Weekday Buffet Lunch recommendations?
Nov 13, 2022, 12:08 am
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Weekday Buffet Lunch recommendations?
Which buffet lunch place would you recommend on a weekday, if our priorities are seafood and/or Thai cuisine? Am currently staying at the Grand Hyatt Erawan so the less we have to commute during the APEC jamboree, the better. Thanks
Nov 13, 2022, 6:28 am
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It does not have to be a Buffet, but I asked for one because they usually provide a variety of choices for a fixed price and if one does not like a dish (or two), there are always other options. But no, any place with good food and reasonable prices would be very welcome. Since you are a local, your comments would be appreciated. Thanks
Nov 13, 2022, 6:43 am
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The Renaissance is my go-to buffet. Not sure what the schedule is cuz I haven't been since June. Def worth a look!
The Okura Prestige used to do lunch buffets and my SO had a great experience there. She's quite the connoisseur, so it should rate well.
The Okura Prestige used to do lunch buffets and my SO had a great experience there. She's quite the connoisseur, so it should rate well.
Nov 13, 2022, 7:06 am
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Arun and Paste are two Thai restaurants within walking distance from Grand Hyatt
Siam Kempinski and Waldorf Astoria, two hotels nearby have good Thai restaurants
Saneh Jaan is another one not so far away
you have to check with them and make reservations as I have seen a lot of restaurants announcing closing down for the entire week in that area
Siam Kempinski and Waldorf Astoria, two hotels nearby have good Thai restaurants
Saneh Jaan is another one not so far away
you have to check with them and make reservations as I have seen a lot of restaurants announcing closing down for the entire week in that area
Nov 13, 2022, 7:50 am
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For traditional Thai, albeit a bit high-end, I would suggest Benjarong at Baan Dusit Thani on Sala Daeng. It took a dive on quality at some point but last time I went it was back up.
Nov 13, 2022, 2:42 pm
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From Hyatt Erawan, it's a quick walk to Central Plaza. There are LOTS of great lunch options there - with many cuisines. Many restaurants have diverse menus with lots of small plate type choices.
In particular I would recommend:
Kum Poon - 7th Floor floor, near the gourmet grocery store
Traditional Issan (up country) Thai fare
KubKao’ KubPla - on level 3 (I believe) along the 'front entrance' side of the building
also Issan
along the same side as KubKao KubPla are several very good Japanese places with excellent seafood options.
You could also do a Chinese hotpot where you order from a large selection of protein
and veggie items to cook at the table. On of the most famous is Haidilao - which has a location there there on Central World Level 7.
Note that it can be a very long wait on weekends.
In particular I would recommend:
Kum Poon - 7th Floor floor, near the gourmet grocery store
Traditional Issan (up country) Thai fare
KubKao’ KubPla - on level 3 (I believe) along the 'front entrance' side of the building
also Issan
along the same side as KubKao KubPla are several very good Japanese places with excellent seafood options.
You could also do a Chinese hotpot where you order from a large selection of protein
and veggie items to cook at the table. On of the most famous is Haidilao - which has a location there there on Central World Level 7.
Note that it can be a very long wait on weekends.
Nov 15, 2022, 10:57 pm
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by the way, Grand Hyatt is one of the 18 hotels, where head of states and officials will stay during APEC....so beware about restrictions to access or leave the hotel or areas prohibited to enter