Table talk in Bangkok (November 27-December 3)

Chef Danilo Aiassa returns to Ms.Jigger at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok with a refreshed Italian menu built around seasonal flavour, zero-waste creativity and warm, soulful cooking. Running from December 1 to January 3 as a festive preview before the full menu launch, the new experience brings together handmade pastas, refined antipasti and thoughtful secondi that honour Italian heritage while leaning into modern technique. Highlights include soft focaccia with mascarpone and truffle, slow cooked beef tongue with parsley hazelnut sauce, spinach ricotta agnolotti in a bright tomato base and two standout mains: baby chicken alla diavola and mustard crusted lamb chops with roasted potatoes and spinach. The dessert offering keeps things classic with warm almond ricotta cake and cassata ice cream. Next door, Ruby's complements the experience with gem-inspired cocktails and clever zero waste bites, extending the restaurant's focus on sustainability and storytelling across both spaces.
Mains from B420. Reserve via 02 056 9999 or @ms.jigger. Ms.Jigger, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 11.30am-midnight.

STOKE lands on Thonglor Soi 6 with a fire-driven kitchen built around twin grills, a Josper charcoal oven and a multi-layer brick firepit designed for clean smokiness and flame-kissed depth in every dish. The mood is lively and unbuttoned with three dining zones including a buzzy open-kitchen atrium, a main dining hall for groups and a private upstairs room for late nights or celebrations. Expect wood-fired plates built for sharing and grounded in bold, honest flavour, from blackened brick chicken pressing over charcoal to ricotta gnocchi with chorizo, slow cooked lamb, charred vegetables and spiced apple crumble still warm from the embers. Wines, bourbons and craft beers line the bar in a relaxed drink-as-you-like approach that suits everything from casual dinners to all-out nights with friends.
Mains from B250. Reserve via @stokebangkok or marketing@stokebangkok.com. STOKE, Thonglor Soi 6, Sun-Wed 11am-midnight, Thu-Sat 11am-1am.

Penthouse Cocktail Bar at Penthouse Bar + Grill launches a new menu by Head Bartender Fabio Brugnolaro, who not only developed each cocktail but illustrated the menus artwork by hand. The collection blends flavour and design in equal measure, from miang kham with betel leaf juice and miang kham syrup to Ghost Rider with rye whiskey and vermouth and jasmine with gin, lillet rose and mezcal. Each drink draws inspiration from the hotel's art filled interiors, turning the menu into a visual and sensory gallery. Adding to the atmosphere, Spanish vocalist and composer Alba Santos performs live every Wednesday to Sunday from 8pm until late, weaving Latin American rhythm into the city skyline backdrop. It is a refined space for cocktail drinkers who value craft, detail and a little nighttime theatre.
Cocktails from B400. Reserve via bkkph.penthouse.reservation@hyatt.com or 02 011 7480. Penthouse Cocktail Bar, open daily 5.30pm-midnight

Ruay Mitr unveils Khao Mun Pla Dee, a new dish created in collaboration with Pla Dee Preeda and built around dry aged Ang Gui fish known for its firm texture and clean natural aroma. Served sizzling in a stone pot alongside grilled fish bone broth and a house made sauce by Chef Phusit Hemwihok, the dish blends Pla Dee Preedas home style depth with Ruay Mitr’s more polished approach. It is meant to be eaten slowly, letting the oils from the fish seep into the rice beneath while the broth adds warmth and umami with every pour. The flavour leans rich, smokey and gently sweet rather than heavy, landing in that space between comfort and craft. Available exclusively at the Ekkamai branch, it stands on the menu as a signature release for diners looking to try something traditional yet thoughtfully modern.
Mains from B250. Reserve via @ruaymitr. Ruay Mitr Ekkamai, 11am-midnight

Chinatown Yacht Club merges New-York grit with Yaowarat charm in a three-floor restored shophouse on Soi Nana, where dim lighting, red lanterns, mirrored walls and bold street-art murals set a sultry tone. The front door glows under Chinese lanterns, the first floor pulses with dive-bar energy and the second hides intimate corners painted by New-York street artist Harif Guzman. Upstairs, the rooftop unfolds as an urban jungle – green foliage, soft lights and city views create a secluded escape above the street bustle. This week the bar offers buy-two-get-one free cocktails until 8pm plus B99 New-York hotdogs all night. Expect great cocktails, easy vibes, a creative playlist and an atmosphere where neon, shadow and good drinks do the talking.
Cocktails from B290. Hotdogs B99. Chinatown Yacht Club, Wed-Sat 6pm-1am.