Table talk in Bangkok (September 18-24)

Thai tea, long a national icon, is now winning fans worldwide. Few names are more closely tied to it than ChaTraMue, the family brand that grew from a small shop into Thailand’s best-known name in tea. For decades, its orange-hued brew has been poured over ice at street stalls, served in frosted cups, and bottled for tea lovers abroad. From September 19-21, the brand celebrates its 80th birthday. The Eden Zone at CentralWorld will transform into a mini world of tea. An exhibition will trace ChaTraMue’s eight decades, from its beginnings in 1945 to its present push onto the global stage. Alongside the nostalgia are modern touches, with a line-up of festival-only drinks and desserts that reinterpret Thai tea for today’s tastes. A big draw is the set of collaborations with local dessert makers each invited to create their own twist on the drink. 

September 19-21. Eden Zone, CentralWorld, 10.30am-10pm. 

There are steaks and then there are steaks that carry a story. Sovereign Australian lamb is one of them, raised in Victoria’s pastures, lauded with a Gold Award at this year’s Royal Queensland Awards and now making its way to Bangkok. For 10 days only, Goji Kitchen + Bar at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park will serve it across the buffet line, with guest chef Alexander Major from Sydney’s Palazzo Salato on hand. On the Parilla Grill, lamb cutlets, T-bones and rump steaks are charred to smoky perfection, while Thai-style shoulders, livers and kidneys lean into bolder flavours. At a dedicated live station, Chef Alexander turns to Italy for inspiration. Goji being Goji, the lamb sits alongside its usual excess: mountains of seafood on ice, sushi and sashimi, cheeses, cold cuts and desserts worth lingering over. 

September 19-28. Starts at B1,899. Reserve via 02-059-5999 or [email protected]. Goji Kitchen + Bar.

Dining while watching the sun set over the Chao Phraya River is already a draw at Siam Yacht Club at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Bangkok. But now, the experience goes even further with the River of Kings Koriyama Experience, a limited-time culinary celebration. From now until November, the menu spotlights premium Wagyu beef from Koriyama, Japan, prepared with refined French-Japanese fusion techniques. Renowned for its delicate marbling, rich flavour and sustainable sourcing, the beef takes centre-stage in four creations. Highlights include Koriyama cold roasted beef (starting at B998), served with sake, mirin, soy sauce, dashi, ginger, Szechuan chili, white onion and daikon, and Koriyama spice-grilled Wagyu beef (starting at B2,298), paired with macerated Japanese cucumber, vanilla-beef jus, charcoal oil and butternut puree. Savour the sunset, indulge in Wagyu and let the river set the scene for a night of culinary delight. 

Until November 30. Stats at B998. Reserve via LINE ID:@siamyachtclub or 02-266-0123. Siam Yacht Club, Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Bangkok, 5pm-10.30pm. 

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok has reimagined two of its signature restaurants, Tsu Japanese Restaurant and Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse, with a fresh new look. The redesign draws inspiration from Japanese tradition and coastal life, with concepts rooted in the very names of the restaurants: Tsu, meaning ‘harbour’ or ‘pier’ and Nami, meaning ‘wave’. Together, they symbolise Tsunami, a sweeping wave that unites harbour and sea into one cohesive narrative of Japanese coastal living. Guests will now discover thoughtful design details throughout, from subtle metallic accents and a striking gold-lacquered bonsai sculpture to fabric installations and ambient lighting that shifts into calming sea-blue tones. The result is a serene yet contemporary dining atmosphere that celebrates both the dynamism and tranquillity of the sea.

4 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei. 02-656-7700

Rooftops are usually all about soaking in sweeping city views while sipping cocktails, but Centara Grand at CentralWorld is shaking things up with COCOA XO on the 57th floor by turning a night out into a full-on chocolate-and-cognac adventure. The highlight is the COCOA XO Pod, where master chocolatiers from Cacao Barry whip up 49 handcrafted treats – silky ganaches, delicate pralines, decadent cakes and even Cognac-infused soft serve.

For drinks, the Cognac Bar offers Remy Martin cocktails paired with the sweet creations, bringing out all the flavours in each bite. It’s indulgent, playful and a dessert lover’s dream come true.

57/F Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999, 99 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan. 02-100-6255. Open daily 4pm-1am.