The best restaurants and cafes in Phloen Chit

There’s a lot going on in Langsuan. A number of cool establishments have been popping up in the upscale residential neighborhoods over the last few years, from eateries serving fresh premium ingredients to greengrocers to posh condominium complexes and hotels. One of these newest additions is Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Thailand’s first Kimpton-branded hotel, located within the Sindhorn Village mixed-use mega-project. For those who are new to the brand, Kimpton is part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands. From its playful and sophisticated design to award-winning restaurants and bars, the luxury boutique brand is known for creating immersive guest experiences that foster genuine human connection. The luxury hotel is set to officially open its doors in October, but it’s giving Bangkokians a taste of what to expect by first opening up its lobby café CRAFT. As its name implies, CRAFT prioritizes craftsmanship in every aspect of its business, from the natural wood and rock decorative details that make up its interiors to the coffee it serves to the service it offers. Grab a seat by the coffee counter and order yourself a serious cuppa brewed from high-quality beans sourced from Thai and foreign suppliers, including Bangkok-based brand Kad Kokao, local growers in Mae Tang, and growers in Costa Rica and Vietnam. A cup of regular coffee is, amazingly, priced as low as B90. If you’re in the mood to try something more atypical, try either the...

Restaurateur Kasama “Oh” Laopanich, who also co-runs popular Mexican eatery La Monita Taqueria alongside her husband Billy Bautista, launched her passion project Thai Niyom Cuisine in 2019. Here she recreates the best dishes from all over Thailand for Bangkokians, right in the heart of Ploenchit. Located in Mahatun Plaza, right beside La Monita, Thai Niyom Cuisine welcomes guests to a laid-back setting that’s perfect for a quick, unpretentious meal. Each dish is cooked with ingredients sourced from local producers in order to best serve the real taste of Thailand to urbanites. The menu consists of fundamental Thai dishes, ranging from starters you can nibble on to wok-fried numbers, curries or grilled meats that are good for sharing. Start off your meal  with Chiang Mai Combo (B390), a mouthwatering platter of northern Thai-style appetizers like Thai spicy sausage and green chilli paste. Moving on to mains, you can pair hot steamed rice with Wok-fried Seafood with Chilli (B295) or chow down on Beef Tallow Fried Rice with Grilled Wagyu Beef (B410). If noodles are your thing, then ask for Thai Niyom Cuisine’s take on boat noodles (available for both pork and beef), which comes flavored with pig’s blood (price starts at B80). The Southern-Style Fish Curry (B265) is not to be missed if, like a true Thai, you love spicy fare. The smell may not be as pleasing, but that’s how you know it’s good! Vegetarians can also get their fill of comfort fare at Thai Niyom Cuisine, which also...

Chef Antoine Darquin and sommelier Théo Lavergne took over the space that used to be Gaggan's natural wine bar Wet and transformed it completely. Where Wet was deliberately dark and cave-like, Bisou is sleek and modern with abundant natural light during the day. Come evening though, the whole thing shifts. Warm seductive lighting takes over, spiral mirrored staircase becomes properly atmospheric, French kiss-themed film posters on the walls start making sense. The tagline is 'Keep it simple and sexy' and it is. The ground floor has a lively bar, upstairs is more refined and private, kitchen counter if you want to watch the chefs work. Earned a spot in the 2025 Michelin Guide, wine list is genuinely impressive, homemade limoncello at the end is a nice touch. European sophistication with Bangkok prices that won't make you wince (too much). Location: 68, Lumpini Sub-District, 9 Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Francesco Lenzi, the culinary genius behind the upscale Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen, and the former chef of Medici at Hotel Muse, abandons fine-dining efforts at his new eatery, opting instead for more a casual space that that spotlights traditional Italian fare. Nonna Nella by Lenzi is a tribute to the chef’s Sicilian-born grandmother Sebastianella Tusa, whose nickname is, apparently, Nella (nonna means “grandmother” in Italian). The venue exudes the simple charm of a neighborhood restaurant, merging a bistro feel with a delicatessen offering. The front showcases fresh produce, including ham and cheese, most of which are produced by Lenzi’s family in Tuscany. Inside, a spacious room is divided into a wood-heavy dining area and a modern open kitchen equipped with Italianimported kitchen appliances. The menu is a testament to Lenzi’s close attention to produce; the front page lists artisanal products from his family’s farm such as bazzetta (cured pork leg, B250), truffle-infused cured pork sausage (B350) and bazzon cotto (cooked ham, B400). The menu also features items, such as fish ham, which are imported from other artisanal farms in Italy. We opted for the smoked sturgeon, which is lean and flavorsome, served with grilled zucchini and feta cheese, and drizzled with mustard dressing. Benefitting from an in-house pasta machine, Nonna Nella is able to produce fresh egg-based pasta that go into dishes like spaghettoni all'amatriciana (B400), spaghetti’s fatter brother topped with...

INDDEE, a two-Michelin-star Indian fine dining restaurant in the heart of Langsuan, holds a special title as one of Bangkok’s leading flavour houses of the city. Earning recognition as Restaurant of the Year and for Excellence in Service at Thailand's Favourite Restaurants 2025, it’s well respected for culinary talent and unparalleled service. Additionally, Head Chef Sachin Poojary was awarded the One Knife of Excellence at The Best Chef Awards in Milan, and named Chef of the Year 2026 by Koktail Thailand Restaurant Guide.  Time Out delves deeper into INDEE's story to discover how they set themselves apart from the rest.   Feeling good on the inside Hidden down a quiet offshoot of Langusan Road, the restaurant spans two floors, each offering a different ambience and a whole lot of character. At ground level, dine beneath a glass roof with views into two open kitchens where Chef Sachin and his culinary team prepare all 10 courses, several over live fire.   Upstairs, a more intimate space accommodates smaller private gatherings, with its own petite open kitchen ensuring the culinary journey carries through both floors. The warm and comfortable décor, coupled with the fantastic waft of spicy aromas, heightens appetite and anticipation, giving every visit that pleasurable ‘I'm here to enjoy great food and entertaining conversation’ vibe.    Every dish tells a story INDDEE’s menu takes you on a journey across India, with each course rooted in a specific region, ingredient and...

What is it?: A low-key hotspot for classic and regional Mexican flavours on the upper floors of Phloen Chit’s Mahatun Plaza. Why we love it: Only 10 years ago, Mexican food was largely unknown in Bangkok. At best, there were simple casual-dining spots where you could get some decent tacos and a pitcher of margaritas (La Monita, just downstairs from Santiaga, being a prime example). However, Mexican food can be so much more, and in Thailand it’s a natural fit. The crossover in ingredients is massive – chillis, limes and cilantro, of course, and even more niche items like crickets and ant eggs – but Santiaga is one of the first restaurants to explore that potential. The upper floor of the two-story space is dedicated to a la carte options made with aplomb, but real heads go upstairs and then back downstairs to the counter area, where Chef Mauricio Rosales’ set menu provides a culinary tour of Mexico, from the Northern deserts to the Southern jungles and everywhere in between. Time Out tip: As befitting a Mexican restaurant of this calibre, the mezcal list is extensive, with diverse options that range from light to smoky, from young and grassy to aged and brandy-smooth. The pechuga, made with a turkey breast in the still, is especially delightful.

This crowd pleaser at Central Embassy is known for its elevated take on blood-soaked noodle soup, or boat noodles in less-appalling terms. Thong Smith uses premium ingredients like Kurobuta pork and marbled beef to give a swanky take to the street food staple. Served with a flavorful soup made with secret ingredients, this noodle dish makes for a highly satisfying meal. The restaurant now has many branches across Bangkok like centralwOrld, Ari, and Thonglor.

Instead of throwing a grand bash for its first anniversary, Wittayu Road’s much-loved Glasshouse@Sindhorn celebrated by introducing a new member to the luxury dining scene. Tucked away behind a discreet façade and heavy wooden doors, Saneh Jaan revels in the most authentic elements of Thai food culture. The interior design features a reinterpretation of a Thai pavilion during the reign of King Rama V, when Western culture began to reach Thailand. The names of the private dining rooms were bestowed by national poet, Naowarat Pongpaiboon, who also composed a series of poems to decorate the restaurant’s walls. Saneh Jaan’s executives are real foodies who, for decades, have traveled around the kingdom to sample its greatest dishes. The menu reads like a credits list of time-honored classic Thai dishes. There’s nothing molecular, or faintly modern, here. Recommended dishes include the kaeng kiew waan (green curry), massaman curry and Chinese long beans from Ratchaburi stir-fried with shrimp paste, not to mention the muu palo tao jiew (stewed pork belly and eggs with fermented bean curd). Only the sophisticated lounge area shows a hint of modern Thai design. The bar is tended by Sompong “Paa Pong” Boonsri, the cocktail master behind the three-decade success of the Mandarin Oriental’s Bamboo Bar.  Saneh Jaan is currently open only for dinner, yet it plans to soon serve up lunch to the area’s wealthy executives and diplomats. 

As one of the most romantic restaurants in Bangkok, Medici Playhouse Italian Restaurant & Bar offers an immersive Italian dining experience paired with nightly live music. Set in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere within Hotel Muse Bangkok, the restaurant draws from the Medici family of Florence – the Renaissance patrons who turned their palace into a living room for Michelangelo, da Vinci and Botticelli – and channels that same idea of a room where good food, music and company belong together.  The design leans into it: intimate, candlelit and warm – classic Italian cellar energy. The cooking follows Tuscan tradition – fresh pasta, carefully chosen wines. Live music runs every evening from 7pm and, depending on the night, reads somewhere between jazz club and vintage European theatre. The menu celebrates authentic Italian cuisine, serving generous portions of signature handmade pasta, premium meats; all paired with a world-class wine list. Whether you are seeking a sophisticated dinner or a theatrical night out, Medici Playhouse Italian Restaurant & Bar is a true Langsuan gem. Medici Playhouse Italian Restaurant & Bar.Hotel Muse Bangkok, Autograph Collection by Marriott , Autograph Collection, 55/555 Langsuan Road, Lumphini. Open daily from 5.30pm. Live music from 7pm

What is it?: Elements, at the Okura Prestige, is a refined French restaurant with subtle Japanese influences that’s sure to impress. Why we love it: Executive chef Sebastiaan Hoogewerf and chef de cuisine Gerard Villaret Horcajo create culinary magic. Think melt-in-your-mouth Hokkaido scallop tempura and world-class smoked eel with caviar. The elegant atmosphere, the quiet thrill of the open kitchen, and impeccably crafted dishes come together for an evening to remember. Plus, the flexible menu lets you tailor your experience – don’t miss add-ons like the Barbary duck or the unique binchotan charcoal cake. Every bite is a perfect balance of flavor, and the service? Exceptional.   Time Out tip: Love wine? The pairing is phenomenal! But for something different, try the house-brewed kombucha pairing – it’s refreshing and totally unique. Snag a seat near the open kitchen to watch the chefs in action – it’s like dinner and a show!