Bangkok: Other Restaurants or Cool Cafes

Peppina serves Neapolitan pizza certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. The wood-fired oven turns out blistered crusts topped with Italian ingredients while salads and antipasti complement the pies. The relaxed setting makes it popular for lunch and dinner.

Isao is known for creative sushi rolls that blend Japanese and Western influences. The menu features dishes like the Jackie roll with salmon and avocado alongside more traditional sashimi and nigiri. The cosy dining room fills quickly at meal times.

Caturday Cat Café allows visitors to enjoy beverages and desserts surrounded by resident cats. The brightly decorated space near Ratchathewi BTS station houses many breeds, and guests pay an entrance fee that includes a drink. It is a favourite among families and travellers seeking a playful break.

Founded by the Population and Community Development Association, this restaurant uses Thai cuisine to promote social initiatives. Profits support health education programmes, and diners receive condoms instead of mints. Its rustic garden setting and humorous décor have made it a Bangkok institution.

After You is a chain known for its Shibuya honey toast and kakigori (flavoured shaved ice). The cafés are casual and often crowded, reflecting the city’s obsession with desserts. New flavours and seasonal specials keep locals coming back.

Al Saray serves Lebanese and Indian cuisine in an elegant setting. The menu ranges from mezze and hummus to tandoori meats and biryanis. The Silom branch features private rooms suitable for business lunches and family gatherings.

Tucked down Convent Road, Indigo is a French bistro with a leafy courtyard. The menu features classics like steak frites, duck confit and escargots alongside a curated wine list. Its relaxed ambience makes it popular for long lunches and evening dinners.