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Luxury fashion isn’t the only thing Louis Vuitton is serving up this season. Bangkok is about to host a one-of-a-kind, exclusive dining experience that pairs haute cuisine with high design: Gaggan at Louis Vuitton.

For three days, from May 8 to 10, 2025, two acclaimed chefs, Chef Gaggan Anand and Chef Yosuke Suga, will join forces for an exclusive pop-up at Louis Vuitton's sleek Bangkok store at Gaysorn Village.

Guests will have the chance to sample an elevated tasting menu by these two renowned chefs in an intimate, elegant atmosphere. 

Chef Gaggan Anand is the culinary renegade, mastermind, and executive chef behind Bangkok’s trailblazing Indian restaurant, Gaggan. With three restaurants ranked on Asia’s 50 Best — including the coveted #1 spot — his flair for progressive Indian cuisine has earned international acclaim. 

Tokyo-based Chef Yosuke Suga is the visionary behind Sugalabo and SUGALABOV by Louis Vuitton, known for his precision-driven, French-rooted dishes. 

Together, they’ll be joining forces to create a unique dining experience that fuses bold, boundary-pushing Indian cuisine with the refined elegance of French-Japanese culinary craft.

 The tasting menu is priced at THB15,000+ per person. Reservations are limited and can be made through Gaggan on Louis Vuitton’s official website. 

For more information, visit Louis Vuitton on their Instagram and Facebook. 

Location: Gaysorn, 999 Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 

Emily’s Shredded Chicken Noodle isn’t just a crowd favorite — it’s officially GrabFood’s No. 1 Top Selling Dish of All Time! 

The beloved home-cooked-style brand took home the award at the prestigious annual competition GrabThumbsUp Awards 2025 on Mar. 28, 2025, cementing its place as Thailand’s go-to comfort food.

With its perfectly shredded chicken, premium ingredients, and time-honored recipe, Emily’s Signature Shredded Chicken Noodle has already won the prestigious Shell Shuan Shim award — and now, it’s topping food delivery platforms’ charts too.  

Now in its fourth year, the esteemed awards honor restaurants for three factors: their customer ratings, order volume, delivery efficiency — especially for long-distance orders — and overall excellence. 

Beating out 400,000 restaurants nationwide, including Bangkok’s heavyweights, Emily’s skyrocketed to the top in under a year.

Founded by Naiyanachanok Patamasingh Na Ayutthaya and Thaparat Waerojruedee, the brand’s rapid success comes down to fresh ingredients, a high-standard central kitchen, and a commitment to quality, ensuring that every bowl delivered is as delicious as the last. 

For more information or to order Emily’s, visit Grab on their website, Instagram, Facebook, or X (Formerly Twitter), or visit Emily’s on their website or Instagram.

Experience a celebration of flavors and dishes at this two-week food festival. 

Central Embassy and Central Chidlom join forces to present the 2025 edition of “The World in One Bite” gourmet food festival. With its theme “Talk of the Taste,” it’s a celebration that’s bound to spark word-of-mouth conversations about everything worth talking about!

The annual culinary fest offers over 200 food pop-ups, not to mention live performances, fun activities, and exclusive experiences, all for foodies! It will run from Mar. 25 to Apr. 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 9 PM. 

'Mouth-full' Market at Central Embassy

Levels LG, and 3 to 6 of the Central Embassy are divided into differently curated culinary adventures. 

Health-conscious foodies can indulge in wholesome bites and honest conversations at Level 3, where clean and healthy food from 20 pop-ups can be found. Sweet tooths can delight their senses with decadent desserts worth sharing from 40 shops at Level 4.

30 legendary restaurants and eateries will be serving up their tummy-filling dishes at Level 5. Additionally, visitors can also enjoy exclusive culinary collaborations on the same level. 

Level 6 serves as a brewing ground for coffee lovers, with Spill the Beans by Open House collaborating with The Coffee Calling BKK 2025. They offer a chance for coffee lovers to meet coffee experts, watch barista competitions, and more. 

There’s also the “Thai Street Tales by Eathai” on the LG Floor, which offers Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded street food pop-ups. Enjoy a special afternoon tea set with a special selection of Thai-inspired sweet and savory treats and premium tea worth THB199 per person. 

'Mouth-full' Market at Central Chidlom

Floors 1 to 2 are divided into different culinary experiences for everyone to discover. 

Buzzworthy pop-up stores and hidden sips and bites are available at the Public Lane and Public Market on the 1st Floor. Foodies and bon vivants can enjoy different culinary offerings and liquor, plus a special pop-up from Jua, celebrating the art of Japanese drinking culture, will be available for one weekend only — from Mar. 28 to 30, 2025. 

On the 2nd floor, foodies can “awaken their nerves and senses” at a multi-sensory food festival — complete with experimental food installations to exclusive chef-led experiences. 

The World in One Bite 2025 at Central Embassy and Central Chidlom

A complete list of all performances and workshops are available on Central Embassy website, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Don’t miss out on this annual foodie event from Mar. 25 to Apr. 6, 2025. 

Trisara, Phuket’s premier resort, is bringing the flavors of Argentina to its shores with an exclusive barbecue collaboration featuring the traditional steakhouse restaurant Don Asado Bangkok. 

Set on the breathtaking Trisara beachfront, this one-night-only event on Apr. 5, 2025, is part of the Trisara Culinary Series. It promises an unforgettable asado experience; an age-old Argentinian grilling tradition in a handcrafted rock fire pit. 

Priced at THB5,900++ per person (including a wine pairing), Chef Sergio Gonzalez Crubellier is a highlight of the night. He will be expertly preparing premium meats slow-cooked over an open flame. His set menu promises to transport you on a culinary journey of bold flavors, inspired by his family's traditional recipes. 

As you indulge in perfectly grilled meats and curated wines, enjoy live South American music and an exciting star-lit tango performance.

Trisara remains dedicated to sustainability, ensuring that every ingredient is freshly sourced and responsibly chosen for a truly conscious yet indulgent dining experience.

Whether you're seeking a thrilling Songkran celebration or a memorable Easter getaway, Trisara has prepared a vibrant lineup of events for you to savor world-class cuisine in an extraordinary setting.

For more details and to make a reservation, visit Trisara’s website, Instagram, Facebook, or X (Formerly Twitter).

Location: 60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket

Opening Hours: From 6 PM to 10 PM

Get ready to step into the heart of Japan without setting foot out of Bangkok! JW Marriott Bangkok presents A Taste of Aichi at Tsu Japanese Restaurant, available for a limited time from now until Apr. 20, 2025.

Spearheaded by Head Chef Atsushi Yoshida, this specially curated menu brings toothsome flavors of Aichi Prefecture directly to your plate, featuring premium ingredients imported from Japan.

Aichi is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshū, known for rich dishes steeped in culinary tradition, shaped by samurai-era craftsmanship. Deep, umami-packed miso, tender unagi, and noodle dishes are signatures of their rich culinary heritage featured in this gastronomic adventure. 

Starting at THB200++ per menu, try featured dishes such as their Kurobuta Pork Miso Katsu, a Nagoya specialty featuring a crispy pork cutlet coated in a luscious, aged Hatcho miso sauce fermented for over two years. Their Unagi Kabayaki Hitsumabushi showcasescharcoal-grilled glazed eel over rice, served in three distinct styles for a multi-layered tasting experience.

For meat lovers, there is the exquisitely marbled Mikawa Wagyu Striploin Steak, seared tableside on a sizzling hot stone. Or tuck into their Miso Nikomi Udon, a soul-warming dish with slow-simmered Wagyu beef tendon in a rich, umami-packed miso broth.

Additionally, savor a beloved street food staple from Nagoya, the Tenmusu Prawn Tempura Rice Ball, a delightful fusion of shrimp tempura wrapped in a delicate rice ball. 

Beyond flavors, Tsu Japanese Restaurant is adorned with colorful visual displays showcasing Aichi’s cultural landmarks, from the historic Nishio Castle to the breathtaking cherry blossoms, transporting diners straight to Japan’s heartland.

For more information, visit Tsu Bangkok on their website here, or on Instagram and Facebook. 

Location: JW Marriott Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 2, Bangkok

Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays, Lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Dinner from 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Saturdays to Sundays, Lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Dinner from 5:30 PM to 10 PM

Step back into the 1970s — no time machine required, or imagine sipping on a cocktail in an elegant apartment 39 floors above the city skyline.

Welcome to the newly launched 1970 Bar at the luxurious Dusit Thani Bangkok. While "new" and "1970s" might seem like an oxymoron, this innovative concept effortlessly blends retro sophistication, disco vibes, and modern elements. The stunning interior, designed by the renowned André Fu, perfectly encapsulates this unique fusion.

Stepping inside is like being whisked back to an era of opulence, where Studio 54 meets intimate apartment charm, inspired by the timeless jewelry designer Elsa Peretti. The interior, designed by the celebrated interior architect André Fu, features three spaces: the salon, the reading room, and the bar boudoir. Fine lines, bold accents, and a sweeping view of Bangkok set the scene for an unforgettable evening.  

Enjoy nightly live music and atmospheric disco tunes with specialty cocktails crafted from the bygone era, which pay tribute to the visionaries, rebels, and cultural icons of the decade. Crafted by the mixology masterminds behind Vesper, including Bar Manager Ben Johnson Hodges, take your pick from a range of thoughtfully curated cocktails, such as the signature The 1970 Martini (THB580), served tableside from a classic Martini Trolley, or the Acid Queen (THB470), a bold blend of Beefeater 24 Gin, mandarin, yellow tomato, and egg white which embodies the fearless energy of Tina Turner.

Savor their Taste & Sound, priced at THB480, is a sensory delight inspired by Stevie Wonder. This cocktail combines Hendrick’s Gin, guava, green tea, and tarragon, proving that when one sense fades, another sharpens. Meanwhile, their innovative Agua de Brasil, with Havana Club, cachaça, pear, green apple, marigold leaf, kaffir lime, and pine, is an ode to the rhythmic soul of Sérgio Mendes.

For more information and updates, visit 1970 Bar on Dusit Thani's website here, or on 1970 Bar's Instagram and Facebook. 

Location: 1970 Bar, 39F, Dusit Thani Bangkok, 98 Rama IV Rd, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok

Opening Hours: Available daily from 5 PM to 1 AM