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Ask anyone who lives near Phrom Phong where to go for a proper steak and one name usually pops up within seconds. A Sukhumvit Soi 39 fixture since 2016, Cocotte Bangkok is the go-to for birthday dinners, first dates and long catch-ups with colleagues. As of July 20, it’s welcoming guests again after a two-month renovation, its biggest refresh in a decade.
Some things, though, are best left as they are. The open-fire grill is still the first thing you see as you step inside, its inviting aroma setting the tone for the evening ahead. And signatures such as the tomahawk and farmer chicken continue to take pride of place on the menu.
What changes is the space itself. Every table, chair and leather sofa is brand new, complemented by warmer lighting and thoughtful acoustic improvements that enhance the overall comfort of the dining experience. It’s set up for gatherings of every kind, from anniversaries and Sunday lunches to promotions worth toasting.
‘What I love most about Cocotte is the people,’ says owner Maxence Le Bartz. ‘Over the past 10 years, our guests have celebrated countless milestones with us, and many have become friends. Exceptional meat and a beautiful room will always matter, but the magic happens around the table: the laughter, the clink of glasses and the evenings nobody wants to end. Here’s to the next 10 years.’
The grill is where dinner at Cocotte begins, with every cut cooked over open flame so high heat builds a deep, smoky char while the inside stays juicy. Watching the chefs work the fire is half the fun – the crackle, the sizzle and the theatre of a great cut meeting the flame. Choose from tenderloin, hanger steak or oyster blade, or celebrate with the signature tomahawk, a generous Australian wagyu MBS 5+ cut served with three sauces of your choice (B4,480 to B6,790 depending on weight).
That obsession with quality starts long before anything hits the grill, with trusted producers such as Australia’s Westholme. Every cut is listed by origin and grade, so you know the ribeye is 250-day grain-fed Australian black angus and the lamb rack comes from Gundagai in New South Wales.
The same care runs through the rest of the menu, with plenty made from scratch, from the fire-roasted bone marrow and hand-cut, skin-on fries to a beef cheek braised in red wine for 48 hours. Favourites such as the beef tartare and truffle risotto return with updated recipes, while new arrival the artisan pork chop and morels (B1,190) proves the grill isn’t just for beef.
Drinks get as much attention as the meat, with a curated selection of around 70 wines. Think Bordeaux or Rhône reds to pair with the steaks. Glasses start at B290, while a Coravin system serves premium labels from B520. The sommelier is on hand to help you choose.
The new-look interiors may feel more refined, but the convivial buzz is as lively as ever. Same grill, same signatures, a fresh room for your next celebration. Book ahead for weekends.
Cocotte Bangkok is at 39 Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110.
It’s open Sun-Thu 11am-11pm (last orders 10.30pm) and Fri-Sat, 11am-midnight (last orders 11pm).
Browse the menu. Book a table at Cocotte or call 092-664-6777.