SAMANTHA’S TOP PICKS
BURAPA EASTERN THAI CUISINE & BAR BY SRI TRAT
“Beautifully modelled after an Orient Express carriage train, this restaurant is owned by a family who introduces Bangkokians to Eastern Thai cuisine. It has long been misunderstood or largely ignored by the locals. Forget Pad Thai when you come here.”
IG: @burapa_eastern_thai
KATE’S PLACE – SUPPER CLUB
“It started off as a secret dining club during the strict restrictions, a safe haven for those in-theknow. Serving uplifting Thai comfort food, Pikun ‘Kate’ Wangsantia is the legendary host of this intimate space where you get to meet people and share food. Look for the hidden door above a noodle shop.”
IG: @katesplacebkk
CLARA RESTAURANT
“Run by chef Christian Martena and wife Clara Del Corso-martena, the restaurant hits all the right notes for a luxurious night out with zero pretension. Serving modern Italian cuisine, it regularly introduces seasonal menus so no visit is the same. Give its five- or seven-course Regions degustation menu a try.” clarabangkok.com