Day 2 of our 48 hours in Bangkok travels was probably the most hectic day but. We wakened early and began the day with cafe hopping, savouring some nice tasting natural coffees and out-of-this-world croissants. This was adopted by some purchasing, therapeutic massage (second day straight), one other cafe earlier than rounding up our night at Asiatique Riverfront Night Market. There, we stumbled upon a very cool rooftop bar (Top Knot) the place we caught a few fireworks. Our day ended at 1am at Jeh O Chula – a preferred supper spot amongst Singaporeans in Bangkok…
Patom Organic Living Bangkok – Saturday: 8:30am to 10am
We began the day with a stroll from our lodge at Centara Watergate Pavilion in direction of Patom Organic Living…
Along the best way, we noticed an indication that prohibits motorbikes and bicycles from crossing the bridge. That is smart. But in the event you look nearer, one of many icons is definitely a Tuk Tuk! This implies that folks do try to cross the bridge hauling a Tuk Tuk alongside? ????
After about half-hour’ stroll, although it was a reasonably good stroll with well-paved paths, we determined to take a Grab journey over because it was threatening to rain. The Grab journey was 116 baht (or ~$4.40SGD) and we reached Patom Organic at about 9am, simply earlier than its opening hours.
Since they have been but to open, we strolled round its grounds which had a couple of instagrammable decorations…
We additionally stumbled upon a “slumber party” the place children have been requested to reach in pyjamas and the subject to be mentioned was, you’ve guessed it – interval. The class was attended by children of well-heeled American expats – getting a head begin in schooling that might in any other case would have been a sensitive topic in a big class settings.
Patom Organic Living is massive on sustainability and the round financial system – which means, their strategy to producing meals, physique care and life-style merchandise are completed with a zero-waste philosophy in thoughts. They additionally help native farmers by means of fair-pricing and sourcing extra advertising channels for his or her natural produce to be bought to the plenty. A terrific initiative to help and begin the day with…
Inside Patom Organic Living, there’s a bit that sells merchandise that vary from meals, snacks, drinks to physique care merchandise and even home goods and garments. There’s additionally a choice of craft beers bought right here – albeit a little bit on the dear aspect. Be conscious of the Cannabis drinks which can be out there right here and throughout Bangkok, Thailand because of the decriminalisation as a Category 5 drug in June, 2022.
After shopping by means of the menu and the choice of tingkats on the meals part, we settled on the Organic Lime Cold Brew Coffee (130 baht – $4.90) in addition to the Organic Cold Brew Coconut Coffee (130 Baht – $4.90). Breakfast was the BBQ pork with rice at 120 baht ($4.50SGD). We significantly loved the Lime Cold Brew Coffee. It was refreshing and packed a punch on the caffeine. The BBQ pork was additionally had a light BBQ texture. Served with an unknown fermented paste, it was fairly good. We completed the fermented paste ultimately…
After an natural increase to begin the day, we continued our stroll to the subsequent cafe – Tiengna Viennoiserie Bakery…
Tiengna Viennoiserie Bangkok – Saturday: 10am to 11am
The stroll took about 13 minutes and earlier than lengthy, we arrived at Tiegna Viennoiserie…
Viennoiserie because the identify suggests, is a bakery that produces breakfast pastries within the type of Austria, Vienna. One of the distinctive promoting factors of a Viennoiserie is that it not like a boulangerie that sells typical baked breads, Viennoiserie specialises in sweeter breads similar to croissants and brioche. The croissants at Tiengna Viennoiserie Bangkok are the highlights at this cafe…
To make an order, you’ll must strategy the counter and make funds earlier than the meals is delivered to your desk thereafter. It additionally permits you time to flick thru the great choice of croissants and pastries out there that day…
The choice is fairly intensive and the presentation of the croissants was very good. First off, there have been one of many largest croissants we’ve seen. Secondly, the best way the croissants have been adorned made them regarded extra like artworks. They even had yummy/arty names like
– L’Amande
– Nutella Banana
– Yuzu
– A-la Framboise
– Pretzel
– Pain aux Raisins
– Croque Monsieur
– L’escargot Matcha
– Ispahan
We have been spoilt for selection. Eventually, we settled on the Yuzu Croissant (150 baht – $5.65SGD), Croissant Beef Nachos (240 Baht – $9SGD) and the Flat White (110 Baht – $4SGD).
We took a seat a the 2nd stage and shortly our objects have been served…
First of all, the three objects that we tried have been all DELICIOUS. Starting with the Flat White, it was served with a pleasant little latte artwork on the highest and it tasted wealthy, fragrant and clean. Reminded us of the great-tasting Flat Whites that we’d get in Australia, albeit at a a lot increased value. Next, the Yuzu Croissant. Initially, Tom thought that the topping on high could be it. It could be subsequent to unimaginable to fill the insides – not particularly in case your croissant is that flaky! However, Kate noticed that “Yuzu Cream” was written on the outline and after slicing the croissant in half, there it was. A wealthy, appetizing yuzu cream awaits.
By the best way, we’ve got but to the touch on the croissant at Tiengna Viennoiserie. It might be top-of-the-line croissants we’ve ever had. You might odor the buttery-ness earlier than you style it. The exterior is so flaky and crisp that we discover ourselves scraping these bits after we have been completed with the croissant. How on the earth did they do that? Just so good! ????
Next, the Croissant Beef Nachos. As the identify suggests, it’s a beef nachos simply that the nachos has been changed with a croissant that has been toasted with Rosemary oil to make it additional crisp and flavourful. The dish makes use of Australian Angus Beef together with bitter cream, guacamole, tomato salsa and do-it-yourself pickled jalapeno. Other than Macho Nachos (Philadelphia), the rendition of Croissant Beef Nachos with its wealthy, recent, appetizing flavours – is available in an in depth second!
Overall, we have been immensely glad with this discover. If you’re within the neighborhood, do try Tiengna Viennoiserie as nicely!
Terminal 21 Bangkok – Saturday: 11am to 12:30pm
After a satisfying meal at Tiengna Viennoiserie, we took a 20 minutes stroll to Terminal 21…
As we nonetheless had time earlier than our 2 hours therapeutic massage remedy at Urban Retreat, we checked out Terminal 21, hoping to discover a couple’s T-shirt whereas we have been right here.
Terminal 21 is a enjoyable vacation spot to hang around due to the idea right here. Terminal 21 is akin to an airport terminal the place you’ll be capable to entry cities the world over similar to San Francisco, London, Tokyo and Istanbul – simply through the use of the escalator. Each stage has a novel decor that’s consultant of that metropolis. Our favorite, has bought to be San Francisco the place you’ll be capable to see a mini Golden Gate Bridge hanging throughout the extent – actually reminded us of our time at Golden Gate Bridge as nicely. While we didn’t handle to discover a good couple shirt, we did get some telephone charging completed – due to the numerous charging stations throughout the varied ranges of Terminal 21 mall. Soon, it was time for our spa remedy at Urban Retreat…
Urban Retreat Bangkok – Saturday: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
As there was an ongoing promotion at Urban Retreat, we determined to splurge a little bit and went with the two hours spa remedy that consisted of a full physique scrub (50 minutes) adopted by an hour of rejuvenating therapeutic massage. Named “Healthy Skin Package A“, it contains
– 50 minutes Rose and Cocoa Berry Body Scrub
– 60 minutes Sweet Almond Oil Body Massage
An nearly 2 hours value of remedy at solely 1700 baht ($65SGD). The premise was clear and stylish. This time, we had a pair’s room with 2 bathe amenities inside. This permits each company to bathe on the similar time and return for the therapeutic massage. It was our first time doing a scrub and we should say that it was stress-free – particularly after 4 hours of strolling within the morning. The Thai-style oil therapeutic massage helped to loosen some knots and ended with the standard Thai “bone cracking” the place the masseuse appeared to be very glad every time a cracking sound was heard. By the time the remedy ended, our hairs have been in a multitude however having drifted out and in of sleep for the previous 2 hours, we have been just about refreshed for our subsequent cease – Oktoberfest beers!
CRAFT Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok – Saturday: 2:30pm to 4pm
CRAFT at Sukhumvit 23 affords the biggest choice of craft beers on faucet in Bangkok – rotating 40 beers on faucet and one other 20 bottled selection. It additionally affords nice bar grubs which makes it a preferred hangout within the evenings…
As it was the Oktoberfest season, the ornament had mini flags strewn with conventional Bavarian colors of cobalt blue and white. The beers on faucet that day was equally spectacular as nicely…
This time, we had the Oktoberfest Weissbier (360++ baht – $14.50SGD) and the Fullmoon IPA (290++ baht – $11.50SGD). We should say that the beers are usually not precisely low-cost and is due to this fact extra of a hangout for expats and vacationers. We additionally ordered the Krapow Gai Pizza (350++ baht – $14SGD) which has minced hen thai type, basil, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese…
Despite the value, we should say that we loved the pizza which was made recent off the oven. The beers additionally reminded us of our time at Oktoberfest. Ambience smart, it had a chillax/informal vibe and we loved the truth that we might additionally see on a regular basis Thai plying their commerce on the espresso joint simply subsequent door. The proprietor was most likely stir frying a kway teow on excessive warmth. We additionally noticed the standard mess {of electrical} wires – one thing that we’d not normally see in Singapore…
As we have been nonetheless a little bit early for our go to to Asiatique Night Market this night, we determined to hop on the Bangkok MRT to take a look at the Grand Palace…
By the time we bought there this night, there weren’t many vacationers round. Only a pair who have been making an attempt to take a wefie on the entrance of the Grand Palace. There have been additionally guards throughout the highway because it was the Ministry of Defense in addition to different Thai ministries such because the Royal Thai Survey Department, Ministry of Interior and the Supreme Court. While enroute to our subsequent vacation spot, we additionally noticed many retailers promoting navy equipment (suppose Beach Road) in addition to retailers promoting buddha statues. We did a little bit prayer stroll enroute and headed to our subsequent cafe – Gingerbread House Bangkok!
The stroll from Grand Palace to Gingerbread House was solely about quarter-hour. Was nice that we have been in a position to go to Gingerbread home as we missed it the day earlier than on account of our tight schedule…
Gingerbread House is definitely a conserved constructing and is over 105 years right now. Built in 1913, it was house to a Brahmin household (Khan) who took on the identify Am Daeng Nai. Above each window and door, you’ll see a round sample carved on wooden that claims “Khan”. Having been restored his descendants, Gingerbread House is right now a restaurant with many instagrammable spots inside…
There is a strategy of how you may be allotted seats at Gingerbread House. You will first look by means of the menu at stage 1 and primarily based on the value of things that you’ve got ordered, you’ll be allotted seats accordingly. This time, our whole got here as much as 400 baht ($15SGD) and we have been allotted the seats on the balcony that neglected the streets…
While the chocolate matcha cake was actually fairly meh, the drinks weren’t too dangerous. The Thai tea latte particularly, had an overload on pearls. That stored us full for the remaining night as nicely. As it was a pleasant cool night, the seats on the balcony had a reasonably good really feel to it as you watch the locals going about their night routine because the day begins to finish. Would we return to Gingerbread House? Probably not. But for a one-time go to to a restaurant located inside a conserved home, it was nonetheless value it.
From Gingerbread House to Asiatique Night Market, we took a Grab journey which prices 192 baht (or $7.2SGD)…
Asiatique Riverfront is an evening market/open-air mall that occupies the previous docks of the East Asiatic Company. Facing the Chao Phraya River, it has many eating choices in addition to some purchasing choices (post-COVID) together with the iconic ferris wheel and Sirimahannop Tall Ship – which is right now a heritage bar and restaurant. From what we’ve learn, it appears to be a terrific venue for views over the Chao Phraya in addition to the thriller rum bar aboard.
Besides the ferris wheel, there are additionally rides for the children in addition to scare homes for individuals who take pleasure in being spooked. Dining choices are aplenty with a number of providing reside music. We wished to go to a restaurant with reside music however seats have been restricted. We then sat at close to the clock tower the place we witnessed the fireworks that night. Wonder if it was weekly weekend factor?
After visiting each Asiatique and Jodd Fairs, we expect we choose the vibes of Jodd Fairs – catering for the grownup clientele. On the opposite hand Asiatique appears to cater extra for households with seated eating places and amusement rides.
We then had a little bit KFC earlier than googling for rooftop bars – the place we stumbled upon Top Knot Rooftop Bar and Restaurant…
As we have been fairly bored by 8-ish this night, we googled for any close by rooftop bars and located Top Knot. Apparently, it’s a rooftop bar of Hotel Once Bangkok – which Kate remarked that it’s actually not a very good identify for a lodge. ????
We have been very grateful to have discovered this place because it overlooks Chao Phraya river, has fairly good lounge music and even provided us views of fireworks this night. The cocktails have been additionally fairly scrumptious as nicely…
We completely loved the vibes at Top Knot. The fairy lights made the environment that rather more magical. With yummy cocktails (which at $10SGD a glass was nonetheless affordable), the conversations flowed and we had a reasonably good night speaking and simply catching up with one another right here. Another advisable venue in the event you’re within the neighborhood of Asiatique.
To spherical up the night, we headed to Jeh O Chula (128 baht – $4.80SGD through GRAB), a joint that’s well-known for Tom Yum pots with a great deal of elements and MAMA on the spot noodles! One of the methods to scale back the ready time could be to buy prematurely through Klook. Otherwise, throughout peak hours the wait would take as much as 2 hours. Ironically, the restaurant is principally visited by vacationers. We requested the Grab driver and he talked about that locals seldom come right here.
However, by way of style and elements, the Tom Yum at Jeh O Chula is REALLY good. There are prawns, crabs, octopus, meatballs, eggs and tonnes of MAMA noodles. The Tom Yum was refreshing (try the slices of lime) and never that spicy. Plus, the crab have been de-shelled which made it very easy to nibble the meat off the legs. Although it has develop into a little bit bit dear, we’d probably go to once more and be joyful to slurp up the Tom Yum-infused al dente MAMA noodles anytime!
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