The amount of choice you have when it comes to places to dine in Bangkok can be overwhelming. Pratunam is home to plenty of its own restaurants, and especially notable are the ones serving Middle Eastern and African foods. Enjoy some top-quality cuisine while exploring the area.
The Platinum Food Center has more than two dozen food outlets offering many different cuisines from around the world. Asian cuisines including Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and Indian are the most commonly featured. You can also enjoy delicious desserts, especially fresh fruits. This food court is located on the sixth floor of Platinum Fashion Mall and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Henry J Beans is an American-style grill and bar that prominently features steaks and other popular grilled items. The atmosphere calls to mind American steak restaurants, complete with dark décor and TVs for watching sports matches. An additional attraction of this restaurant is its live music and cocktail bar. The live music typically begins at 9 p.m. and the restaurant itself is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Henry J Beans is situated in the basement of the Amari Watergate Hotel.
Baiyoke Floating Market Buffet is a fun way to explore Thai cuisine. Select your buffet items market-style. This is meant to mimic the markets that line the rivers and canals of the country. The Baiyoke Market is located on the 75th floor of the Sky Hotel, which is the tallest structure in Bangkok.
Thai and Western dishes abound at Once Upon a Time. Located in a fine old teak house, this venue is perfect for getting some great Thai dishes, especially chicken and rice or curry dishes. They also have their own unique dishes that you should try. Once Upon a Time is located at Soi Petchaburi 17 and is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Bangkok Sky Restaurant is a Baiyoke Sky Hotel venue that is located on the 76th and 78th floors of this famous tower. The cuisine here is excellent, and the seafood buffet is especially good, featuring fish and shellfish from all over the globe. The Sky Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for brunch and lunch, and again from 5:30 to 10:30 for dinner.
The very affordable food venues at Pantip Plaza Food Courts (of which there are nearly two dozen) offer all your favorite Thai dishes from soups to rice and chicken platters. There are also a few fast food restaurants on the ground floor. The food court is located on the third floor and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pantip Plaza IT Mall is located on Petchburi Road.
Affordable and well-established, Kai Ton Pratunam is famous for its chicken rice dish, aka khao man kai. This delicious dish is satisfying, delicious, healthy, and inexpensive. The best chicken is used along with fresh spices (including ginger pieces) and cucumbers. It is open from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Kai Ton Pratunam is part of Soi Petchaburi.