The best restaurants and cafes in Ekkamai

Recently ranked No.10 from Top 50 Pizza Asia, this pizzeria offers the experience of pizza prepared at the bar then delivered to your table. With 48 hours of fermentation, you can taste the chewy hot sausage, peppers & onions (B590) or no.3 (smoked tomato, Parma ham, fresh herbs and truffle oil, (B590). Match it with signature ultimate caesar salad (B430) specially if you love the crunchiness of lettuce with the munchiness of pizza.  Park Lane, Ekkamai Rd, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. 02-060-8822. Open Daily Tue-Fri 5.30pm-10pm, Sat-Sun midday-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm

What is it?: Chef Francesco Lenzi’s Italian eatery in Soi Phrom Si brings the tastes of Tuscany to Bangkok. Why we love it: The art of charcoal wood-fired grilling is much in evidence here with Chef Stefano Merlo leading the charge. Having honed his skills at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Calendre, Merlo knows how to cook with fire and flair. For a meaty delight, try grilled Tasmanian grass-fed lamb chop (B1,280) – tender, medium-rare lamb paired with a creamy carrot puree. Alternatively, if you’re really hungry, a hearty serving of roast beef (B3,800) will do the trick. Made with top-tier Black Angus beef from Australia, this 500g sirloin is grilled to perfection, robed in a rich red wine sauce, and topped with a Parmesan samayon – a silky sauce made with egg yolks, sugar and wine.  Time Out tip: For dessert, the restaurant keeps it classic with Italian favourites such as bomboloncini ripieni (B230), which is deep-fried doughnuts stuffed with creamy Italian goodness and drizzled with berry sauce.

The cute little cafe serves up gluten- and additive-free alternative to favorites such as dark chocolate cherry flambé tart, lemon tart meringue, salted caramel chocolate cake and mascarpone chocolate pie. Wedding and special-occasion cakes are available on request. 

After almost five years of operation, Kaizen Coffee has moved from its original branch at Tai Ping Tower to the end of Ekkamai Road, just a few hundred meters away. While the first branch has been turned into its headquarters and bakery, the relocated coffee shop now serves full-on meals in a twostory glasshouse-style building decorated with warm tones and raw materials. Kaizen has always focused on the character of coffee beans, wanting its customers to experience the real taste of coffee. So there are no fancy cream-topped, matchamixed drinks here; just classic cups like espresso, or the usual filtered, freshly brewed black or white coffee, served hot or cold (starts from B120). Non-coffee options such as fresh, sugar-free pressed juices are also available. At this new venue, the food menu has been extended to include simple yet creative dishes that bring out the best of locally sourced seasonal produce. Options include breakfast plates, pastas, sandwiches, salads and acai bowls. Our favorites include the homemade ramen-spaghetti with anchovies (B320), the pickled mackerel (B240), and the acai berries bowl (B270), which is topped with banana, berries and Medjool dates. Wrap up your meal with one of their house-made cakes (prices start from B75) or cookies (B85).

A champion of egg noodles with barbequed pork and soft-boiled egg, this old-school noodle shop morphed from a simple pushcart and is probably the most famous eatery of its kind in Ekkamai. Waits are notoriously long (its name translates to “Uncle Slow”) but the food is definitely worth it

Tucked away in Ekkamai Soi 23, this unassuming spot serves a crab meat omelette that’s anything but ordinary, alongside other seafood classics. Though calling it a “hidden gem” might sound predictable, it truly earns the title. The real draw is its local favourites, like the substantial crab omelette (B700) and a tom yum seafood (B260) that delivers on that essential spicy-sour kick. If you’re passing through from Khlong Tan station, this low-key eatery could be just the spot to pause, refuel, and savour some authentic flavours. 51 Ekkamai Soi 23, Khlong Tan Nuea. 086-044-9478. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-3.30pm. Closed Sun

Whether you're chasing that morning caffeine kick or looking for a cosy late-night hangout, this spot in Ekkamai ticks all the boxes. Created by the stylish minds behind local fashion label RAWIT, this hybrid cafe-wine bar is nestled inside their flagship store so yes, you can sip and shop in style. The ground floor is all about relaxed, clean vibes with a warm, minimalist aesthetic – perfect for leisurely brunches or casual laptop sessions. By day, the cafe brews excellent coffee with a choice of light or dark roast beans, alongside a full brunch menu and a solid line-up of non-coffee options for the caffeine-free crowd. Pair your drink with one of their house-made pastries for the ultimate midday pick-me-up. Come sundown, the space shifts gears into a relaxed wine bar, ideal for winding down over a glass. Don’t forget to head upstairs to browse RAWIT’s latest fashion collections while you’re at it. Address: Park Avenue Ekkamai. 092-624-2352 Open Tue–Sun. Coffee 8am–5pm, Wine 6pm–midnight. Closed Mon.

Tucked in the bustling Ekkamai stretch is this pad thai parlor which are popular among all-nighters after the clubs in the neighborhoods are closed. The highlight is the river prawn pad thai which comes out on neither too dry nor wet, served wrapped in omelet that’s filled with delicate smoky flavor and two jumbo size prawns with fresh sprout and bean curd served separately on the side (B150). For a budget option, a simple pad thai with dried shrimps is also a good choice for good old classic throwback. 

An artful bakery where each croissant is served fresh from the oven. Try playful creations like the six-eye spectre cookie (B130) or sun-kissed strawberry crust (B359). For a local spin, there’s a Thai tea custard croissant (B129) or pandan custard (B159), offering a familiar flavour profile in flaky form.

Set in an old Thai house dating from the 50s, this Mikkeller location has a stylish, elegant atmosphere with that special, uniquely Nordic feel.