Table talk in Bangkok (July 30-August 5)

Unlimited seafood never really goes out of fashion. Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month, Seafood Vibes at dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok brings together seafood on ice, cooked favourites, live stations and live music for a relaxed midweek dinner. It’s less about eating to win than turning dinner into an after-work catch up over plenty of fresh seafood.

First and third Wednesday of every month, 6pm-10pm. B850 net per person. Dusit Gourmet, dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok

Summer Forest is celebrating its eighth birthday with a new workshop that swaps ordinary cakes for party-ready creations. Anniversary cake designs, refreshed studio decorations and edible photo toppers let guests personalise every bake, whether they come with friends or simply fancy an excuse to play with frosting. Bookings open through the brand’s LINE account, with workshop dates announced on its social channels.

From August 7. Summer Forest

After 16 years as Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin – the acclaimed modern Thai restaurant shaped by Michelin-starred Danish chef Henrik Yde-Andersen – Sra Bua reopens with a new name and direction under chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat. The reinvention goes well beyond the menu: every course is now built around Thailand’s biodiversity, using seasonal ingredients sourced from forests, rivers, farms and seas across the country. Fermentation, heritage rice varieties and Thai craftsmanship also play key roles in an experience rooted firmly in the country’s natural and cultural riches. 

Soft launch from July 31; dinner only. Sra Bua by Num Weerawat, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Premium ingredients meet everyday prices at Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, which has opened its first Thailand branch at CentralWorld. Already attracting long queues, the restaurant prepares each piece only after it is ordered on screen. Premium tuna, seasonal seafood and traditional red-vinegared rice deliver omakase-level quality at a more accessible price. With plates starting at B40, it’s an easy way to sample ingredients more often found at considerably pricier sushi counters.

Now open. From B40. Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Thailand, 7/F, CentralWorld

Some fried chicken shops keep things simple. Didi’s Stay Fried does not. Newly opened at Dear Tummy inside ICONSIAM, it serves juicy chicken fried to order in a thin, crisp batter – with playful dish names on the side. Pair it with spicy nam prik kee gai, sticky rice and pickles for the full effect. It’s messy, lively and exactly the kind of food that deserves to be eaten with your hands.

Now open. Didi’s Stay Fried, Dear Tummy, G/F, ICONSIAM

Sichuan cooking is about far more than heat. Man Ho’s new Summer Sichuan Selection focuses on freshness, fragrance and balance, pairing green Sichuan peppercorns with pickled chillies, citrus notes and premium ingredients. Standouts include steamed bamboo fish with fresh peppercorns, poached Australian beef in aromatic chilli broth and sliced abalone with Sichuan peppercorn dressing. It is a seasonal menu packed with flavour without relying on fiery spice alone.

Until August 31. From B690++. Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, JW Marriott Bangkok

Breakfast gets more leisurely at Mill & Co with a new set built around freshly baked pastries and specialty coffee. Choose from butter, chocolate, almond or Nutella cube croissants, served with freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee or tea. Whether you want a quick bite before work or a slower start in the city, it is another reason not to skip the day’s first meal.

Daily, 7am-11am. B349++ per set. Mill & Co, Centara Grand at CentralWorld

A long dim sum menu can be intimidating, so Xian Yuan has done the choosing for you. Its new tasting sets offer either five classic steamed favourites or five signature fried selections, each paired with a cocktail or mocktail. It is a straightforward way to sample the restaurant’s Cantonese cooking without committing to a tableful of dishes, whether you are visiting for the first time or simply cannot decide what to order.

Until October 31. B488++ per set. Xian Yuan, Dusit Central Park

One smokehouse, two cities. DECKLES Smokehouse at voco Bangkok Surawong welcomes executive chef Alain Beom from voco Seoul Myeongdong for a month-long Korean collaboration. The Taste of Korea set menu draws on recipes from the chef’s home kitchen, prepared with the Bangkok team using premium Korean ingredients. It is an easy way to explore his take on Korean cooking without leaving the city.

Available until August 10. B990++ per set. DECKLES Smokehouse, voco Bangkok Surawong

Summer truffles may not have the cult status of their winter cousins, but they still bring that earthy, unmistakable hit. Akira Back Bangkok is making the most of the season with four limited dishes built around truffles sourced from the French Alps and Italy. The menu includes the restaurant's signature AB Truffle mushroom pizza, seared Hokkaido scallop with miso cream butter, Kagoshima A5 ribeye with truffle beef jus, and a black truffle macaron to finish. Available at lunch and dinner, it is a tidy excuse to add a little more truffle to the season.

Available until August 31. From B390++ per dish. Akira Back Bangkok, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Sukhumvit Road