New restaurants, brunch spots, burger joints, and more!
By Ashima Sethi
New Restaurant
Currently in its soft opening, el Willy Kitchen (pictured above) is the brainchild of celebrated Chef Willy Trullàs Moreno who has launched restaurants all around the world, including Tomatito, which had branches in Saigon and Manila. el Willy Kitchen, now open in Sukhumvit Soi 51, is the chef’s first restaurant in Thailand. Known for including a lot of bold flavours in his cooking, the restaurant is touted as a ‘happy Spanish kitchen,’ where the chef will be taking elements of traditional Spanish cuisine and giving them a funky reimagining. He also hopes to elevate what we recognise as ‘tapas’ dining, giving small plates a fun twist. Currently, the restaurant is offering two chef’s menus served sharing style priced at THB 2,000++ and THB 3,000++ respectively.
Facebook: @elWillyKitchen
New Brunch
Capella Bangkok’s signature Thai restaurant, Phra Nakhon, have introduced a brand-new Sunday Seafood Lunch. Beyond the allure of being able to dine on the hotel’s spectacular waterfront with views of the glittering Chao Phraya, the lunch will feature live music; premium, fresh seafood platters encompassing lobster, prawns, king crab, oysters and more; barbecue seafood specialties such as Mok esan-pla and Ayutthaya goong pao; traditional Thai dishes cooked fresh to order from live stations including yums, wok grilled plates, and curries; a Hibachi grill and carving station for lovers of meat; and much more. An ideal place to catch up with loved ones and enjoy a leisurely Sunday, the brunch is priced at THB 3,531 net per adult and THB 1,170 net per child.
Facebook: @phranakhon.bangkok
New Delivery Service
Dumplings Bangkok offers an array of handcrafted dumplings inspired by international variations. Available in portions of eight, 16, and 24, their menu is divided into preferred fillings that range from pork and chicken-filled dumplings to potato and cottage cheese varieties. Now, I consider myself a dumpling enthusiast as I could eat them every single day of my life, but even then, some of the options on their menu have piqued my interest. These include their North Pole dumplings stuffed with meat, cinnamon, zucker, raisins, and apple sauce; Sweden dumplings stuffed with creamed gravy and cranberry jam; and Austrian dumplings served with a mixed mushroom cream jus. They even offer a Thai version, where dumplings are tossed in a krapao sauce!
Facebook: @DumplingsBangkok
New Burger Joint
Smizzle Burger, now open inside Bambini Villa are burger specialists serving crispy-edged smashed patties in between soft buns with an array of toppings. Some of their signatures include the Uncle Sam (THB 190/double pork patty; THB 220/double beef patty) that’s topped with double cheese, onions, dill pickles, and their unique Smizzle sauce; the Crusty blondy (THB 210 double pork patty; THB 240/double beef patty), which features smashed patties, crispy cheddar, sliced onion, dill pickles, and spicy Sriracha mayo to top it off ; and the Uptown funk (THB 210 double pork patty; THB 240/double beef patty), made with patties, cheese, caramelised onions, and truffle sauce. Pair your meal with one of their tempting sides, ice cream shakes, or desserts!
Facebook: @smizzleburger
