Table talk in Bangkok (October 2-8)

October finally brings evenings that aren’t too hot or drenched in rain, with weather nice enough to spend an evening by the river. And Shangri-La Bangkok knows exactly how to kick off your first weekend of the month with an all-you-can-eat feast under the stars. Back for its 25th edition, Raan Dung Ross Ded: RDRD Street Food Buffet Under the Stars transforms the hotel’s poolside into a one-stop outdoor market where Michelin Guide favourites hang out with Shangri-La’s own creations. Pile your plate with Mr. Jo’s guay jub, Charoen Saeng Silom’s pork knuckle and Prince’s silky jok, then taste chef Yanavit’s pad thai or a bowl of pho bo. Grab as much shaved ice and fresh coconut ice cream as you want. And there’s a lucky draw for dining vouchers too. 

October 4. Starts at B799 and B899 (with free-flow soft drinks, iced tea and water), Kids (6-12 years) 50 percent off. Reserve via 0-2236-7777, here and restaurants.slbk@shangri-la.com. Shangri-La Bangkok. 5.30pm-9.30pm

Five years may not sound like much, but for Côte by Mauro Colagreco, it represents half a decade of refining flavours. To celebrate the milestone, the restaurant brings together three chefs whose journeys are deeply connected yet rarely converge in the same kitchen. Executive Chef Davide Garavaglia will be joined by his mentor Mauro Colagreco, the visionary behind Côte and Mirazur, the three Michelin-starred restaurant in France. They will also welcome Chef Himanshu Saini, the creative force behind Dubai’s Tresind Studio. For two nights only, these culinary heavyweights will share the stove to create a menu that blends their diverse traditions with contemporary innovation, offering a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience to mark Côte’s fifth anniversary along the Chao Phraya River.

October 7-8. Starts at B7,500. Reserve via 020-983-888 or cote.bangkok@capellahotels.com. Côte by Mauro Colagrec, Capella Bangkok, 6pm-10pm 

After a brief hiatus, Bar Scofflaws blooms back to life with a new chapter called ‘Bloom’. The concept celebrates rebirth, growth and beauty, with flowers at the heart of every sip. Each cocktail unfolds like a bouquet, its flavours layered with delicate notes, its aromas drifting like petals on the breeze and its presentation crafted with the elegance of a floral arrangement. The philosophy of the bar still rests on the foundation of the eight classic cocktail categories, each reinterpreted with modern finesse. The classics remain at the core, now seen through the prism of nature’s poetry. The journey begins with flowers, symbols of vitality and fragility, before evolving into seasonal narratives that add new colours, textures and emotions to the timeless art of the cocktail.

582 5 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. Open daily 7pm-2am

The Michelin-starred Inddee unveils a menus that’s bolder and layered with more Indian storytelling. The restaurant presents a living book of culinary journeys, with each plate telling a story drawn from the rich soils of Bharat. Every region leaves its mark, its flavours shaped by tradition and time. At the helm, Chef Sachin Poojary serves as guide, curating a menu that reads like a narrative. Plates range from playful street bites and a delicate Parsi-style egg akuri to butter pepper garlic reimagined with sweet Hokkaido king crab.

Guests can pick their path through three tasting journeys: the 10-Destination (B4,900), the 10-Destination Vegetable (B4,200) or the 8-Destination (B4,200). You can customise your own route for the ‘Three Ways’ experience, with international upgrades such as grass-fed New Zealand lamb and carabineros (scarlet prawns). Along the way, enjoy a bread intermission featuring a cornucopia of bread types from across India. The restaurant now holds the title for Asia's number-one wine list, having won the prestigious Grand Prix at the Star Wine List of the Year Asia. To complement its multi-course tasting menus, Inddee offers several distinct beverage pairings that go far beyond wine, featuring premium sake, umeshu, craft beer and other unique selections.

Starts at B4,300. Reserve via 0-62-812-9696 or reservations@inddeebkk.com. Inddee, 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road, Pathum Wan, Lumpini, Open daily 5.30pm-11.30pm

The Thonglor branch of Supanniga Eating Room, one of three homes for Khunyai Somsri’s family recipes since 2012, has given its menu a new twist. The flavours you know and love are still front and centre, but now they come with upgraded ingredients, elevated techniques and a few surprises on the plate.

The classics are still a must with moo cha muang curry and sen chan pad pu with tender crab meat. But the fun comes with the new highlights: grilled Isan wagyu with sticky rice, Songkhla seabass three ways and river prawns with chili dip or pad thai. Curry lovers get chicken massaman with roti or green curry with wagyu and for dessert? Supanniga’s coconut rice cake gives a nod to street sweets.

The refreshed menu will roll out at all three branches (Thonglor, Tha Tien and Sathorn) before the end of the year. Comfort food never looked this good.

Supanniga Eating Room by Khun Yai, Supanniga Eating Room Tha Tien and Supanniga Eating Room. Reserve via 091-774-9808 or www.supannigaeatingroom.com.