HOTEL DINING
Prices do not include service charge and applicable government tax unless stated “net’’.
SUKHUMVIT
Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit (02-797-0000)
December: A selection of US wagyu beef, including wagyu tomahawk with edible 24K gold leaves served with two side dishes; wagyu strip loin in red wine sauce with bone marrow; and wagyu rib-eye with fried potatoes, all from Snake River cattle farm in eastern Idaho, is featured at District Grill Room & Bar.
Landmark (02-254-0404) December: Dishes prepared with US Prime beef are highlighted at Rib Room & Bar Steakhouse. Featured menu includes bone-in rib-eye beef steak, priced at 3,900 baht per 500g; and beef short ribs cooked Bordelaise style with wine sauce, priced at 2,700 baht.
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit (02-009-4999)
Until Dec 7: A set of plant-based OmniMeat burger and cocktail is offered at 300 baht net at Sky on 20. The vegan burger, made with soy, rice, pea and mushrooms, comes topped with tomato, lettuce, grilled onions and whisky sauce.
Pullman Grande Sukhumvit (02-204-4000)
December: A brand-new menu with additional plant-based dishes are offered daily at Tapas Vino and Flourworx Café. Highlights include eggplant pizza; falafel wrap; beetroot tartare smoked with thyme and rosemary; pumpkin and green asparagus risotto; Beyond Burger on charcoal bun with vegan cheese, guacamole, caramelised onion and roasted capsicum. Prices run from 160-350 baht.
Radisson Blu Plaza (02-302-3333) December: Attico restaurant presents a selection of dishes prepared with Italian truffle such as beef tartare with truffles and risotto with truffles. Meanwhile China Table features all you can eat dim sum promotion. Priced at 750 baht net per person on weekdays and 850 baht net per person on weekends, the meal includes options such as steamed pork ribs in black bean sauce; steamed scallops dumplings; deep-fried crabmeat with onion and cream cheese; steamed shrimp with lemon sauce and vegetarian dim sum, as well as unlimited roasted suckling pig, Peking duck, crispy pork and drunken chicken.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit (02-649-8364)
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 scallops 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)
December: Dishes prepared with kinki (rockfish), ankou (monkfish) and karei (flatfish) are recommended at Kisso Japanese restaurant. Dishes include simmered whole rockfish with soy sauce; monkfish miso hotpot with winter vegetables; deep-fried monkfish with grated Japanese radish and ponzu sauce; and fried flatfish with spicy miso and chilli sauce.
Windsor Suites (02-262-1234) December: The Golden Palace Chinese restaurant offers 50% discount on all-you-can-eat dim sum of more than 60 options. Highlights include steamed golden fish-shaped prawn dumplings, crab legs stuffed with shrimp and kung pao sauce, steamed shrimp dumplings with scallops, steamed salmon with lemon sauce, salted egg yolk custard bun, roasted duck Hong-Kong style, and fried noodle with fish in black bean sauce. Prices come to 575 baht net per person and 675 baht net per person with a shark fin soup.
RAMA IV — SILOM — SURAWONG — CHAROEN KRUNG
Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse (02-088-5666)
December: Every Thursday, Praya Kitchen’s international buffet restaurant highlights a selection of dishes prepared with top-quality Australian dry-aged beef. Featured dishes include massaman curry with beef; braised beef shank; grilled beef and marinated egg yolk with rice; T-bone steak served with spicy stir-fried bamboo shoots; and brisket steak with spicy sauce. Price is 1,388 baht per person.
Chatrium Riverside (02-307-8888) December: Dishes prepare with plantbased protein are featured at Silver Waves and River Barge restaurants. Featured menu includes OmniMeat satay and Szechuan Tofu with OmniMeat and preserved vegetables.
Le Bua (02-624-9999)
December: Two Michelin-starred restaurant Mezzaluna offers a fivecourse dinner menu all with a touch of highest-grade Italian white truffle. The dinner is priced at 12,500 baht per person and featuring dishes such as horsehair crab, sea urchin and cauliflower gâteaux; ezo awabi risotto with abalone; kinki and langoustine duet; yellow chicken ballotine with foie gras, gobo salsify and hazelnut. A wine pairing package is also available.
Montien Surawongse (02-233-7060) December: Ruenton coffee shop’s recommended dish is baked garoupa fish with Chinese brown sauce in clay pot at 420 baht per dish.
Shangri-La (02-236-7777) December: Volti restaurant introduces a trattoria-styled concept and menu with a new aperitivo lounge. The new menu includes slow-cooked octopus with tomato gazpacho, marinated potato, green celery foam and cucumber confit; ravioli with smoked buffalo mozzarella and tomato compote; flame-grilled Australian Angus steak; and flambéed tagliatelle with truffle in Grana Padano cheese wheel. Prices start from 330 baht per dish.
SATHON — WITTHAYU — LANG SUAN
Athenee (02-650-8800)
December: The House of Smooth Curry features a selection of dishes prepared with organically raised wagyu beef from Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province. Dishes include charcoal-grilled wagyu with chilli and mint leaves; northeastern style spicy herbal beef soup; wagyu strip loin in red curry; and a 1.2kg charcoal-grilled tomahawk with Isan dipping sauce and black sticky rice.
Banyan Tree (02-679-1200) December: The hotel presents Saffron Cruise, a new river boat restaurant with a show kitchen and bar serving authentic Thai cuisine along the Chao Phraya. A 5-course Thai set menu with a glass of cocktail is priced at 3,200 baht net per person.
Eastin Grand Sathorn (02-210-8100) December: The Glass House’s grand weekend buffet presents the “All About Chocolate” theme with offerings such as chocolate mud cake, Valrhona chocolate tart, chocolate creme brûlée and chocolate concord cake, amid a wide selection of fresh seafood as well as Thai and international cuisine dishes.
Okura Prestige (02-687-9000) December: Michelin-starred restaurant Elements presents a new multicourse tasting menus of the season. Highlighted ingredients include Kaviari Kristal Caviar, oyster blade Japanese wagyu, Ora king salmon, carabineros shrimps, Norwegian langoustine and pigeon. Prices are 4,000 baht for a six-course dinner; and 4,500 baht for a seven-course.
Oriental Residence (02-125-9000) Until Jan 12: “Digital Delicious”, a new interactive dining experience created with 4D projection mapping and high-definition light and sound technology, is offered through a multicourse meal for lunch and dinner. Featured dishes are such as crab cake with red curry and wasabi mayonnaise; duck confit with mashed potato and mushroom cream; roasted octopus with blue risotto and Parmesan. Prices are 3,290 baht per person for lunch; and 3,590 baht for dinner. Additional wine pairing is available at 1,490 baht per person.
RATCHADAMRI — RATCHAPRASONG — PHLOENCHIT
Anantara Siam (02-126-8866) December: A new selection of plantbased dishes is offered at Aqua, The Lobby, The Terrace and Mocha & Muffins restaurants. Highlights are Beyond Burgers; and Beyond Sausage Rolls.
Centara Grand at CentralWorld (02-100-6255)
December: Uno Mas introduces “Iberian Grand Pilgrimage” multicourse fine dining menu, priced at 2,555 baht, 2,955 baht and 3,255 baht per person. Options of dishes include pork belly with black truffle, goat cheese and Pata Negra ham; Galician octopus with tomato bread crumble; crab with heart of palm, beetroot tartare and butter milk; snapper a la plancha with black garlic; turbot with carrot three ways; Denia prawn with txistorra caldoso rice, white corn and black truffle; Pyrenees lamb loin with charred vegetable reduction and savoury toffee; roasted Wagyu with endive and crispy pulled beef. Additional wine pairing packages are available.
InterContinental (02-656-0444) December: Theo Mio recommends a seasonal selection of dishes prepared with autumn black truffles. Dishes include steak tartare with Parmesan and black truffles; Australian sirloin tagliata, truffle meat juices, rocket, Parmesan and truffle; baked barramundi with vermouth and black truffles, asparagus and spinach; taglierini pasta in butter and Parmesan emulsion with black truffles; and gnocchi with black truffles, spinach and cream.
Renaissance Ratchaprasong (02-125-5020)
Dec 13-15: A three-day food fair, dubbed M-Live Food Market Christmas Edition, is set at the open-air front space of the hotel. Highlighted items include German currywurst and chips; pizza fritto with tomato dip; Christmas churros with soft serve ice cream; marshmallow chocolate brownie; steamed prawn & pork dumplings; Snowman Chinese bun; traditional Bangers and Mash; shrimp & pork wonton with Sichuan dressing; and roasted duck in black bun; as well as gingerbread and mulled wine (Glühwein). Prices start at 80 baht per dish. There will also be a variety of kids’ activities such as magic show, clowns, balloon twisting and face painting.
St Regis (02-207-7777)
Until Jan 2: The Peak, a 12-seat pop-up restaurant created by Andreas Caminada, chef-owner of three Michelin-starred Schloss Schauenstein in Switzerland, is set at Jojo restaurant. The six-course dinner, with dishes including black cod pumpkin cicorino rosso; mackerel avocado daikon wasabi; and lamb loin and lamb belly with harissa sea buckthorn, is priced at 3,200 baht per person.
SIAM SQUARE — RAMA I — PHAYA THAI
Novotel Siam Square (02-209-8888)
December: Gourmet Bar’s recommended dishes for the festive season are roasted smoked pork chop; Pig in Blanket, meat ball ragout, classic moules frites and garden salad.
Siam Kempinski (02-162-9000) December: The Michelin-starred restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin introduces a seasonal eight-course set dinner with highlights such as cappuccino tom kha with wild mushroom and truffle; yellow curry crabmeat and corn; foie gras with pomelo, tamarind and lemon grass sauce; wagyu beef with soy sesame butter, five-spiced baked rice; and orange cake with passion fruit foam, kumquat and vanilla ice cream. Price is 3,200 baht per person for food.
Vie (02-309-3939)
December: La Vie Bistronomy-Casual Gourmet features a variety of Asian and western dishes prepared with organic dairy and cheese from France’s Beillevaire Farm.
PHETCHABURI — PRATUNAM — LAN LUANG
Amari Watergate (02-653-9000) December: A vegetarian dish of Thai green curry with locally sourced vegetables, plant-based protein and homegrown aromatic herbs is highlighted at Amaya Food Gallery.
Avani Atrium (02-718-2000) December: Platters of seared maguro toro with mustard wakame miso and a 1kg Australian Wagyu tomahawk steak are offered at Benihana Japanese restaurant at 1,450 baht and 4,800 baht.
Royal Princess Larn Luang (02-281-3088)
December: Mikado Japanese restaurant features dishes prepared with Hokkaido scallops. Diners can expect to find grilled scallops with miso sauce; grilled scallops with soy sauce; and hotategai sukiyaki. Prices start from 648 baht net per dish.
RAMA IX — RAMKHAMHAENG — RATCHADAPHISEK
Al Meroz (02-136-8700)
December and January: On Friday and Sunday, Bustan restaurant offers “Grill & Chill Out” all-you-can-order seafood dinner with highlighted dishes such as scallop with beurre blanc sauce; Maine lobster rockefeller; lobster salad avocado; lobster bisque; and house-made pizza. Prices are 1,150 baht per adult and 550 baht per child.
Emerald (02-276-4567)
December: Yok Chinese restaurant offers dim sum lunch buffet inclusive of a main dish and a dessert at 680 baht per person plus a “Come 4 Pay 3” promotional discount.
Golden Tulip Sovereign (02-641-4777) Today: A monthly “Grand Seafood Night Buffet” is offered at 92 Café, international restaurant. Dishes include seafood on ice, oyster bar with condiments, a foie gras station, barbecued meat and seafood, Japanese sashimi and sushi, carvery items and a la minute pasta dishes. Price is 999 baht per person with a special discount “come three pay two”.
VIBHAVADI — CHAENG WATTHANA
Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Lardprao (02-541-1234)
December: Suan Bua Thai restaurant recommends a new series of seven-course tasting menu with highlighted ingredients including Korat beef and rice-fed free-range chicken. Prices start at 1,290 baht per set.
Miracle Grand Convention (02-575-5599)
December: Merlin Café offers set dinner menu inclusive of all-you-caneat salad and dessert from self-service stations. Options for the main dishes include phad Thai fried noodles with shrimps; green curry with your choice of seafood or meat; baked pineapple fried rice; beef burger; spaghetti with Bolognese sauce; grilled pork loin steak; deep fried sea bass with fish sauce served with mango dip and rice; grilled Australian rib eye steak; grilled seafood platter; mixed grilled chicken, pork and sausage; and salmon teriyaki served with Japanese rice. Prices are 390 baht and 490 baht per person.
Novotel Bangkok Impact (02-833-4888)
December: On Saturday and Sunday at brunch and dinner, the Square international buffet restaurant highlights fresh Ayutthaya river prawns and rock lobster. Price is 1,499 baht net per person.
CHAROEN NAKHON — RAMA III — THON BURI
Millennium Hilton Bangkok (02-442-2000)
December: 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) December: River Café & Terrace presents a special themed buffet dinner with each evening highlighting a different cuisine. 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 an 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 Buriram United (044-111-444)
December: Cabbage spring roll with garden salad and miso sauce is offered at Kick Off all-day dining restaurant.
Amari Pattaya (038-418-418) December: A three-course plantbased menu with highlighted dish of butter-poached and grilled pumpkin on skewers is offered at Amaya Food Gallery restaurant.
Centara Grand Beach Hua Hin (032-512-021)
December: From Tuesday to Sunday, Hagi Japanese restaurant presents dinner set menu with highlighted dishes such as assorted sushi platter with miso soup and seasonal fruits; pan-fried salmon teriyaki with garlic fried rice and gyoza dumplings, miso soup and matcha green tea ice-cream; and beef sirloin teppanyaki set with sashimi platter, shrimp tempura, miso soup and seasonal fruits. Prices start from 350 baht net per set.
Hilton Pattaya (038-253-000) December: Edge restaurant presents “7 Days 7 Themes” lunch buffet with smokehouse grill and Tex-Mex fare on Monday; Mediterranean classics on Tuesday; burgers, sandwiches and salads on Wednesday; Asian hawker cuisine highlights on Thursday; beachfront seafood grills on Friday; and wok-fried dishes, noodles and Asian-styled rolls on Saturday. Prices start from 580 baht net per person. On Sunday, a gourmet brunch buffet with premium selections of meat and seafood as well as cuisines from around the world is offered at 1,500 baht net per person.