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 procuring, therapeutic massage (second day straight), one other cafe earlier than rounding up our night at Asiatique Riverfront Night time Market. There, we stumbled upon a very cool rooftop bar (High Knot) the place we caught a few fireworks. Our day ended at 1am at Jeh O Chula – a well-liked supper spot amongst Singaporeans in Bangkok…
Patom Natural Dwelling Bangkok – Saturday: 8:30am to 10am
We began the day with a stroll from our resort at Centara Watergate Pavilion in direction of Patom Natural Dwelling…
Alongside the best way, we noticed an indication that prohibits motorbikes and bicycles from crossing the bridge. That is sensible. However in case you look nearer, one of many icons is definitely a Tuk Tuk! Which means that individuals 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 Seize trip over because it was threatening to rain. The Seize trip was 116 baht (or ~$4.40SGD) and we reached Patom Natural at about 9am, simply earlier than its opening hours.
Since they had been but to open, we strolled round its grounds which had a couple of instagrammable decorations…
We additionally stumbled upon a “slumber get together” the place youngsters had been requested to reach in pyjamas and the subject to be mentioned was, you’ve guessed it – interval. The category was attended by youngsters of well-heeled American expats – getting a head begin in training that might in any other case would have been a sensitive topic in a big class settings.
Patom Natural Dwelling is huge on sustainability and the round economic system – that means, their method to producing meals, physique care and way of life merchandise are executed with a zero-waste philosophy in thoughts. In addition they assist native farmers by means of fair-pricing and sourcing extra advertising channels for his or her natural produce to be bought to the plenty. An important initiative to assist and begin the day with…
Inside Patom Natural Dwelling, 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 bit on the dear aspect. Pay attention to the Hashish drinks which can be out there right here and throughout Bangkok, Thailand as a result of decriminalisation as a Class 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 Natural Lime Chilly Brew Espresso (130 baht – $4.90) in addition to the Natural Chilly Brew Coconut Espresso (130 Baht – $4.90). Breakfast was the BBQ pork with rice at 120 baht ($4.50SGD). We significantly loved the Lime Chilly Brew Espresso. It was refreshing and packed a punch on the caffeine. The BBQ pork was additionally had a gentle BBQ texture. Served with an unknown fermented paste, it was fairly good. We completed the fermented paste ultimately…
After an natural enhance to begin the day, we continued our stroll to the following 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 title suggests, is a bakery that produces breakfast pastries within the fashion of Austria, Vienna. One of many distinctive promoting factors of a Viennoiserie is that it in contrast to a boulangerie that sells standard baked breads, Viennoiserie specialises in sweeter breads equivalent to croissants and brioche. The croissants at Tiengna Viennoiserie Bangkok are the highlights at this cafe…
To make an order, you’ll must method the counter and make funds earlier than the meals is dropped at your desk thereafter. It additionally permits you time to flick thru the fantastic choice of croissants and pastries out there that day…
The choice is somewhat in depth and the presentation of the croissants was excellent. First off, there have been one of many largest croissants we’ve seen. Secondly, the best way the croissants had been adorned made them appeared extra like artistic endeavors. They even had yummy/arty names like
– L’Amande
– Nutella Banana
– Yuzu
– A-la Framboise
– Pretzel
– Ache aux Raisins
– Croque Monsieur
– L’escargot Matcha
– Ispahan
We had been spoilt for selection. Ultimately, 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 degree and shortly our gadgets had been served…
To begin with, the three gadgets that we tried had been all DELICIOUS. Beginning 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 worth. Subsequent, the Yuzu Croissant. Initially, Tom thought that the topping on high could be it. It might be subsequent to unattainable to fill the insides – not particularly in case your croissant is that flaky! Nonetheless, Kate noticed that “Yuzu Cream” was written on the outline and after chopping the croissant in half, there it was. A wealthy, appetizing yuzu cream awaits.
By the best way, we’ve but to the touch on the croissant at Tiengna Viennoiserie. It’s most likely among the best croissants we’ve ever had. You can odor the buttery-ness earlier than you style it. The outside is so flaky and crisp that we discover ourselves scraping these bits after we had been executed with the croissant. How on this planet did they do that? Simply so good! 🤩
Subsequent, the Croissant Beef Nachos. Because the title 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 home made pickled jalapeno. Aside from Macho Nachos (Philadelphia), the rendition of Croissant Beef Nachos with its wealthy, contemporary, appetizing flavours – is available in a detailed second!
Total, we had been immensely happy with this discover. Should you’re within the neighborhood, do take a look at 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 City Retreat, we checked out Terminal 21, hoping to discover a couple’s T-shirt whereas we had 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 of entry cities internationally equivalent to San Francisco, London, Tokyo and Istanbul – simply by utilizing the escalator. Every degree has a singular decor that’s consultant of that metropolis. Our favorite, has obtained to be San Francisco the place you’ll be capable of see a mini Golden Gate Bridge hanging throughout the extent – definitely reminded us of our time at Golden Gate Bridge as nicely. Whereas we didn’t handle to discover a good couple shirt, we did get some telephone charging executed – because of the various charging stations throughout the assorted ranges of Terminal 21 mall. Quickly, it was time for our spa remedy at City Retreat…
City Retreat Bangkok – Saturday: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
As there was an ongoing promotion at City Retreat, we determined to splurge a 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 “Wholesome Pores and skin Package deal A“, it consists of
– 50 minutes Rose and Cocoa Berry Physique Scrub
– 60 minutes Candy Almond Oil Physique Therapeutic massage
An nearly 2 hours price of remedy at solely 1700 baht ($65SGD). The premise was clear and chic. This time, we had a pair’s room with 2 bathe amenities inside. This permits each company to bathe on the identical time and return for the therapeutic massage. It was our first time doing a scrub and we should say that it was enjoyable – particularly after 4 hours of strolling within the morning. The Thai-style oil therapeutic massage helped to loosen some knots and ended with the everyday Thai “bone cracking” the place the masseuse appeared to be very happy at any time when a cracking sound was heard. By the point the remedy ended, our hairs had been in a multitude however having drifted out and in of sleep for the previous 2 hours, we had been just about refreshed for our subsequent cease – Oktoberfest beers!
CRAFT Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok – Saturday: 2:30pm to 4pm
CRAFT at Sukhumvit 23 provides the most important choice of craft beers on faucet in Bangkok – rotating 40 beers on faucet and one other 20 bottled selection. It additionally provides nice bar grubs which makes it a well-liked hangout within the evenings…
Because 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 should 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 fashion, basil, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese…
Regardless of the value, we should say that we loved the pizza which was made contemporary off the oven. The beers additionally reminded us of our time at Oktoberfest. Atmosphere clever, 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 had been nonetheless a bit early for our go to to Asiatique Night time Market this night, we determined to hop on the Bangkok MRT to take a look at the Grand Palace…
By the point we obtained there this night, there weren’t many vacationers round. Solely a pair who had 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 Protection in addition to different Thai ministries such because the Royal Thai Survey Division, Ministry of Inside and the Supreme Courtroom. Whereas enroute to our subsequent vacation spot, we additionally noticed many retailers promoting army equipment (assume Seashore Highway) in addition to retailers promoting buddha statues. We did a bit prayer stroll enroute and headed to our subsequent cafe – Gingerbread Home Bangkok!
The stroll from Grand Palace to Gingerbread Home was solely about quarter-hour. Was nice that we had been in a position to go to Gingerbread home as we missed it the day earlier than as a consequence of our tight schedule…
Gingerbread Home is definitely a conserved constructing and is over 105 years at this time. Inbuilt 1913, it was house to a Brahmin household (Khan) who took on the title 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 Home is at this time a restaurant with many instagrammable spots inside…
There’s a means of how you’ll be allotted seats at Gingerbread Home. You’ll first look by means of the menu at degree 1 and based mostly on the value of things that you’ve ordered, you’ll be allotted seats accordingly. This time, our whole got here as much as 400 baht ($15SGD) and we had been allotted the seats on the balcony that neglected the streets…
Whereas the chocolate matcha cake was actually fairly meh, the drinks weren’t too unhealthy. The Thai tea latte specifically, had an overload on pearls. That stored us full for the remaining night as nicely. Because 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 Home? In all probability not. However for a one-time go to to a restaurant located inside a conserved home, it was nonetheless price it.
From Gingerbread Home to Asiatique Night time Market, we took a Seize trip 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 Firm. Dealing with the Chao Phraya River, it has many eating choices in addition to some procuring choices (post-COVID) together with the iconic ferris wheel and Sirimahannop Tall Ship – which is at this time a heritage bar and restaurant. From what we’ve learn, it appears to be an incredible venue for views over the Chao Phraya in addition to the thriller rum bar aboard.
In addition to the ferris wheel, there are additionally rides for the children in addition to scare homes for many who get pleasure from being spooked. Eating choices are aplenty with a number of providing dwell music. We needed to go to a restaurant with dwell music however seats had been restricted. We then sat at close to the clock tower the place we witnessed the fireworks that night. Surprise if it was weekly weekend factor?
After visiting each Asiatique and Jodd Festivals, we predict we choose the vibes of Jodd Festivals – catering for the grownup clientele. However Asiatique appears to cater extra for households with seated eating places and amusement rides.
We then had a bit KFC earlier than googling for rooftop bars – the place we stumbled upon High Knot Rooftop Bar and Restaurant…
As we had been fairly bored by 8-ish this night, we googled for any close by rooftop bars and located High Knot. Apparently, it’s a rooftop bar of Lodge As soon as Bangkok – which Kate remarked that it’s actually not title for a resort. 😅
We had 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 had been additionally fairly scrumptious as nicely…
We completely loved the vibes at High Knot. The fairy lights made the ambiance 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. One other advisable venue in case 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 instantaneous noodles! One of many methods to scale back the ready time could be to buy prematurely through Klook. In any other case, throughout peak hours the wait would take as much as 2 hours. Mockingly, the restaurant is largely visited by vacationers. We requested the Seize driver and he talked about that locals seldom come right here.
Nonetheless, 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 (take a look at the slices of lime) and never that spicy. Plus, the crab had been de-shelled which made it very easy to nibble the meat off the legs. Though it has turn out to be a bit bit dear, we’d seemingly go to once more and be completely satisfied to slurp up the Tom Yum-infused al dente MAMA noodles anytime!
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We hope you could have loved day 2 of our 48 hours travels in Bangkok. Keep tuned as we full our previous few hours on day 3 of our Bangkok journey – doing what Singaporeans do finest, procuring!
