Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.
The Levant
Centara Grand at CentralWorld recently opened The Levant, a new Arabic dining concept on the 24th floor, drawing from the culinary traditions of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
Rooted in a culture of gathering, the experience reflects a style of dining where dishes are placed at the centre of the table and shared over conversation. The restaurant is certified to halal standards, ensuring that the menu aligns with traditional preparation methods. The menu follows the rhythm of Levantine cooking, beginning with mezze and moving through salads, charcoal-grilled selections and desserts. Familiar preparations sit alongside staples that define the region’s everyday table.
The meal opens with a range of mezze, including babaganoush and mouttabal, built around chargrilled aubergine, alongside hummus finished with olive oil and muhammara, made with roasted red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Warm selections such as kibbeh, sambousak and falafel offer contrast in texture, while warak enab, vine leaves filled with rice and herbs, reflects the slower, more traditional side of the cuisine.
Salads remain central to the table, with tabbouleh, fattoush and watercress with lemon dressing bringing freshness and balance. From there, the focus shifts to the grill, where meats and seafood are cooked over charcoal, a defining technique of the region. Dishes such as lamb kofta, shish taouk, shish kebab and lamb chops sit alongside grilled hammour (grouper) and giant prawns, each prepared with a restrained use of spice to highlight the ingredient itself.
For a more complete experience, the mixed grill brings together a selection of skewers and seafood, while plates such as chicken shawarma with rice and garlic sauce offer a familiar point of entry. The menu closes with desserts including kunafa, baklava and muhallabia, where rose, syrup and nuts define the final course. The kitchen is led by chef Muhannad Abdul Hadi Qasem, Arabic sous chef at Centara Grand at CentralWorld.
The drinks list follows a similar direction, with Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee served alongside teas such as karkade. House refreshments include limonana, a blend of fresh lime and mint, and a non-alcoholic piña colada, while fresh juices and smoothies keep the offering light. A small selection of non-alcoholic sparkling wines is also available.
Norimaki by Onitsuka Tiger
Onitsuka Tiger’s new store in Dusit Central Park is the world’s first and blends fashion with the enjoyment of food and beverages at "Norimaki by Onitsuka Tiger".
The fashion retail area, restaurant and café are connected within an open space while maintaining privacy through the use of wooden partitions made from yoshino hinoki (Japanese cypress), sourced from Nara prefecture and known for its premium quality. The sushi counter also uses the same material, inspired by the elegance of sushi counters in Ginza while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. The café counter reinterprets the gesture of a chef serving sushi piece by piece on a "tsukedai" (serving board), enhanced with traditional Urushi lacquer in black and vermilion tones.
At Norimaki by Onitsuka Tiger, authentic sushi is crafted by world-class Japanese chef Yuichi Arai, known for blending traditional techniques with his unique style. Chef Arai is also renowned for delivering intimate yet refined omakase experiences. His restaurant “Sushi Arai”, an Edomae-style omakase establishment, is ranked among the top five and is one of the most difficult reservations to secure in Tokyo’s Ginza district.
At Norimaki by Onitsuka Tiger, premium fresh tuna is imported directly from Japan, particularly “Yamayuki Maguro”, a top-grade bluefin tuna favoured by high-end omakase and Michelin-starred restaurants. Known among chefs as the “King Of Tuna”, it is rigorously selected and meticulously prepared, offering a rich, smooth, and elegantly balanced flavour.
A wide range of coffee, tea, and smoothies is available. Special attention is given to premium Japanese teas, alongside renowned Thai tea. A recommended signature drink is “Matcha Thai tea”, a unique fusion of Thai tea prepared using Japanese brewing techniques.
The fashion zone offers a wide range of the brand’s popular items, including apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories. Special collections such as Contemporary Collection, Heritage Collection, Denivita and collaborations with Astro Boy are also available, along with Thailand-exclusive products including shoes, T-shirts and hats.
Erawan Tea Room x Err Urban Rustic Thai By Bo.Lan
Until July 31, Erawan Tea Room at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok will collaborate with Err Urban Rustic Thai, a Bangkok-based concept restaurant by the chefs of Bo.lan.
On offer are tasting menus for lunch and dinner, which offer a selection of small bites that showcase the playful spirit of Err and the refined heritage of Erawan Tea Room. Enjoy Red curry pancakes with prawns, steamed minced pork with crab meat, and Thai cupcake filled with grilled panang chicken. The interesting twist is that the “cupcake” isn’t the usual dessert cupcake, but a crispy Thai pastry cup filled with fiery aromatic chicken curry, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavours.
The experience continues with Grilled Surin beef ribs in coconut curry, a dish from northeastern Surin, highly regarded for its deep-rooted cattle-rearing culture, the richness of locally raised beef, and the bold, smoky character of Surin-style grilling. Another standout dish is the Pandan chicken, deep-fried with precise heat control to ensure a tender, juicy finish. As the pandan leaves gently infuse the meat, the dish releases a distinctly fragrant aroma, creating a comforting expression of a beloved Thai classic.
Erawan Tea Room’s signature afternoon tea presents a special edition for the collaboration, featuring a curated selection of delicacies with layers of Thai character. Savoury highlights include Golden fritters with chicken turmeric, crispy vermicelli and mini ka-toy crab, complemented by distinctive sweet creations such as Sweet crepe with golden threads and Thai tea macaron with palm nectar agar agar. Enjoy award-winning teas, served hot or cold, including Ember White No. 6 blended white tea, Wang Put Tan’s Sweet Blossom and Hojicha Oolong.
At Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, a Tea Cocktail Dinner created by chef Bo and chef Fai in partnership with the Tea and Coffee Institute of Mae Fah Luang University aims at promoting local Thai tea and coffee. The dinner explores tea as both an ingredient and a pairing element, expressed through a series of dishes and tea-inspired cocktails. Available on June 26 at Erawan Tea Room.
Cocoa Xo
Cocoa Xo at Centara Grand at CentralWorld presents a refreshed edition of its signature Chocolate Buffet, now crafted with Callebaut chocolate. Perched on the 57th floor, the venue continues to bring together chocolate, cognac and city views in a setting that moves easily from early evening into the night.
Available at B930 net per person, the Chocolate Buffet offers 90 minutes of free-flow chocolate, with guests invited to explore the experience at their own pace, including access to the chocolate cave throughout the session. The selection spans pralines, ganache, cakes, and the signature Cognac-infused soft-serve, with each element built around the depth of flavour and balance.
The introduction of Callebaut marks a quiet shift in the programme. Founded in Belgium in 1911, the brand has built its reputation on producing fine couverture chocolate for chefs and artisans worldwide, working directly with cocoa farmers and overseeing the process from bean to finished chocolate.
Cocoa Xo remains Bangkok’s only rooftop chocolate and cognac bar, with a Cocoa Xo Pod offering an intimate indoor setting, while the open-air terrace looks out across the city skyline. At the Cognac Bar, Rémy Martin expressions are served neat or in cocktails, alongside a selection of cigars for those who wish to linger a little longer into the night.
MGallery Collection x chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij
The collaboration with chef Pam will come to life across 16 selected MGallery Collection properties globally.
Following a training and exchange session with chef Pam in Hong Kong in February 2026, six hotels in Asia will present a refined pairing of light bites and fresh cocktails, designed to be enjoyed in moments of connection. The hotels are: Hotel Naru Seoul Ambassador, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi,Avista Hideaway Patong Resort & Spa Phuket, Hotel Sosei Sapporo, Ming Hotel Nanjing and The Silveri Hotel Hong Kong.
“For me, flavour is a language shaped by contrast, memory and emotion. My cuisine is guided by the idea of five flavours and five emotions, striking a perfect balance of taste that evokes feeling and connection. With MGallery Collection, we wanted to let that language unfold beyond the plate and into the bar. These bites are not simply accompaniments; they are intentional compositions, designed to create dialogue between sip and taste. Together, we are celebrating a creativity that transcends borders, where global inspiration is expressed through the soul of each destination," says chef Pam.
Expect a Caviar-crowned tartare with the Prohibition Martini or a curated cocktail collection served alongside chef Pam’s five globally-inspired bites, creating a fully immersive gastronomic encounter. Other highlights include Tender temptation wings paired with The Botanist's Waltz, Sun-kissed crab with Midnight Fizz Society, Truffle shuffle polenta alongside the Cult of Verde and Squid’s midnight dip with the Archive of Tomorrow.
In Thailand and the Maldives, additional bites include Shrimp garden toast and Air and fire corn. In China and Hong Kong, guests can enjoy Fiery mantou and Soy-dipped purple fries. In Japan and South Korea, offerings include Tofu and apple eclipse and Sea breeze tartare. The classics of the Sunset Botanica and Tropic Mirage are paired with these local bites.
World Gourmet Festival
The World Gourmet Festival returns to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from Sept 29 to Oct 4, under the theme, “The World Of Flavours".
The festival will bring together a collective of internationally-acclaimed chefs, regional talents and leading local culinary figures. Complementing this global line-up, chefs from Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel will also be featured across select experiences, adding further depth to the programme. This year’s theme highlights the richness of world cuisine, offering guests the opportunity to explore distinctive flavours, techniques and cultural influences all in one destination.
The festival will feature an array of curated programmes of exclusive experiences, including: dining events, multi-chef collaborative tasting menus showcasing culinary artistry and innovation, interactive chef activations and live culinary showcases, curated afternoon tea experiences and a weekend brunch closing ceremony, panel discussions featuring industry leaders and gastronomic visionaries, bar events, collaborations and takeovers.
For the first time at the World Gourmet Festival, there will be a Young Chef’s Award, a new initiative dedicated to celebrating emerging local talent. The award will take the form of a competition, where young chefs will showcase their creativity, technique and culinary vision to a distinguished panel of local and international judges.
Ferrero Rocher
Ferrero Rocher has launched Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Bars, inspired by the iconic Ferrero Rocher specialities.
Made only with carefully selected ingredients: crunchy hazelnut pieces, delicious chocolate and exquisite creamy fillings. All combined in distinctive layers to take your taste buds for an indulgent journey. Available in two variants — Original Milk Chocolate Bar and Dark 70% Chocolate Bar with Hazelnut. Savour the luxurious velvety filling with crunchy hazelnut pieces, all enveloped in a 70% cocoa dark chocolate shell.
Centara Hotels & Resorts
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched its enhanced Centara Brand Experience, a curated collection of signature touchpoints designed to elevate the guest journey across its properties.
Rooted in the brand promise of “Delightful Pleasures”, the initiative brings together comfort, connection, and local discovery to create meaningful stays for every type of traveller. Centara Ayutthaya, the host venue for the official showcase, encapsulates this vision in action. It brings together thoughtful design, a strong sense of place and guest-focused experiences, making it a proud example of how the Centara Brand Experience is brought to life.
At the heart of the Centara Brand Experience is the concept of Reliable Comfort — a dependable, welcoming stay guests can trust wherever they travel. This is expressed through the Art of Sleep and Memory Maker experiences, designed to enhance rest, relaxation and emotional connection. Guests can enjoy personalised sleep rituals, including pillow scent selections, curated mindfulness playlists, soothing teas and guided relaxation techniques.
Beyond the room, Memory Maker introduces thoughtfully designed social and visual moments from scenic loungers and signature swings to curated spaces that encourage guests to pause, connect, and capture meaningful memories.
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Samui, an 88-pool villa beachfront property overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, announces the launch of “Banyan Tree Connections: A Private, Immersive Wellbeing Journey For Two”.
The programme invites guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves, with loved ones, and with the rhythms of nature through a curated series of movement, mindfulness and shared rituals guided by Banyan Group’s 8 Pillars of Wellbeing philosophy.
Connections guests will begin their journey at Banyan Tree Samui with a 30-minute wellbeing consultation, undertaken by one of our professionally trained associates, in order to lay out a health and fitness itinerary that caters to each person’s individual targets.
Among the selection of pursuits included in the Connections programme that a couple may benefit from are: a 60-minute session of Private Yoga Duo; Sound Healing Meditation; a one-time Herbal Massage Oil & Reflexology Workshop; two joint 60-minute spa treatments; kayaking; an introduction to Thai boxing; a private culinary workshop; and an intimate dinner for two served in style at our private beach.
The Oriental Wellness Club
The Oriental Wellness Club at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok introduces a limited-time "Summer Wellbeing Experience" available until June 30.
The experience reflects a balance of tradition, expertise and modern wellness practices. The day begins with a 15-minute personal wellness consultation, including a health assessment using the Technogym check-up system, providing insight into physical condition and areas for improvement.
Guests are then guided through a one-hour personal training session, designed to build strength, mobility, and endurance at a comfortable pace. Complementing the active element, the experience also includes 15 minutes in the Recovery Studio, where an infrared sauna and cold plunge work in contrast to support circulation, muscle recovery and overall vitality.
Throughout the day, guests enjoy complimentary access to the Club’s gym, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi, allowing time to unwind and move at their own rhythm.
Apple
Apple introduced a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities around the world during Pride Month and beyond.
The new Pride Edition Sport Loop, available to order, is woven from a rainbow of 11 colours of nylon yarns. The intricate weaving blends one colour into the next, creating depth and movement across the band. The resulting design is joyful and vibrant, showcasing a full spectrum of colours that reflect the unique identities that shape LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.
The new Pride Luminance watch face complements the band design with colours that refract dynamically to celebrate the vibrancy, spirit, and individuality of the LGBTQ+ community. The face is designed in two geometric patterns: radial, featuring rays of colour that align with the hour marks, and vertical, reflecting the colorful linear stripes of the weaving pattern. With this collection, users can customise the watch face with even more colour options to create a unique expression of themselves and their communities.
Matching wallpaper from the new Apple Watch Pride Collection is displayed on an 11-inch iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro. With this collection, Apple Watch users can customise the watch face and matching iPhone and iPad wallpaper with even more colour options to create a unique expression of themselves and their communities. The matching iPhone and iPad wallpaper features a complementary, joyful and dynamic design with similarly customisable colours.
Huawei
Huawei launched the Huawei MatePad Pro Max, Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series, Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition and other innovative products. With all-scenario technology, these devices serve as a genuine extension for global users to explore the world and express themselves.
The MatePad Pro Max combines refined design, a premium display, PC-level productivity and a full suite of creative tools. At 499g and a mere 4.7mm thick, even the exclusive PaperMatte Edition weighs just 509g, Huawei MatePad Pro Max is the thinnest and lightest tablet among the 13-inch+ tablet.
The fresh line-up of smart wearables like the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series retains its iconic square design and supports a wide range of competitive sports, including cycling, golf, trail running, and tennis. With advanced tracking, analysis, and guidance features, it caters to diverse needs, from daily fitness routines to competitive sport.
The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition is a professional running watch that embodies the look and feel of marathon racing. It features a new single running ability index (RAI) and a professional Training Camp Dashboard, giving runners deeper data insights to train smarter and race harder.
Huawei partnered with renowned jewellery designer Francesca Amfitheatrof to launch the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition. Inspired by the blooming beauty of spring, this design features 99 natural diamonds and diamond-cut sapphire glass, a wearable celebration of feminine strength and vitality.
Huawei has also unveiled new premium flagship kids watches: the Huawei Watch Kids X1 Series. Equipped with a front and rear high-definition camera setup, it features a 110° ultra-wide-angle front camera and a 1.82-inch Amoled screen, offering a larger display and broader field of view. The device also includes a detachable and rotatable device body and AR fun feature, enabling kids to capture every precious moment of their explorations.
The Huawei nova 15 Max is equipped with a 50MP RYYB Ultra Vision Camera, it delivers true-to-life colours even in low light or backlit conditions. The 8,500 mAh Super Battery powers all-day use, eliminating battery anxiety. The Extra-Durable Body is drop-resistant and is combined with a vivid OLED Screen and Symmetrical Stereo Dual Speakers.
