Grow Tea Studio

What is it? Grow Tea Studio made its name on tea. The kakigori menu arrived later as a natural extension of that obsession, but now it’s a favourite. Every bowl is built around the same premium teas used in the drinks menu. 

Why we love it: This is a kitchen that thinks in flavour pairings rather than toppings lists. The current seasonal lineup shows how far the kitchen has come: the Meron Midori leads with a Yabukita-Saemidori matcha espuma; floral and delicate, hiding a core of sweet Japanese melon, black sugar beans, seedless green grapes tossed in a flavour-amplifying sauce and a grey-toned special crumble that adds texture and intrigue. The kuriio – named after the colour of chestnut – goes in an earthier, smokier direction: charcoal-roasted chestnut, wood-fired cashews sourced by the owner's mother, Chumphon forest honey and roasted Tieguanyin oolong, all designed around the principle of harmony.

Time Out tip: Kuriio is a Phrom Phong exclusive this summer – and not a permanent one, so don’t wait to try it, it’ll be gone before you know it.

Phrom Phong branch: Sukhumvit Soi 39, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana. Open Thurs-Tues 11am-7.30pm