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June 10, 2020
by David Herd
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Bangkok restaurants shopping 2020

Bangkok between Nana & Asoke   Bangkok restaurants shopping during the Covid-19 lock-down was still an enjoyable weekend, I really needed to get away from my home in Pattaya for a welcome change of scenery. This photo was taken from … Continue reading

Iconsiam shopping Mall Bangkok

November 30, 2019 by David Herd

Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok

Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok

Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River is yet another wonderful Bangkok shopping venue. I certainly believe Bangkok now rivals Tokyo with the best shopping malls in the world.

The forecourt

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokThis is where you arrive on the free ferry shuttle from Sathon wharf. The River Park is a riverside community space covering a 10,000-sq. m. area in front of ICONLUXE. Open daily, it welcomes all visitors to enjoy an enchanting view of the Chao Phraya River amid lush, green auspicious trees.

Entrance to the mall.

Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok

Stairway to heaven. 🙂

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokYou will need several hours to explore this wonderful shopping precinct. In fact there are over a hundred famous restaurants from all over the world available in seven spacious zones, each of them catering to diverse culinary tastes. Check out THIS LINK for details.

One section of the ground floor as you enter.

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokFor a list of the hundreds of shops just follow THIS LINK.

Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokThere is a surprise around every corner.

Hello pussycat

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokNow is your chance to grab a tiger by the tail. 🙂

Fabulous food at Iconsiam

Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok Over 100 restaurants, check out THIS LINK.

Here is a very big guy

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokEstimates are that there are about 3,500 domesticated elephants in Thailand. Roughly 3,340 wild elephants live in 69 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across the country. Thailand’s population of wild elephants has been rising.

However, it’s a far cry from a century ago when at least 100,00 elephants roamed the heavily forested Kingdom. Loss of habitat and poaching helped lead to the steep decline in the elephant population.

While on the subject of animals

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokThis bull is a real cool dude. 🙂

That’s all folks

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokThanks for visiting my Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok photo blog, please go to THIS LINK to see some incredible buildings along the Chao Phraya river. 

But wait, there’s more.

Iconsiam shopping mall BangkokA new huge branch to open in February 2021. In addition to the main Starbucks signature coffee bar, the Starbucks Reserve  store will be the first to serve Starbucks’ Mew Jai ‘Blend coffee grown in the northern part of our country, along with the’ Tee Vana ( Teavana ™ Bar) ‘first in Thailand. For customers who like drinking tea. Both Earl Gray Lychee and Peach Mojito Tea There are also cocktail bars that are not yet available

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Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok

July 18, 2017 by David Herd

ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

Asiatique Market  Shops Bangkok

Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok Asiatique Market  Shops Bangkok located in the heart of the city on a 30 acre plot. Lots to keep you busy here, there are 1,500 shops & 40 restaurants.

Free shuttle

Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok The easiest and fastest way to get there is via boat. Just catch the BTS (Skytrain) to Saphan Taksin station and board the free shuttle at the end of the pier. It only takes about ten minutes & the boat runs every 30 minutes between 4.00 – 11.30 pm. 

 A word of warning

Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok 

Please be careful if you want to take a taxi from Asiatique, the Bangkok taxi Mafia are in full control of the taxi rank at the center. They will charge you B400 ($12 usd) for a fare that in our case for a 6 km trip should have been B70 or $2.50 usd. It is such a shame that TAT the Thai tourist Authority allows these gangsters to tarnish the image of this great city.

How much does a taxi cost in Bangkok?These fares are estimates; the exact fare will depend on traffic and any other surcharges noted below.

  • A journey of 5km = 55 Baht
  • A journey of 10km = 80 Baht
  • From Terminal 21 shopping mall (Asoke Skytrain station) to Grand Palace = 90 Baht
  • From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport to MBK shopping centre (National Stadium Skytrain station) = 260 Baht meter fare + 70 Baht express-way tolls + 50 Baht airport pick-up surcharge.
Good vale at Capri

Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok 

As soon as you step off the ferry head for Capri which is right in front of you, they have an extended “happy hour” with 2 for one drinks. We ordered 2 ice cold Chang draught beers for B24o & got the next 2 free.

Wood fired pizza oven at Capri

Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok This is my favorite photo from our night at Asiatique.

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 The finished product arrives. 🙂

Inside Capri

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok 

Sit inside or out whatever suits you. 🙂

Jack lives here.

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok 

Of course he does.

As the sun goes down

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok The cruise boats glide up the mighty Chao Phraya river. Follow THIS LINK for boats & buildings on the river.

Great time of the day for photos

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Twilight offers a unique lighting scenario, within which ambient light (sunlight) gradually fades, creating a sparse but magical effect that is almost impossible to create artificially. It fades into the artificial light being emitted by street lights. Houses and offices and can sometimes create an ‘un-real’ feel as the shortage of light diminishes the eye’s perception of distance.

Asiatique Market  Shops Bangkok

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok This is a must for your Bangkok bucket list.

 Ferris wheel

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Looks magic at night.

Time for some food?

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok These roast chickens look terrific at Fine & Dine.

 Chinese food in Market St

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Decisions, decisions, where to eat?

Finally we chose “Why 97”

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok

Lucky for us they were offering a 30% discount for dining before 8pm. 

Why 97 was good value.

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Food was good & the wine a little expensive.

 Flesh eating fish

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Always a popular pastime in Thailand.

One of 1,500 shops

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Shop till you drop, but be prepared for things to be a little more expensive than some other night markets.

There is the taxi queue

Asiatique Market Restaurants Shops Bangkok Please remember what I said earlier about the taxi rip off.

  When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.

The best Bangkok budget hotel I have ever stayed in.

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Close to Nana BTS.

Centre Point hotel

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Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

December 14, 2016 by David Herd

Extraordinary shopping experience

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

 Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping Mall has a rather sophisticated concept of presenting it’s fabulous products, compared to most other Bangkok shopping malls it is quite interesting & unique. For instance the above photo is at Dean & Deluca which is a chain of upscale grocery stores.

Dean & Deluca

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

  I never thought I would say it but Bangkok now rivals Tokyo with the highest quality shopping experience in the world. It’s certainly not by accident however as the concept in this store was created with the help of a Japanese design company called Nendo, and the result as you will see is quite remarkable.

Feeling lazy?

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

No problem, grab one of these mini Segways & make a nuisance of yourself on the sidewalk. 🙂 They say you can travel up to 20 km on a single charge. Here’s a tip from the FiveStarVagabond, you will buy a lot cheaper on Lazada. 🙂

Need something to hold onto?

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

No problem, this is the one for you. 

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping opened in mid 2016

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

Quickly gained the reputation of being the best shopping mall in Bangkok.

Drone shop

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

I’m sure these gadgets are going to cause lots of headaches in the future.

Lots of models to choose from

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

They are becoming very affordable.

 Jumbvo shop

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

It’s no secret everybody in Thailand loves elephants.

 The WOW! factor is everywhere

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

Full marks to the staff who have put all this together.

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping Mall fabulous displays

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

There is a surprise around every corner. The people who put this store together are to be congratulated.

 Bangkok Airways

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

I recently flew on this local airline to Koh Samui, in fact it’s probably the 20th time I have done so since 1998. Follow this link to see one of Thailands best islands.

Habitat store

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping Mall

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping Mall caters for everything you could ever want.

So much to see & such little time. 🙂

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

Everybody knows MBK shopping Mall, Siam Discovery is diagonally opposite.

Perfume for the ladies

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping

And on it goes, everything you need.

Shoes, shoes & more shoes

Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping Mall

Another fabulous display.

Mercedes Chocolate Bar

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A great looking cafe chocolate bar on the ground floor.

Thanks for visiting my Siam Discovery Bangkok Shopping Mall photo blog.

When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.

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The best Bangkok budget hotel I have ever stayed in.

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Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

May 23, 2016 by David Herd

A super shopping mall

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

 Siam Paragon Shopping Mall Bangkok opened about 15 years ago in 2006, I remember how impressed I was with this amazing new shopping mall with it’s wide aisles and fabulous food court and supermarket.

Now of course there are many new super malls in Bangkok to compete with including Central Embassy and EmQuartier.

Shops on the 1st floor

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

 

Here is a guide to some of the shops.

Siam Paragon, Hanging fences

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Another photo taken way back in 2006 of the Siam Paragon, Hanging fences, I’m not sure if they are still there or not.

 The Main floor

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Strangely the level that is linked to the skywalk is called the Main Floor, despite it being one above the ground, and the floors above that are then the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, up to the 5th, which is taken up by the Cineplex and its 15 large size theatres. There is direct access to the centre from Siam BTS Skytrain station.

Siam Paragon is opposite MBK

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Only 5 minutes walk on an elevated path from the well know MBK centre.

Busy Bangkok corner

BTS Skytrain

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

As I mentioned for Siam Paragon get of at Siam station, MBK is actually one stop further at National Stadium station.

Get a great discount at all the Hotels near Siam Paragon & MBK, just book through THIS LINK.

Met up with an old friend

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Could this be my 15 minutes of fame? 🙂

Food food & more food.

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

One thing is for certain the Thai people love their food and there are plenty of options at Siam Paragon to keep them happy.

When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.    

Decisions decisions

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

The hard part is trying to decide where to eat, they all look so inviting.

 Siam Center

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Right next door to Siam Paragon is Siam Center another wonderful mall, check it out on THIS LINK.

Shopping for a car perhaps?

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Follow THIS LINK for some amazing super cars at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall.

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall Bangkok Food court

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

There is really no type of food you can’t buy at the fabulous mall.

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

What a great idea to keep the kids amused while you are dining at the Siam Paragon Shopping Mall.


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Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok

May 17, 2016 by David Herd

Amazing Bangkok Shopping Mall

Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

 Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok in Chidlom is full of high end designer stores, all the famous labels are here.  There is direct access from two sky train stations, Chidlom and Ploenchit. It is also connected to Central Chidlom which is their flagship store.

Amazing architecture

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

Everything about Central Embassy oozes class & luxury, some of the many labels include Versace, Gucci, Prada,  Givenchy and many more, in other words it’s way above my pay grade. 🙂

Prada

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

From memory according to Merryl Streep the devil wears it. A great friend of mine in Australia often refers to his wife as “The Prada Princess”, that’s ok because he can afford her expensive tastes.

And the beat goes on

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

I remember visiting the spot where Versace was shot dead in 1997 on the steps of his Miami home. Fifty is way too young to die.

Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok 

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

The prices at the bakery reflect the surroundings.

Harrods bakery

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

Now here is a familiar name from good old London town.

Shop till you drop

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

A word of warning to my male friends, don’t tell your wife about Central Embassy Shopping Mall.

Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok, Dean & Deluca

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

A great place for coffee and cake and lots of other goodies.

Dean & Deluca Central Embassy Shopping Mall

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

There are many branches in Bangkok including EmQuartier another favourite mall of mine.

VW cocktail car

Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok

There are many of these converted VWs where I live in Pattaya, what a great idea. No way you could do it in Australia, far too many ridiculous rules and regulations. 🙂

Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

Central Embassy Shopping Mall has a great feel about it, uncluttered and luxurious, I have a lot more to investigate on my next Bangkok visit.

 Great design the Park Hyatt

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

Another wonderful design the Park Hyatt hotel above Central Embassy is expected to open late 2016. Central Embassy will be hoping they will bring potential customers as their traffic since opening has been disappointing.

Get a great room rate at the Park Hyatt through THIS LINK.

One last look

Central Embassy Shopping Mall

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Central food hall Bangkok

May 16, 2016 by David Herd

A wonderful Bangkok food hall

Central food hall Bangkok

Central food hall Bangkok

 Central food hall Bangkok is quite fantastic, smaller perhaps than other bigger malls close by however the quality and presentation is first class.

Central food hall Bangkok

Central food hall Bangkok

Central has several department store branches in Bangkok, Chidlom however is their flagship store and attracts many expats and “well to do” Thai shoppers.

BBQ duck is delicious at Four Seasons

Central food hall Bangkok

It does not get much better than this, there is another branch just up the road at the Siam Paragon.

Central food hall Bangkok Four Seasons 

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

So many great food choices here and so little time. 🙂

Did I mention the choices?

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

 The number of restaurant choices here is staggering, there are over 50 listed here, there are even cooking classes you can attend.

Catering for the Germans.

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

What a terrific display at this specialty Bavarian food stall, you just have to buy something.

The displays are so inviting

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

It really is a pleasure to shop or eat here, everything is presented beautifully.

The meat counter

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

Grab a trolley and shop till you drop. 🙂

For all you seafood lovers

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

A selection of salmon to die for, get your dose of amiga 3 here.

You will need some wine as well

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

If you can’t find something that suits you here you are just not trying. Wines from all the great regions of the world are on sale here.

Central wine celler

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

Many years ago in Sydney Australia I owned a liquor store, believe me it was nothing like you see here. In those days I would store my favourite reds until it was the right time to drink them and what an incredible difference that made.

I sometimes visit friends of mine in Australia who have a vineyard, now that is a lot of fun, follow this link to see what I mean.

Central food hall Bangkok

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

The Central seven story building is dwarfed by a number of modern buildings opposite on Sukhumvit road.

Thanks for visiting my Central food hall Bangkok photo blog. Incidentally you can walk directly into the neighbouring Central Embassy which has  has one of the best cinema’s in Bangkok, plus many upmarket labels including Versace, Gucci, Prada,  Givenchy and many more, in other words it’s way above my pay grade. The architecture will knock your socks of. 🙂

iCheck Inn Soi 11

Central food hall Chidlom Bangkok

When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, above is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.

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Pattaya Hilton

Pattaya hotels, Hilton & Holiday Inn

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate. 

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Terminal 21 Bangkok food

March 25, 2016 by David Herd

Asoke on Sukhumvit

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Terminal 21 Bangkok, food shopping and entertainment at this convenient shopping mall right beside Asoke railway station on Sukhumvit Road.

Relaxing in the air-conditioning

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Bangkok temperatures are so high many people like to relax in the cool shopping malls. Terminal 21 is not as modern as many other Bangkok malls such as Siam Centre, The Emporium or EmQuartier however it offers all the attractions such as low cost food, a supermarket and a convenient central location.

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Terminal 21 Bangkok food allows you to eat cheaply from as little as B30 a dish, or you can go more upmarket if you wish.

 Here is the terminal

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

This lighthouse model dominates the entrance to Terminal 21, I wonder how many times it has been photographed?

Victoria’s Secret

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Lots of upmarket fashion shops to keep the ladies happy and spending their money.

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Adjacent to Terminal 21 Bangkok is the upmarket Westin Hotel, only a 5-minute walk from the Sukhumvit metro sky train and a 10-minute walk from the lake and gardens at Benjakiti Park. Use this link for a great room rate.

Luxury skyscrapers

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

As you can clearly see the surrounding area is full of luxury upmarket buildings. In fact there seems to be a building boom all over the city.

Mini Golden Gate bridge

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Terminal 21 has a spectacular mini Golden Gate Bridge spanning the central atrium.  In fact each floor has a theme for a different city.

 Grande Centre Point Hotel

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Terminal 21 Bangkok

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Entrance from Asoke station.

Tony Romas

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Famous for ribs, I had not eaten at Tony’s for 10 years when they were on Sukhumvit at Nana.

Carolina Honey Ribs

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

They tasted as good as they looked but I really should have ordered the half serve, the standard was a little too much for me.

Washed down with red wine

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

The waitress gave me a nice bag to carry home the 1/2 a bottle that I still had left.

Asoke Bangkok at night

Terminal 21 Bangkok

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Many thanks for visiting my Terminal 21 Bangkok photo blog. Put this interesting shopping mall on your bucket list. Asoke is a great Bangkok district for luxury hotels, condominiums & restaurants. Oh, and don’t forget the famous Soi Cowboy which is one of the cities major red light areas. Have a look at my Cowboy photo blog here.

I-Check Inn Soi 11

Terminal 21 Bangkok food

Just a few meters from Nana station is this excellent small hotel tucked away is a lane off Soi 11. If you use this link you will get a room for around B1100. One train stop from Terminal 21 or 15 minutes walk.

Terminal 21 Pattaya.

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Holiday Inn

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Fabulous views, excellent restaurants & a very good room rate if you book through THIS LINK.

The building in the middle is the Holiday Inn, on the left is the Amari Hotel which is another very good five star hotel. Use THIS LINK to book for a very good room rate.

Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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The best Pattaya budget hotel, 3 pools & opposite Central Marina shopping mall. For a great room rate just book through THIS LINK.

Sutus Court is a great budget hotel right i the heart of one of Pattaya’s main bar areas, just use THIS LINK for a terrific room rate. 420/100 Moo 9 Soi Buakhao.

Pattaya Hilton

Pattaya hotels, Hilton & Holiday Inn

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate. 

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Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

November 1, 2015 by David Herd

EmQuartier

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok opened in March 2015 & I’m blown away by the amazing food hall at this new shopping mall opposite the Emporium. I never thought I would say it but Bangkok now rivals Tokyo with the highest quality food presentation in the world.

Street Food Fair

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Everything I saw was simply top quality.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok food hall

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

There are dozens of restaurants, offices, event halls and a nice atrium garden featuring a waterfall. There’s direct access from Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain and walkway to the original Emporium mall across the road.

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Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

One of my favourite coffee chains, I often have breakfast at the Pattaya branch, a bacon & egg croissant & a medium latte.

Wonderful liquor store

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Way back in the 80s I owned a liquor in Sydney, it looked nothing like this. 🙂

Nice to see my favorite Australian wine here.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Sadly Penfold’s wine is far too expensive in Thailand.

Jones the grocer

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Quite a beautifully designed store.

Jones the grocer

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok

So many choices at EmQuartier and so little time.

Harrods at Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

No, we are not in London, we are in Bangkok.

Inside Harrods

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

The choices of restaurants and coffee shops is mind boggling.

Wine I love you

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

What a great name for a restaurant, as well as the indoor area there is a terrace that overlooks downtown Bangkok,  they offer Asian and Western choices for appetizers & mains, catering to a variety of tastes, all at very affordable prices.

I wanted to order the lamb shank but they were sold out, when I remarked “but it’s only 12.15,” the waitress informed me they only get 4 shanks each day and we have been opened since 10 am. When I think about it it probably ensures they always have fresh produce to serve.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

 Wine I love you at Amazing EmQuartier Bangkok is one of many restaurants with wonderful décor.

 Meerkats on guard

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Part of the nice garden area where people can relax and kids can play.

Did I mention the guard dog?

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

EmQuartier has its very own guard dog.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok

It really is a pleasure exploring this wonderful new mall.

Oysters at Crab and Claw, 7th Floor Helix Building.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

  Lobsters, New England Clam Chowder and a good selection of oysters (Kumamoto, Calm Cove, Royal, etc…) and fresh home-made pasta.  Lots of choices at this popular establishment. The lobster roll is Crab & Claw’s signature dish, however it will set you back around B1000.

They have recently opened at Siam Paragon as well.

Entrée at Crab and Claw

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

An interesting dish featuring a crab with little black hamburger rolls and a crab filling. Although it was a little light on the crab, tasty but I would not order again. A very good selection of (expensive) Oysters from all over the world, average price between B500 & B600 for 3.

For a very good budget hotel in Soi 11 Sukhumvit you can’t beat Citadines.

If you want to go upmarket try the Marriot on Sukhumvit, great rate using this link.

Fabulous supermarket

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Food is beautifully displayed in keeping with the entire complex.

Fresh fish

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Beautifully presented fresh produce.

Directory

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Lots of choices at Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall.

Dean & Deluca

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Another great looking establishment.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

 

Thanks for visiting my Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok photo blog, put it at the top of your bucket list.

Here is an even new mall, Siam Discovery.

Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall

Diagonally opposite MBK.


Good budget hotel on Sukhumvit  

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When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.

 

The best Bangkok budget hotel I have ever stayed in.

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Siam Center Bangkok food court

December 15, 2014 by David Herd

Siam Center Bangkok

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Siam Centre Bangkok food court offers a huge choice of restaurants in a nice air conditioned environment. Next door to Siam Paragon and opposite MBK, you can spend days eating and shopping here. The choice of restaurants in Bangkok is amazing, everything from spectacular rooftop venues to the best street food in the world.

Charcoal Grill

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Siam Center Bangkok was built in 1973 and was one of Bangkok’s first shopping malls. It has undergone renovation several times, including after a fire in 1995. In January 11, 2013, Siam Center established the new phase and re-branding itself as Siam Center The Ideaopolis.


 

 

Food Republic Siam Center Bangkok

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Siam Center Bangkok food court – or Food Republic, to use its proper name – is a welcome addition to Bangkok’s already plentiful supply. This stylish, gun-metal grey collection of food and beverage stalls has one of the best spreads of world cuisine of any in the capital and a modern décor that blurs the line between food court and restaurant. It’s cool, clean and bustling with a varied clientèle of locals and tourists.

So many attractive food options

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Like most of the Bangkok shopping malls the food choices are endless.

Siam Center Bangkok

Siam Center Bangkok food court

A side benefit apart from all the shops is being able to escape the Bangkok heat.

Hong Kong Roast

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Hong Kong Roast duck is one of my favourite meals, that’s the beauty of Bangkok every cuisine in the world is available. Earlier this year I visited seven super cities all famous for food and I can honestly say Bangkok is as good as any of them.

Mr Jones Orphanage

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Mr Jones Orphanage is a very unusual name for a restaurant, it gets good reviews on TripAdvisor.

  Siam Center Bangkok

Siam Center Bangkok food court

Siam Center Bangkok is right next door to the Siam Paragon.

Thanks for visiting my Siam Centre Bangkok photo blog.

When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.

Good location & price.

Exciting Asoke Sukhumvit Line Bangkok

The best Bangkok budget hotel I have ever stayed in.

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Pattaya Hilton

Pattaya hotels, Hilton & Holiday Inn

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate. 

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Talking about cities for great food, Hong Kong is on everyone’s list

 

Another one of my favourites is Brussels

 

Singapore is amazing for food

 

Lisbon! What a great city for fabulous food.

 

However my number one pick is certainly Tokyo.

 


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