Brunch In Bangkok

ASOKE & SUKHUMVIT BRUNCHES

Fresh Beer Pancake With Real Fruits

"Mai Mee Liao Ka!" or "No More Breakfast Already" uttered in Thai language by pretty hotel cafe hostesses is what I dread to hear the most whenever we stay at a local hotel - when our mini condo in Bangkok is occupied.  We are not really early birds, and especially not so when we are travelling - resulting in us missing our breakfast at the hotel more often than not. I know most Singaporean and Malaysian tourists religiously wake up for their breakfast buffet, but sadly not us. 

This is because during the day, we pack in so many activities from scouring for car parts, accessories and home decor items to dress up our village home, to following the girls in their power shopping spree and beauty treatments - that by night, we are exhausted to the nth degree.  You see, as parents-on-a-budget, we have always delayed our girls' expenditure on clothes and skin care - especially when they are raring to buy them at mall prices in Singapore and Malaysia.  So we  tell them that they can always buy in Bangkok on our next trip, which we make almost 5 times a year.  And so once the girls descend on Bangkok, it is an all-hell-break-loose scenario when it comes to shopping, and we have no excuse to stop them.

So that explains why we sleep in even later in Bangkok, which indubitably presents another problem - " NO BREAKFAST KA!" or " No More Liao Ka!"  Arrrrgh..... and breakfast is sacrosanct in our house, so over the years, just like we found our top 3 go-to brunch cafes in Johor Bahru, we have also found their Bangkok equivalent which I will share here:


Waffle To Chu On

Chu's Cafe

This brunch hangout has to be by far one of our top favorite hangout cafes.  I had in a separate post mentioned about our penchant for the Asoke & Sukhumvit precinct in Bangkok in part due to it having the Sky Train and Underground trains interchange.  Well Chu Cafe is the other part of the reason why we stay around there because their brunch never fails to nourish my tired soul and keeps me going for the rest of the day - just with a great cuppa and fresh bread, along with menu items that fit every member of the family's fancy.

Bangkokians & Tourists Go Back To Chu Frequently 

Poached Eggs On Smoked Salmon...Marshy Coffee...Heaven!

The staff there are sprightly which helps add to Chu's salient point in attracting repeat visits from tourists like me and Bangkokians who work around Sukhumvit Asoke vicinity.  The prices are comparable to the other 2 cafes featured below, and certainly lower than the pricey ones which we tried at Siam Paragon.

In fact, for a family of four, our bill usually averages out to be about B400 give or take per person at these three cafes.

Al Fresco Brunch With Family & Friends

Chez Charlie "French" Cafe

Our girls call Chez Charlie the "French Cafe" probably it reminded them of the little street cafes when we visited France.  We discovered this cafe when we stayed at Sacha's Uno several trips ago, and had since make it a must visit brunch destination each time we are in Bangkok's Asoke or Sukhumvit vicinity.

As soon as you enter, the aroma of fresh baked bread and pastry whets your ready appetite.  I have never tasted croissant so crusty on the outside and yet fluffy within.  Being freshly baked just before serving is probably the main reason why, but it is also the very fresh fragrant taste that keeps me returning.


You Will Not Find Bread/Croissant Fresher Than At Chez

Savory Crepes Galore

For those into savory crepes like my partner, they would be spoilt for choice at the myriad fillings in this creperies and bistro.  Bon Apetit!

Black Box

The Black Box Cafe & Bar is situated just by the Ploenchit BTS train station on the side of Mahatun Plaza.  You cannot miss its all black facade besides another Thai porcelain boutique.  The cafe had a loft for those who prefer to dine in a more private environs.

We prefer the chatter of the Thai office executives and the hustle and bustle of activities on the ground floor kitchen and bar.

Brunching With The Well Heeled Office Crowd

Brunchy Meal With Crunchy Salads

The servings are just right for an individual's consumption, so we always treat ourselves to complements like its fruity pancakes.  The bonus for us is the generous side salad each plate comes with, as when you are travelling we tend to forget to eat our greens.

Poached To Perfection

As in the other cafes here, the staff are all conversant in English and friendly enough to make us feel so much at home that we usually stick around after brunch for drinks...until the sun is less blazing before we head out on the streets of Bangkok again.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Black Box Cafe & Bar

888/8-9 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan District, Bangkok, 10330, THAILAND
Next To: Mahatun Plaza Building
BTS Station: Ploenchit Exit 2 & 4

Chu Chocolate Bar & Cafe

 2nd Floor Exchange Tower (Asoke Intersection), Bangkok, Thailand 10110

A Bridge Across From: Terminal 21 or S Sukhumvit Suite

BTS Station: Asoke

MRT Station: Sukhumvit

Chez Charlie Creperies & Bistro

19-19/1-3 Sukhumvit Soi 19 (Wattana), Bangkok, Thailand 10110

Front Of: The Key Hotel

BTS Station: Asoke

MRT Station: Sukhumvit