HOTEL DINING
Prices do not include service charge and applicable government tax unless stated “net’’.
SUKHUMVIT
Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit (02-797-0000)
October: Every Friday and Saturday, 57th Street restaurant features an international dinner buffet with premium seafood selection as well as carvery and barbecue meat at 1,950 baht net per person.
Mövenpick Sukhumvit 15 (02-119-3100)
October: Seven new dishes prepared with Italian pesto and Provençal pistou sauces are featured at Lelawadee restaurant. Expect to find seared ahi tuna with olive and eggplant pesto; seafood soup with tarragon pistou; tagliolini with walnut-basil pesto; black cod with pesto rosso and risotto; beef fillet with red cabbage pesto; corn chicken breast with bell pepper pesto, snow peas and basmati rice galette; and bundt cake with chocolate-mint pesto and frothy Mövenpick espresso.
Pullman Grande Sukhumvit (02-204-4000)
October: Every Thursday to Friday, Flourworx offers Indian curry lunch buffet with favourites such as butter chicken, dal makhani and kadai paneer. Price is 249 baht net per person.
Radisson Blu Plaza
(02-302-3333)
October: Attico highlights dishes prepared with seasonal mushroom and vegetables from Italy, including homemade spaghetti chitarra with lamb skewer; traditional ribollita Tuscany soup; and grape pudding with mascarpone mousse. Meanwhile, Brewski throughout the month offers a German combo of beer and sausages, priced at 650 baht per set, to celebrate Oktoberfest.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit (02-649-8364)
October-December: The innovative multisensory six-course dining experience showcasing a high-tech visual mapping “Le Petit Chef” is featured at the Living Room. The menu includes dishes such as hokkaido scallop carpaccio; bouillabaisse tom yum; gratin Boston lobster with mornay sauce; and rice pudding brûlée with saffron, cardamom and cherry sherbet. Prices start from 3,200 baht per person to 4,500 baht per person. Optional beverage packages cost from 1,699 baht per person. Book and pay through lepetitchef.asia
Westin Grande Sukhumvit (02-207-8000)
October: Japanese gindara black cod and prime-graded Hida beef are highlighted at Kisso Japanese restaurant. Dishes include charcoal-grilled black cod with teriyaki sauce; fried black cod fish grated Japanese radish and dashi sauce; Hida-gyu wafu steak; Hida beef and foie gras nigiri; and flame-grilled Hida beef.
RAMA IV — SILOM — SURAWONG — CHAROEN KRUNG
Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse (02-088-5666)
October: Yáo Chinese restaurant features a five-course set menu that centres on yellowtail kingfish. Priced at 1,988 baht per person, the set includes sliced kingfish in rice paper; steamed kingfish with garlic sauce; deep-fried kingfish and shrimp ball with salty egg yolk sauce; Cantonese congee with kingfish and Hokkaido scallops.
Chatrium Riverside (02-307-8888) October: Cantonese-styled clay pot dishes are featured at Silver Waves Chinese restaurant. Highlights include braised squid stuffed with glutinous rice in brown sauce; baked river prawns with salt and chilli; Wagyu beef with black pepper and chilli oil; wok-fried sea crab with Singaporean sauce; braised grouper with crispy pork; and baked Cantonese rice with seafood.
Pullman Hotel G (02-352-4000) October: Burgundy truffle is featured at Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant. Highlighted dishes are soufflé baked using Brillat-Savarin cheese and Burgundy truffle; beef croquette with baby potato velouté, creamy garlic confit and shaved Burgundy truffles; panna cotta made with mashed artichoke and truffle served with caramelised onion purée; ravioli filled with Norwegian lobster mousse served with a Cognac bisque emulsion and shaved black truffles; venison tenderloin with potato, thyme cake, sautéed chestnuts, red wine, Timut pepper sauce, and generous shavings of truffle; and house-made white and dark chocolate truffles with black truffle flavour. Prices start from 350 baht per dish.
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel (02-266-0123)
October: Riverside Grill features dishes that centre on Sloane’s artisanal produces. Expect to find spiced pork tenderloin on brioche toast with caramelised apples and Chardonnay jelly; stout-braised Thai Angus beef in a pastry served with beer sauce, mash potatoes and peas; British-style blood sausage and pearl barley served with potato roesti, creamed horseradish, spring onion and quail egg; spicerubbed St Louis cut spare rib with fried potatoes, cocktail and saffron aioli dips; and a variety of handmade sausages with sauerkraut and selected mustard.
SATHON — WITTHAYU — LANG SUAN
Anantara Sathorn (02-210-9000) Today: A nine-course authentic Thai cuisine paired with premier California wine is offered at Kasara Executive Lounge. Expect to find highlights such as horseshoe crab roe with pineapple and fresh mussels; pork with egg and purple riceberry rice flavoured with hot basil; beef shank seasoned with northern spices; and pandan coconut banana dessert. Price is 1,650 baht per person including cocktail and wine.
Como Metropolitan Bangkok (02-625-3333)
October: Nham Thai restaurant features tasting menu, priced at 1,800 baht per person for lunch and 3,200 baht per person for dinner.
Conrad (02-690-9999)
October: Porcini mushroom is the highlighted ingredient at Café@2 restaurant. Featured dished include porcini mushroom risotto with Parmesan chips; roasted sea bass fillet with parsnip, porcini mushroom and bay leaves sauce; and slow-cooked Australian Wagyu beef cheek with celeriac puree, grilled porcini mushrooms and marjoram. Every Saturday and Sunday, City Terrace features street food market boasting the likes of Isan sausage, grilled cat fish rolls and som tam salad with blue crab. Price is 880 baht per person. Okura Prestige (02-687-9000) October and November: Seasonal Hokkaido scallops are highlighted at Up & Above restaurant. The Japanese scallops can be grilled with butter or served with red chilli paste on the halfshell with a range of condiments. Price is 250 baht per scallop, or 1,800 for 10 scallops. Meanwhile, Mazato Japanese restaurant presents a seasonal selection of gozen lunch platters and multi-course kaiseki dinner. Dishes include moonfish with almonds, sweet potato, pickled turnip and plum paste; grilled Spanish mackerel with yuzu; and scallops with butter, simmered chestnuts and ginko nuts. Price is 1,400 baht for set lunch and 4,700 baht for kaiseki dinner.
Oriental Residence (02-653-9000) Oct 21: Restaurant Savelberg presents a six-course wine dinner by Michelin-starred Dutch guest chefs from Les Patrons Cuisiniers Association of the Netherlands. Highlighted dishes include hamachi and eel with dill and yoghurt; lobster with potato lime eucalyptus and caviar; grilled North Sea turbot with cauliflower risotto, morel, epoisses and port; scallops and veal cheek with beurre rouge; roasted Dutch farm duck with goat cheese, candied duck liver, smoked beetroot, beetroot sauce and truffle cream; and Irish coffee ice cream, brownie and chocolate with Nepresso Martini. Price is 9,990 baht per person, inclusive of wine pairing.
RATCHADAMRI — RATCHAPRASONG — PHLOENCHIT
Anantara Siam (02-126-8866) October: Newly refurbished Mocha & Muffins features a new menu of freshly baked cakes, pastries and bread, as well as ice cream, milk shakes and a range of hearty and healthy options including rotisserie chicken, soups, sandwiches and build-your-own salads.
Grand Hyatt Erawan (02-254-6250) October: You & Mee casual Thai restaurant offers a collection of dishes prepared with plant-based pork-like ingredients. The mock-meat will star in pad kaprao with mushroom and hot basil; spicy larb-style salad with Thai herbs; and spicy noodle soup. Prices start from 100 baht per dish. Meanwhile, the Dining Room and Bar@494 highlights vegan Beyond Som Tum Burger with plant-base beef patty, dairy-free cheddar cheese, green papaya salad and lime-garlic mayo; and a mock-meat currywurst sausage. Prices are 450 baht and 290 baht respectively.
InterContinental (02-656-0444) October and November: Espresso international buffet restaurant highlights dishes prepared with salmon. Featured are such as spicy Thai-styled salad of salmon, smoked chilli paste and herbs; red curry paste soufflé with salmon; panang curry with salmon; grilled salmon with basil pesto; salmon with saffron sauce; salmon Thermidor; and poached salmon with asparagus. Price is 1,400 baht per person. Hakka cuisine is featured at Summer Palace Chinese restaurant. Highlights include baked whole chicken with sea salt; crabmeat soup with egg white, sago and black fungus; steamed bean curd stuffed with mince pork and shrimp in soya sauce; baked pork spare ribs with dried pickled cabbage; capsicum, eggplant and Chinese mushroom stuffed with shrimp in black bean sauce; and steamed snow fish, dried pickles cabbage with soya sauce.
St. Regis (02-207-7777)
Oct 20: Viu restaurant features Australian barbecue-themed Sunday brunch buffet with highlights such as grilled Aussie lamb with smashed avocado; feta on Vegemite toast; and Lamington’s. Prices are 2,850 baht per person inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages. A package of free-flow wine, beer, Siam Mary and martinis costs an additional 1,299 baht per person.
SIAM SQUARE — RAMA I — PHAYA THAI
Novotel Bangkok Siam Square (02-209-8888)
October: Oktoberfest is celebrated all month long at Gourmet Bar. Expect to find crispy pork knuckle, currywurst sausage, bratwurst, sauerkraut and roasted chicken.
Sukosol (02-247-0123)
Until Oct 26: Patummat restaurant’s daily dinner buffet features “A Taste Of Indonesia” food promotion by a special guest chef who has cooked for heads of states and ambassadors and ranks Maître Rôtisseur of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Dishes include beef rendang curry, nasi goreng fried rice, gado gado salad with peanut sauce, soto ayam chicken noodle soup with turmeric and nasi tumpang (banana leaf wrapped rice).
PHETCHABURI — PRATUNAM — LAN LUANG
Amari Watergate (02-653-9000) October and November: A vegetarian dish of Thai Green curry with locally sourced vegetables, plant-based protein and home-grown aromatic herbs is highlighted at Amaya Food Gallery.
Avani Atrium (02-718-2000)
October: Public restaurant presents Thai cuisine buffet dinner at 1,200 baht per person. A special discount is available. Meanwhile Alaskan king crab cooked teppanyaki style is offered in a set at 2,200 baht at Benihana Japanese restaurant.
Baiyoke Sky (02-656-3939)
October: Australian tenderloin steak with black pepper sauce, mashed potato and grilled tomato is recommended at Bangkok Balcony and the Crystal Grill buffet restaurants. The buffet is priced at 860 baht net per person inclusive of entrance fee to the Observation Deck on 77th floor and the Revolving View Point on the 84th floor.
Centara Watergate Pavillion (02-625-1234)
October: A selection of special Chinese set menus with highlights such as hot and sour chicken soup Sichuan style and fried flat noodles with beef slices Hong Kong Style. Price is 395 baht net per set. Meanwhile Walk Rooftop Bar features special menu highlighting famous Thai dishes such as seafood fried rice in pineapple and E-san styled grilled beef with spicy tamarind sauce.
Royal Princess Larn Luang (02-281-3088)
October and November: Kurobuta pork is a highlighted ingredient at Piccolo Italian restaurant. Featured dishes include barbecue Kurobuta pork spare ribs; grilled Kurobuta pork fillet wrapped with bacon served with mushroom cream and black pepper sauce; and crispy roasted Kurobuta pork belly served with spinach, pumpkin puree and honey balsamic sauce. Prices start from 412 baht per dish. While crème brûlée with taro puree and crispy caramel crust is a recommended dessert.
RAMA IX — RAMKHAMHAENG — RATCHADAPHISEK
Al Meroz (02-136-8700)
October and November: From Monday to Thursday, Diwan restaurant presents “The Meat Market” international buffet with highlights including barbecue baby calf rib, beef tenderloin steak, sirloin lamb, Japanese beef hotpot, oven-baked lamb leg on the bone, chilled roasted beef with tartar sauce and pickles. Prices are 750 baht per person for adult and 450 baht per child.
Emerald (02-276-4567)
October: The Emerald Coffee Shop offers dinner buffet with seafood highlights such as Alaskan king crab, New Zealand mussels, river prawn and oysters at 780 baht per person. A special promotional discount “come four pay three” is also on offer. Meanwhile Yok Chinese restaurant features hairy crab promotion with highlighted dishes including steamed hairy crab with tea-flavoured sauce. Price is 850 baht per crab.
Swissotel Ratchada (02-694-2222) October: The 204 Bistro offers a seafood Sunday brunch buffet at 1,890 baht per person. Highlights are Alaskan king crab, freshly-shucked oysters, grilled river prawns, and prime cuts of meat as well as Japanese sushi and sashimi and a la minute foie gras delicacies along side free-flow of sparkling wine, cocktails and fruit juices.
VIBHAVADI — CHAENG WATTHANA
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao (02-541-1234)
October: Boston lobster prepared in Japanese style is offered at Hagi Japanese restaurant. Expect to find dishes such as whole lobster sashimi with warm lobster miso-soup; baked lobster roll with mushroom teriyaki sauce; and lobster curry with rice. Price is 1,599 baht per dish. Meanwhile, Peking duck with all the trimmings is offered at half price at Dynasty restaurant. Expect to pay just 963 baht net per duck.
Miracle Grand Convention (02-575-5599)
October and November: Every second Sunday of the month, Merlin Café presents special seafood buffet with highlights including grilled river prawns, blue crabs, New Zealand mussels, oysters, big cockles, salmon, red fish, snapper and squids together with European, Japanese, Chinese and Thai classic dishes entertained by live music.
Novotel Bangkok Impact (02-833-4888)
October: A wide selection of vegan dishes using the high-quality plant protein and well-selected imported ingredients is offered at the Square restaurant. Expect to find dishes such as vegan beef burger and green curry pasta with vegan sausages.
CHAROEN NAKHON — RAMA III — THON BURI
Millennium Hilton Bangkok (02-442-2000) October: A five-hour long Sunday brunch buffet is offered at Flow international restaurant. Highlights include poached foie gras, foie gras with pears in Latin style, pan-fried foie gras with apple compote, figs and herbs, duck rillettes with foie gras and foie gras crème brûlée; salmon steak station; prime seafood on ice; Peking duck and Chinese specialities; and cheese room. Prices are 2,200 baht net per adult including local fruit juices, hot tea and coffee, and 1,100 baht net per child ages six to 11. An open-bar package costs 1,400 baht extra for free-flow alcoholic beverages.
Peninsula Bangkok (02-020-2888) October: River Café & Terrace presents a special themed buffet dinner with each evening highlighting different cuisine. For examples, South American dishes are featured on Friday; French classics such as escargot with garlic butter and seared foie gras with fig compote are offered on Saturday; Italian and Mediterranean favourites including osso bucco gremolata and Provençale ratatouille on Monday; authentic Asian specialities on Tuesday; while Wednesday boasts extensive line-up of premium seafood; and Thursday a butcher’s market theme. The buffet is priced at 1,900 baht per person.
BEYOND BANGKOK
Amari Koh Samui (038-933-222) October and November: Risotto with spinach and vegan mozzarella cheese is highlighted at Prego Italian restaurant.
Cape Dara Pattaya (038-933-888) October: Slow-cooked beef strip loin in sour and spicy Thai-style salad is recommended at Radius restaurant. Price is 285 baht per dish.
Cape Racha, Sriracha (038-314-288) October and November: Every Friday night, Le Marin Mediterranean restaurant presents a Mediterranean buffet dinner at 490 baht per person. Children under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Centara Grand Beach Hua Hin (032-512-021)
October: Dishes prepared with plant-based protein are highlighted at Coast Beach Club & Bistro. Highlights include vegan pasta Bolognese; vegan Mexican beef tacos with dairy-free cheddar cheese; vegan burger with onion jam and sweet-potato fries; and Thai-styled pad kaprao.
Hilton Pattaya (038-253-000) October: Dishes centring on imported premium free-range heritage beef are featured at Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. Highlights include T-bone surf and turf, a large sharing platter of flame-grilled T-bone steak and lobster with butter, tarragon, Hollandaise sauce, peppercorn sauce, fennel and champignon salad; pan-seared rib-eye steak with Béarnaise sauce, peppercorn sauce, grilled asparagus and baby carrot; and Argentinian-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce, salsa criolla, salt and stir-fired sweet potatoes, black beans and corns.
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa (032-904-666)
October: A five-course degustation menu paired with fine wines is offered at Big Fish & Bar. Highlights include black kurobuta pork with radicchio, corn and plums; barracuda with vanilla, cauliflower and almonds; and coconut, mango and pineapple dessert. The five-course meal costs 2,700 baht per person with three glasses of wines.
Kantary Ayutthaya (035-337-177) October: California steak restaurant’s recommended dishes are baked mussels with cream cheese, priced at 290 baht; and grilled red snapper with truffle sauce, priced at 320 baht.
Kantary Korat (044-353-011) October and November: The Grill Room restaurant’s recommended dishes include prime Australian rib-eye steak; grilled snow fish; surf and turf; gourmet burger; crab penne pasta; and grilled chicken.