Table talk in Bangkok (December 24-31)

Man Ho Bistro starts its Chinese New Year celebrations early with festive set menus available now, offering an easy, accessible way to enjoy classic Cantonese flavours. The menu is built for sharing, leaning into crowd-pleasing favourites like Peking duck and comforting Chinese dishes suited to family meals, group lunches or an after-work dinner that still feels seasonal. It is a refined option for anyone looking to get into the Chinese New Year mood ahead of the peak celebration week, without committing to a large banquet format.

Chinese New Year set menus from B4,280 (2-4 guests). Reserve via 02 079 1189 or mibangkokfb.rst.rsvn@marriotthotels.com. Man Ho Bistro, Erawan Bangkok. 11.30am-10pm (happy hour 5pm-7pm). Available through February 28.

Baan Tepa Culinary Space brings back its annual Garden Market with a two-day ‘Meet the Producers’ edition, spotlighting Thailand’s local farmers, makers and small-batch food producers. Set in Baan Tepa’s lush and shady garden grounds, the market doubles as a laid-back weekend hang, with live music adding to the easygoing vibes. Expect a relaxed, walk-around tasting and shopping session where you can meet the people behind the ingredients and pick up everything from fresh organic produce and pantry staples to baked goods and market-only bites, all shared in a beautiful, pet-friendly setting built for lingering.

Free. Baan Tepa Culinary Space, Ramkhamhaeng. Baan Tepa Garden Market 2026: Meet the Producers, January 17-18 10am-6pm.

The House on Sathorn is the setting for a one-night only China edition of W Bangkok’s Cross Culture series, pairing refined Chinese flavours with a roaming guest shift from some of China’s most exciting bars. Chef Bruce Hui of Yào Restaurant takes over the kitchen at Paii with a special menu built around modern Chinese technique and regional influence, while Bar Sathorn welcomes guest bartenders from Penicillin (Shanghai and Hong Kong), CMYK (Changsha) and Obsidian (Shenzhen). It is a one-night food-and-drinks takeover spanning the opulent and historic property.

Cross Culture China Edition, January 17 from 7pm. Reserve via 02 344 4025. Paii and Bar Sathorn, The House on Sathorn, W Bangkok. Paii 7pm-11pm, Bar Sathorn 8pm-12am.

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit gives its much-loved Jazzy Brunch a regional twist this Sunday with Turkish Culinary Heritage, led by guest chef Burcu Kaynar from The St. Regis İstanbul. The menu is inspired by Turkish flavours alongside the brunch’s usual polished rhythm, spread across Rossini’s, basil and The Living Room, with live jazz performances keeping things smooth and unhurried throughout the afternoon, especially if you opt for the free-flow package. The themed series wraps up on January 25 with A Journey Through the World’s Finest Cheeses. 

Sunday Jazzy Brunch from B2,690 (free for kids aged 0-3). Reserve via 02 649 8888. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Rossini’s, basil and The Living Room. Sunday January 18 12pm-3pm.

Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu at The Okura Prestige Bangkok introduces its new Winter Guestronomic Dining Journey, a seasonal tasting menu that explores the meeting point of Japanese precision and French haute cuisine. The menu moves through a refined sequence of winter-driven dishes, opening with Kansai region meji maguro paired with Oscietra caviar, chorizo and puffed corn ice cream, and continuing with compositions such as kohlrabi and green beans layered with Fuji apple, winter herbs and smoked eel. The journey deepens with surume ika stuffed with ama ebi in Provençale sauce, followed by topinambur custard with grilled unagi and Périgord black truffle. A Mont Blanc dessert of kuri chestnut, satsumaimo caramel and matcha biscuit ice cream closes the experience on a quietly indulgent note. It is a meticulous, season-led menu that reflects the restaurant’s Michelin-starred approach to technique, balance and storytelling.

Tasting menus from B3,700. Reserve via 02 687 9000. Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, The Okura Prestige Bangkok, Wireless Road. Starts January 15.