized goodies like sesame brioche with prawn cocktails, red velvet cheesecake and
Portuguese-style egg tarts.
Ongoing, 15:00-17:30. The Living Room at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Asoke, 0 12649
8353. BTS Asoke. B480/person
26 May: The Bamboo Bar goes local
Nightcaps take on an interesting twist at The Bamboo Bar, which has just launched an all-
new cocktail menu inspired by the different regions of Thailand.
Ongoing. The Bamboo Bar at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Charoenkrung Road, 0 2659 9000.
BTS Sapan Taksin.
27 May: Kika is OUT!
Spanish eatery Kika dedicates two Sunday evenings to a “gay-friendly tea dance” (that
would mean tapas served with topless toreros, drinks and drag performances). Special
prices on Pimm’s and Tanquerey cocktails.
27 May and 3 June, 18:00-21:00. Kika, Convent Road, 09 5592 0510. BTS Saladaeng
28 May: Sri Lankan street bite
Gourmet Bar looks to entice adventurous taste buds with hopper, a bowl-shaped Sri Lankan
street food made with fermented rice flour and coconut milk, and served with a variety of
spicy toppings.
Ongoing, Gourmet Bar at Novotel Bangkok Siam Square, Rama 1 Road, 0 2209 8888. BTS Siam