Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.
Sunset To City Lights
Centara Grand at CentralWorld introduces "Sunset To City Lights", a rooftop dining experience that takes couples on a progressive evening across four of the hotel’s skyline venues, moving from sunset aperitifs to late-night Champagne high above Bangkok.
The experience begins at Uno Mas Restaurant on the 54th floor, where guests are welcomed with a glass of Spanish sangria per person alongside a selection of Spanish favourites. The opening courses include Gazpacho Andaluz, the classic chilled tomato and raw vegetable soup, Uno Mas Bravas potatoes with bravas sauce and aioli, Iberico ham croquettes, and Gambas pil pil, featuring tiger prawns sizzling in olive oil with garlic, paprika and cayenne. The selection is completed with the signature Bikini Sandwich with Iberico ham, truffled Manchego and sourdough bread.
Dinner continues one level above at Red Sky Restaurant on the 55th floor. Guests may choose between King salmon served with lemon gel, asparagus and butter sauce, or Steak frites featuring an in-house dry-aged Black Angus New York steak with French fries and Béarnaise sauce.
The evening then moves to Cocoa XO on the 57th floor for dessert, where a glass of chocolate grappa is paired with a selection of four handcrafted chocolates. To conclude the experience, couples ascend to Cru Champagne Bar on the 59th floor, where sweeping views across Bangkok provide the setting for a final glass of Champagne as the city lights come alive.
Butler
Butler, the latest concept from Y Work, officially opens at Marketplace Thonglor, introducing Bangkok to a new wave diner that blends comfort, craft and contemporary dining into a cohesive experience.
At its core, Butler is driven by a simple idea: to make serious food fun again, while maintaining a high standard of execution. The menu built on comfort food, so expect diner classics like Smoked tomato soup and grilled cheese, alongside playful additions like Empanadas and more composed dishes including Baked cannelloni oxtail ragù and Skillet pork schnitzel. For those seeking something more indulgent, Butler also offers elevated meat specialities such as a Dry-aged bone-in striploin, showcasing the group’s expertise in premium sourcing.
Butler also introduces its house-made sourdough bagels, bringing a new level of craft to a familiar staple — fermented, baked fresh daily, and designed for all-day enjoyment. From Friday to Sunday, Butler expands its offering with Market Specials, featuring fresh oysters, dry-aged local fish and ceviche, celebrating seasonality and the best of available produce.
Cafe Buongiorno
Cafe Buongiorno has opened a new outlet on Sukhumvit 49 with two sections: Per Tutti serving the café’s much-loved selection of authentic Italian dishes and the adjoining Café Buongiorno Gelateria, which introduces the brand's gelato experience featuring an endless variety of innovative flavours from red wine gelato to beer gelato.
The new Sukhumvit 49 café reflects the lively spirit of Italian café culture — an inviting place where guests can enjoy artisanal gelato, freshly prepared Italian dishes and a warm convivial atmosphere reminiscent of a neighbourhood café in Italy.
Iris & Wild Iris - Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Iris & Wild Iris – Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at So/ Bangkok presents a Riviera-inspired destination above the city, unfolding across the 29th and 30th floors overlooking Lumphini Park.
The venue integrates three connected environments: Iris, an elegant glass-house dining room on the 29th floor; Iris Terrace, an open-air terrace on the 30th floor with panoramic park views; and Wild Iris, a rooftop bar on the 29th floor that transitions the atmosphere from sunset Aperitivo to late-night celebration with curated DJ sets.
Under the direction of Italian-trained Sicilian chef Enrico Pantorno, the culinary concept centres on contemporary Southern Italian cuisine — citrus-bright, ingredient-led plates, crudo-style seafood and handcrafted pasta designed for sharing. The bar programme draws inspiration from Southern European aperitivo culture, featuring botanical, citrus and bittersweet cocktails. Soft curves, warm textures and layered lighting guide guests through a fluid progression from refined dining to vibrant nightlife, creating an elevated rooftop experience defined by Italian Riviera elegance, skyline views and a seamless evolution from dinner to celebration above Bangkok.
Ikea x chef Pongtawat "Ian" Chalermkittichai
Ikea Thailand has partnered with chef Pongtawat "Ian" Chalermkittichai to introduce two dishes: Black cod with white wine sauce and Meatballs with truffle sauce.
Launched under the campaign “I’m Fine Dining With Ikea”, the collaboration reinterprets the fine dining experience into a format that is more accessible and suited to everyday life. Both dishes will be available at Ikea Restaurants at Ikea Sukhumvit, Ikea Bangna and Ikea Bang Yai until June 30.
The campaign also aims to inspire customers to recreate fine dining experiences at home through Ikea’s kitchen solutions, cookware and tableware, designed to make everyday cooking and dining easier and more enjoyable. Ikea also invites customers to join the “Review To Win: A Seat With Chef Ian’s Live Cooking” activity by trying the menu and sharing their experience on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok tagging @IkeaThailand and #FineDiningWithIkea until April 20. Fifteen selected participants will be invited to exclusive tasting experiences with chef Ian at three stores: Ikea Bang Yai on April 25, Ikea Bangna on May 2 and Ikea Sukhumvit on May 9.
The Retreat Koh Chang
The Retreat Koh Chang and The Chill Resort & Spa Koh Chang has appointed a new executive chef, Panyalertrak Jeerawat.
Chef Panyalertrak's journey began at an early age. His first memory in the kitchen was at just six years old, cooking rice for his family under the guidance of his mother. This formative experience instilled a lifelong belief that food should be prepared with care, intention and heart. For him, the greatest reward remains the simple joy of seeing guests happy, an enduring reminder that cooking is not merely a profession, but a true calling.
At The Retreat Koh Chang, chef Panyalertrak is deeply committed to sustainability and locality. He works closely with local fishermen to source fresh seafood from surrounding waters, incorporating daily catches such as fish and crab into his menus. His connection to ingredients extends across the resort grounds, where he has developed an expansive fruit and farm garden that produces tropical fruits, organic vegetables, and a wide variety of Thai herbs, including his personal favourite, lemongrass.
A highlight is his “special dish of the week", inspired by local market finds and garden harvests. He is also attuned to global dining trends, with a particular passion for creating innovative and flavourful vegan dishes to meet the growing demand for plant-based cuisine.
Yaari
The Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, which opens later in the year, will include Yaari by Garima Arora, chef-owner of Bangkok’s two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gaa.
The name Yaari, meaning “friendship” in Hindi, reflects the DNA of Arora’s modern Indian establishment. Reinventing traditional dishes through a deep understanding of heritage cooking techniques and application of spices, the cuisine is modern and timeless. Regional Indian dishes are reimagined, from the tangy curries of the Southern coast to the smoky kebabs of the North. The menu will feature refined chaats, elevating one of India’s most beloved street foods into an artful expression of texture and spice. The menu will retain its interactive spirit with a dessert menu inspired by traditional mithais while refining its precision and presentation.
“Yaari will celebrate the extraordinary diversity of Indian cuisine in ways that feel both authentic and contemporary,” said chef Garima Arora. “Yaari is born from my passion for storytelling through food, celebrating heritage, creativity and the joyful experience of sharing a meal. I am eager to welcome guests to explore these progressive concepts in the dynamic culinary landscape of Kuala Lumpur.”
Pyong Rehabilitation Clinic
Led by Dr Kantaphong "Pyong" Thongrong, a specialist in rehabilitation medicine, Pyong Rehabilitation at Gaysorn Tower is a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to neurorehabilitation and geriatrics.
"My clinic specialises in rehabilitation for various conditions, including stroke, chronic pain and sports injuries, using techniques like dry needling, magnetic stimulation and robotic hand-training. We also offer preventative care, such as physique screening and muscle tightness assessments. We have seven rehab doctors and provide advanced treatments such as wearable exoskeletons, which are not found outside hospitals in Thailand. We also have medical-grade products like pain creams and memory foam pillows to enhance patient recovery and quality of life," says Dr Pyong.
Flagship innovations at Pyong Rehabilitation Clinic include overground wearable exoskeleton for gait and mobility systems, which is an intelligent wearable robotic technology for gait training, bio-mechanically designed for neurological recovery and enhanced walking independence for hemiplegic stroke patients and those with mobility limitations.
The synergistic hand and upper limb robotics with AR integration combines robotic precision to create engaging programmes for hand function and dexterity. Intensive rehabilitation immersion is a data-driven, personalised programme designed for intensive neuro-rehabilitation, offering up to four hours per day, five days a week. It integrates an advanced technology suite and transdisciplinary expertise to maximise recovery potential during the "Golden Period" of neuroplasticity.
H&M&Redstage
H&M has launched H&M&Redstage, a new music initiative exploring how style and fashion shape artistic expression and identity. The project brings established global artists with rising stars to create new renditions of major tracks in a pioneering exploration of style and sound.
For the inaugural H&M&Redstage, eight-time Grammy-nominated American R&B singer and songwriter Givēon serves as the central creative force, collaborating with H&M to bring his musical world to life. Givēon invited two rising artists — Absolutely and Dhee — to reinterpret his songs through their own artistic lens, creating new perspectives on his work.
Dhee, a genre-blending Tamil-Australian vocalist redefining perceptions of South Asian and Tamil music, delivers a rendition of Givēon’s “Like I Want You". London-born Absolutely, known for blending diverse influences with a dynamic vocal range, reimagines Givēon’s “Heartbreak Anniversary". Alongside these interpretations, Givēon will also release newly recorded versions of his own tracks, “Rather Be” and “Twenties", further anchoring the project in his artistic vision. Available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Le Vestiaire by Cordelia de Castellane
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit has launched Le Vestiaire, Sofitel’s new global wardrobe concept.Presented for the first time in Asia, Le Vestiaire is envisioned by renowned French designer Cordelia de Castellane as a modern “couture garde-robe” for Sofitel’s 25,000 Heartists worldwide. The collection reinterprets French elegance through a contemporary lens — blending haute couture sensibility with everyday sophistication to create a wardrobe that celebrates individuality, comfort and timeless style.
Le Vestiaire comprises more than 45 pieces and a curated range of accessories, with a harmonious palette of navy blue, coconut milk, beige and denim blue, complemented by refined details such as hand-drawn monogram prints and the brand’s iconic “Cultural Link” motif.
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises recently announced plans for a comprehensive re-inspiration of its acclaimed ship, Oceania Marina.
Scheduled to enter dry dock in October 2026, Oceania Marina will undergo an extensive transformation. All staterooms will be fully redesigned with new layouts, furnishings and new bathrooms featuring marble finishes and rainforest showers. The Penthouse, Oceania, Vista and Owner’s Suites will be refreshed. Public areas, including bars and lounges, will feature updated furnishings, plus new carpeting and refined lighting, and the Grand Lounge will see the introduction of the Founders Bar, an atmospheric lounge offering artisanal cocktails, such as barrel-aged Negronis and imaginative small-batch gin creations.
A new Chef’s Studio will replace the former Artist Loft, offering an expanded programme of insightful demonstrations, new opportunities to learn from culinary experts and to enjoy food and wine tasting experiences. The Bakery will be added to the ship’s chic coffee house, Baristas, elevating the onboard café experience by serving tempting French and Italian pastries and freshly-baked treats throughout the day. Signature speciality restaurants Polo Grill, Red Ginger, Toscana and Jacques will be enhanced with refreshed design and state-of-the-art galley improvements. There will even be new sun loungers and day beds.
