Alex Untola
Tipped to be one of Bangkok true blue foodie heartlands Sathorn is an area littered with some of the city's top eateries. From Thai cuisine to eclectic fusion dishes Sathorn's must-dine hotspots are as follows.
As a popular Thai food chain with outlets across European capitals and Middle Eastern cities no visit to Thailand would be complete without a stopover at the Bangkok branch of Blue Elephant. Home to one of the city's top culinary schools this iconic restaurant housed within a colonial residence serves up Royal Thai delicacies such as larb salmon and other Thai staples for lunch and dinner.
Occupying pride of place within the resort haven that is Anantara Bangkok Sathorn lies 100° East, one of the Thai capital's top fusion and continental cuisine hubs. Located down Fusion, International Narathiwat-Ratchanakarin Road this stylish diner combines the best of both eastern and western cuisines to become one of the top Restaurants in Silom Bangkok in recent years. With romantic interiors as well as indoor and alfresco dining halls the venue is also considered among the city's best eateries to wine and dine in style.
Perhaps the most recent addition to Bangkok's thriving dining scene L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon opened its doors to the food loving public of the capital in the beginning of 2015 and has managed to catapult itself to the highest ranks among Bangkok's culinary hotspots in a matter of months. As a restaurant which specializes in French haute cuisine the venue is the brainchild of the' Chef of the Century' Joel Robuchon. Run by the expert hands of Michelin starred chef Olivier Limousin the French dishes served at this eclectic diner are nothing short of exquisite.
A popular stopover for traditional Thai cuisine fanatics Baan Kanitha is the best place to treat one's self to a conventional Thai meal in a decidedly traditional restaurant. Housed within a converted grand Thai residence Baan Kanitha's top selling points are of course its atmosphere and its delectable seafood dishes. Hot pick menu items include Cotton Fish grilled to perfection and crab dishes while diner should also sample the venue's mouth-watering Thai desserts.
Regarded as one of the capital's top Italian diners La Scale is a high end Italian restaurant where traditional Italian fare is served with a modern twist. Known for its attention to detail and great service staff some of the must-try items at La Scala include its traditional wood-fired oven pizzas and scintillating pastas.
Another popular Italian restaurant with a reputation as extensive as its menu, The Lido has long served as Bangkok's best Italian restaurant for decades. Serving everything from traditional pizzas in its quaint but traditional Italian setting this affordable restaurant is another must-dine hotspot in Sathorn.
Perfect for family style dining and a night out on the town with friends Just One serves up the best seafood in Bangkok in its friendly and alfresco setting. Housed in a courtyard fringed by a lake and other manmade liquid wonders the affordable menu items of this well known eatery includes local favourites such as grilled river prawns and sea bass garnished with chilli sauce. Refreshing cocktails are another staple at this popular dining hub with a decidedly casual and relaxing atmosphere.
