The best restaurants and cafes in Ekkamai
Best described as Thonglor's younger, less flamboyant sister, this up-and-coming area is known for its for quaint eateries, delightful dessert places and fantastic cafes. Why don’t you drive here (or the take BTS) and stop at hot venues such as Peace for fine Oriental tea, Pesca Mar & Terra Bistro for mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes or Padthai Ekkamai for irresistible Pad Thai.
Broken Eggs
Breaking away from restrictive reputation, Broken Eggs is a hip Spanish tavern that’s unafraid to inject a contemporary spin to tapas bites.
Oh Chic
A new destination combining gastronomy and entertainment in the heart of Ekkamai, OH CHIC is a social club and eatery that offer Italian-Asian fusion dishes along with nightly performances by deejays or live bands and rotating themed shows.
Pesca Mar & Terra Bistro
The team behind Cocotte—the swanky steak-slash-ribs specialist on Sukhumvit 39—loosens up on its meat-centric concept by letting seafood co-star at a new Mediterranean spin-off in Ekkamai.
Mamarin
The only way to enjoy Ban Beung’s famous noodles was to make a trip all the way to the small town in Chonburi. Your life is now easier thanks to Mamarin, the new noodle spot in Ekkamai that has brought the district’s signature delicacy to downtown Bangkok.
Padthai Ekkamai
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.
Wattanapanich
An institution for over 50 years, Wattanapanich is famous for its traditional Chinese-style stewed beef and goat.
Peace – Oriental Teahouse
Sit back, relax and enjoy your tea with Peace, the oriental teahouse created by Teerachai Limpapaitoon, who loves to spread tea culture in Thailand.
Ink & Lion Cafe
Combining an art gallery and a café, Ink & Lion is owned by a couple who both have art in their blood. Those who are passionate about arts, crafts and coffee will definitely fall in love with this place.
Kaizen Coffee Co.
All-white interiors, marbletop counters, black infinity-edge lines – all these elements combine to create a clean modern look for this cafe.
Brave Roasters
A small café owned by co-founders of Onion, a cutting-edge retailer for men's & women's apparels, and Brave Roasters, a local roaster who supports and mainly selects only good range of Thai beans.
Pooltime Cafe
Pooltime café features a quirky combination of marble-topped tables, white walls and neon-colored chairs. However, the Instagram-worthy décor isn’t the only reason people come to Pooltime—the raccoons may have something to do with it too.