Italian Cuisine at Bianca
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Bangkok has long been lauded as one of the most exciting cities for food in the world—and it just became even more thrilling.

The grand opening of EmSphere mall in December brought a wide variety of new restaurants and other food joints to the city, welcoming visitors from around the world with a diverse array of globally renowned eateries, ranging from tantalising street food to exquisite Michelin-starred dining experiences.

With its modern architecture and inviting ambience, EmSphere invites friends and families to come together, connect and indulge in an immersive lifestyle experience.

Here are six must-try eateries we recommend.

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1. Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

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Photo 1 of 3 Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar's "Bread Street Kitchen Burger"
Photo 2 of 3 Dry-aged Rib-Eye Steak at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Photo 3 of 3 Iberico Pork Chop at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

Straight from London to Bangkok, Gordon Ramsay’s group has opened its first all-day casual dining venue at EmSphere. Decorated in the industrial warehouse style typical of the original branch in London—think vintage furniture combined with modern urban decor and a chequerboard tiled floor—the dining area is luxurious, with leather banquette sofas and an open kitchen, where guests can experience the excitement and energy of the chefs’ cooking up close.

The menu includes British classics such as beef Wellington and fish and chips, plus international fare like lobster moilee and spicy tuna tartare, as well as Gordon’s favorite side dish, macaroni cheese.

Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Address: G Floor, EmSphere, 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, +66 63 268 9991 

2. Oh! My Godmother

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Photo 1 of 3 Food at Oh! My Godmother
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A brand-new restaurant from iBerry group, this casual eatery offers a different take on multinational cuisine. The menu at Oh! My Godmother is a fusion of Korean, Italian and French cuisine, conceived by Korean patisserie chef Narae Kim, the creator of the famous Godmother’s Chiffon cake in Ho Chi Minh City.

Also known as OMGM, it additionally offers many a variety of other cake options from Kim, as well as a savoury menu featuring comfort dishes such as pasta, pizza and sandwiches.

The iBerry group is one of the fastest-growing eatery operators in Thailand. Its latest success stories include the American diner Fran’s and the Vietnamese premium restaurant Ăn Cơm Ăn Cá.

Atchara Burarak, iBerry group founder, says “If Fran’s is my western son, OMGM would be my half-Korean half-Italian-French who I want to introduce to everyone and they will fall in love.”

Oh! My Godmother
Address: G Floor, EmSphere, 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, +66 66 125 6900

3. Bianca

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Photo 1 of 3 Italian Cuisine at Bianca
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Bianca offers Italian cuisine in a casual yet chic atmosphere. Every dish is homemade, from the pizza dough, which is fermented for 72 hours, to the selection of fresh pastas and the homemade dolci, or desserts.

And as if the thought of indulging in a selection of their more than 50 Italian cold cuts and cheeses, perfectly charred pizzas and sweet treats were not exciting enough, there is also a large open kitchen so you can watch the chefs at work.

Bianca
Address: GM Floor, EmSphere, 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, +66 65 242 4050

4. Rongklannuea

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Rongklannuea was a massive hit when it opened in Songwat in December 2022, with queues regularly reaching around the block. This latest branch of the street food cheap-eats concept at EmSphere, cannot promise shorter lines, but at least you will be in an air-conditioned space.

The signature dish, braised beef noodle with crispy patongo, Chinese-style wheat flour fried dough, is worth queuing for: the fragrant, melt-in-the-mouth is been simmered for over eight hours and falls off the bone. Other worthy mentions include beef tongue, beef belly, a new highlight of dried beef noodle with beef shank, and braised Kobe beef with rice, topped with the restaurant’s special secret sauce.

Rongklannuea
Address: G Floor, EmSphere, 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, +66 81 235 6198

5. Rintaro

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A Japanese gelato brand famous for its superb ingredients and seasonal flavors. Rintaro has created 300 flavours of gelato so far, offering unique combinations such as tomato white chocolate, Camembert mixed with nuts and Japanese black sugar caramel nuts. The Bangkok outlet will also offer an exclusive menu, showcasing flavors found only in Thailand, using locally-sourced ingredients such as mangosteen from Chantaburi, pineapples from Phuket and Chiang Rai-grown passionfruit.

Rintaro
Address: GM Floor, EmSphere, 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, +66 65 929 2253

6. Zaozen by zao

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If you think you have tasted all there is to taste in Thai Northeastern cuisine, think again. Zaozen offers a fresh perspective on northeastern, or ‘Isan’, Thai food culture with a concept menu that celebrates noodles and the classic papaya salad, somtum.

Several of the noodle dishes are exclusive to EmSphere, such as the Phimai stir-fried noodles from Nakhon Ratchasima province, one of the four major cities of Isan. The highlight is freshly pressed rice noodles with a variety of curry sauces. Also on the menu are salted grilled fish served with a special spicy dipping sauce and fermented fish, sourced directly from the region.

Zaozen by zao
Address: G Floor, EmSphere, 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, +664 764 4463

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