The vast array of appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts which comprise Thai cuisine is perhaps more vast and varied than any other cultural menu on Earth. There are so many good things to eat that the Thais themselves typically eat in a more “family style” manner than we typically do in the west. They tend to order or serve multiple items which everyone then shares, rather than each individual getting their own entree. A good alternative to this is eating at a buffet, and Bangkok is loaded with good ones.
What are the best buffets to try during your stay in Bangkok? If you aren’t concerned with the price, you’ll be blown away by these buffets:
- Colonnade at The Sukhothai
- Last Recipe at Le Méridien
- River Café & Terrace at The Peninsula
- The Oasis All-Day Dining at The Hotel Nikko
- Espresso at the InterContinental
If you are trying to maximize your baht, check out these incredible buffets:
- Yok Talay
- Ginger All-Day Dining at Holiday Inn
- Kuroda
- King Kong Yakiniku
- MoMo Cafe at Marriott Executive Apartments
You’ll almost feel guilty paying so little… almost!
There are two ways to narrow the list: spare-no-expense buffets or on-the-cheap options. The list is divided this way because, really, there is a dichotomy in the Thai economy. Some things are marketed toward Thais, and these things tend to be very affordable by western standards. Others are marketed toward visitors, and their prices may seem perfectly reasonable to you because you’re used to paying such prices, but most Thais would think these prices are nuts. Food is definitely divided in this way, but the good news is there are outstanding eats everywhere, and at all prices, and this certainly applies to buffets.
Top 5 Spare-No-Expense Bangkok Buffets
Colonnade at The Sukhothai
Located in the heart of Sathon, just south of Lumphini Park, Colonnade at The Sukhothai hosts a weekday International Lunch Buffet and a Sunday brunch to die for, curated by Executive Chef Thitisorn Amatasin. It is a mix of gourmet international favorites, with seafood including lobster and Alaskan king crab, and Japanese sushi and sashimi. Just the cheeses alone are represented by a few dozen varieties. Relax to the soothing tones of live jazz, and watch the chefs prepare food at the live cooking stations, where there is also a “cooking theater” for your culinary education and entertainment. Pastry Chef Laurent Ganguillet styles the desserts, which are reason alone to attend this Sunday extravaganza. Reservations recommended.
Location
Colonnade at The Sukhothai is located at 13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120.
Hours
Monday – Friday International Lunch Buffet: 12pm to 2:30pm
Sunday “Mother of All Sunday Brunches” Buffet: 12pm to 3pm
Prices
Monday – Friday International Lunch Buffet: 1,250++ baht per person ($37 to $41+)
Sunday “Mother of All Sunday Brunches” Buffet: 3,000++ baht per person ($90 to $100+)
Contact
Phone: (66 23) 448 888
Email: promotions@sukhothai.com
Latest Recipe at Le Méridien
Latest Recipe at Le Méridien can be found in Bangkok’s Silom business district, close to the Patpong Night Market and the Sala Daeng BTS station. Daily, you can attend their European-style breakfast buffet, which offers a selection of traditional café options with a twist. They also have “La Dolce Vita” Lunch Buffet every day but Sunday, where they prepare before your eyes and serve items such as homemade pasta, Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, sushi and teppan-grilled meats. During the weekend, Latest Recipe also holds their Lifestyle Dinner buffet featuring a “Seafood Tower”. Every table is served a generous portion of various fresh seafood, and also make available the live stations where their chefs prepare the food in front of you. On Sunday, they have “La Dolce Vita” Family Sunday Brunch Buffet, during which they entertain your kids with toys and books and a junior buffet while you throw back free-flowing champagne and take in their rotating cooking workshops. In their own words, Latest Recipe offers its guests “All-day-dining and interactive restaurant offering a culinary collection and selection of recipes. Enjoy ‘La Dolce Vita’ Lifestyle Buffet concept, featuring a la minute creations from the chef inspired from the iconic Mediterranean enclaves of Nice and Portofino all the way to the essence of Asia.”
Location
Latest Recipe at Le Méridien is located at 40/5 Thanon Surawong, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500.
Hours
Breakfast Buffet: Every day from 5:30am to 10:30am
Lunch Buffet: Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 2:30pm
Dinner Buffet: Thursday through Saturday from 6pm to 9:30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm to 4pm
Prices
Breakfast Buffet: 750++ baht ($22 to $25+)
Lunch Buffet: 900 baht ($27 to $30)
Dinner Buffet: 1,900 baht ($57 to $63)
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 1,700 baht ($51 to $57)
– Add free-flowing wine, sparkling wine or beer: 2,400 baht ($72 to $80)
– Add free-flowing champagne: 2,355 baht ($71 to $78)
Contact
Phone: (66 22) 328 888
Email: dining.lmbkk@lemeridien.com
River Café & Terrace at The Peninsula
The Peninsula is an exceptional hotel with a prime location and stellar views on the west bank of the Chao Phraya. The outdoor space along the water contains the pool as well as two restaurants. River Café & Terrace is where you will find the buffet. The offerings are divine, ranging from Thai specialties to international classics – including fresh seafood and prime cuts of meat right from the grill, all expertly prepared by The Peninsula’s team of chefs.
Location
River Café & Terrace at The Peninsula is located at 333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok 10600.
Hours
Breakfast: Weekdays – 6am to 10:30am
Breakfast: Weekends & Holidays – 6am to 11am
Lunch: 12:30pm to 3pm
Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm
Prices
Contact
Phone: (66 20) 202 888
Email: diningpbk@peninsula.com
The Oasis All-Day Dining at The Hotel Nikko
Just a short jaunt off Sukhumvit Road at the Thong Lo BTS station in Wattana, The Oasis is just as the name suggests: a relaxing 6th floor retreat from the city buzzing in the stunning views below. Every night of the week, you can take advantage of this incredible selection of starters, signature dishes and desserts served at the all-you-can-eat buffet. It’s also worth mentioning that they have a separate a la carte menu as well. Additionally, they have a special Sunday brunch buffet which nets you a half lobster and access to the pool along with the usual, excellent buffet options.
Location
The Oasis at The Hotel Nikko is located on the 6th floor, at 27 Soi Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), Sukhumvit Road, Klongtan Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110.
Hours
Dinner Buffet: 6pm to 10:30pm every night of the week
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 12pm to 3:30pm
Prices
Dinner Buffet: 780++ baht ($23 to $26+)
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 1,590++ baht ($48 to $53+)
Contact
Phone: (66 20) 802 111
Email: info@nikkobangkok.com
Espresso at the InterContinental
In Pathum Wan, just off the Chit Lom BTS stop, is Espresso at the InterContinental. They have a big selection from which you may choose, with dishes representing Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisines. Food is served at live cooking stations. They also have an extensive a la carte menu at every meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day of the week, except that on Sunday lunch is replaced with a magnificent brunch buffet.
Location
Expresso at the InterContinental is located at 973 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330.
Hours
Breakfast Buffet: Every day from 6am to 10:30am
Lunch Buffet: Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 2:30pm
Dinner Buffet: Every night from 6pm to 10:30pm
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 12pm to 3pm
Prices
Breakfast Buffet: 795++ baht ($24 to $26+)
Lunch Buffet: 899++ baht ($27 to $30+)
Dinner Buffet: 1,400++ baht ($42 to $46+)
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 2,200++ baht ($66 to $73+)
Contact
Top 5 On-The-Cheap Bangkok Buffets
Yok Talay
This one is for the slightly more adventurous in nature, since it is a little off the beaten path for most tourists in Bangkok. If we choose Lumphini Park as an arbitrary starting point for your excursion to Yok Talay, we are talking about a 20 minute cab ride, depending on Bangkok’s infamous traffic, of course. For your intrepid foray deeper into Bangkok, you shall be justly rewarded. Yok Talay is a locals’ favorite fresh grilled seafood buffet. The quality is very, very good and the owners point out that they are ranked as the #1 buffet on many Thai websites, with over 600 reviews. Of course, you always have to laugh at Google translator’s attempts at converting Thai into English, too, such as with this important statement from the owners: “Miniature customers height 100-130cm half price.” The buffet allows for you to eat as much as you want of anything they serve, for two hours. Drinks are included, but alcohol is extra. They will also allow you to charge your cell battery at no charge.
Location
Yok Talay is located at 101/1 Soi Tha Kham, 9/1 Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok 10150.
Hours
Every day starting at 5pm
Prices
399 baht ($12 to $13) for 2 hrs, including drinks, but alcohol is extra.
Miniature customers height 100-130cm half price.
Super-miniature customers height below 100cm eat for free!
Contact
Phone: 66 91 549 0554
Ginger All-Day Dining at Holiday Inn
Ginger All-Day Dining is right across the street from one of our earlier recommendations: the InterContinental. So, this eatery is also found off the Chit Lom BTS stop in Pathum Wan. As the name suggests, they offer all day dining, with breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, as well as an extensive a la carte menu. Expect a broad selection of Thai favorites, as well as Western dishes and others from around the world. Enjoy your meal indoors, where the AC is cool, or out in the fresh air by the pool.
Location
Ginger All-Day Dining at the Holida Inn is located at 971 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330.
Hours
Every day from 6am to 11pm
Prices
Contact
Phone: (66 26) 561 555 / 565 111
Email: holidayinn@ihgbangkok.com
Kuroda
A quick walk from the Ekkamai BTS station in Watthana, Kuroda is an awesome buffet with some great options. To begin with, they have two buffets in one: a Japanese buffet and a BBQ buffet. The price allows you to chow down for up to 2 hours, and includes hot or cold green tea as well as water. Children are half off the price. Incidentally, they have 3 other locations, but the BBQ menu is specifically available at this location.
Location
Kuroda is located at 5 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110.
Hours
Every day from 11:30am to 11pm, but the last order for the buffets is at 9:30pm. After that, orders are a la carte only until closing.
Prices
Adults – 550 baht ($16 to $18)
Children – 275 baht ($8 to $9)
Contact
Phone: (66 23) 812 544
King Kong Yakiniku
A great restaurant chain and fun dining experience with an eye-opening array of options awaits you at any one of the many King Kong Yakiniku locations around Bangkok. You order your choice of the quality items from the menu, ranging from thinly-sliced beef, chicken, bacon, prawns, mussels, squid, and on and on and on. They bring the food to your table raw and fire up a grill that is right there in the middle of the table. Then, you and your company grill the food together as you eat. You have 2 hours in which to order, and if that time runs out before your food does, you can stay and keep eating until you are done. A word to the wise, though: try not to over-order. To discourage waste, they will bill you a la carte prices for any food left over at the end.
Location
There are many Bangkok locations of King Kong Yakiniku. In the map below, you can zero in on the one closest to your accommodation.
Hours
Prices
Adults: 626 baht ($19 to $21) – includes beverages & desserts
– Premium Beef Buffet (access to 4 premium items): add 320 baht ($9 to $10)
Children, 110-130 cm tall: 106 baht (about $3.50!)
Children under 110 cm tall: Free!!!
Contact
Phone: (66 21) 171 800
Email: kkg.kingkonggroupth@gmail.com
MoMo Cafe at Marriott Executive Apartments
This eatery is in Sathon, close to Silom. They offer a wide array of options from Thai cuisine, as well as international options such as Indian food. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Location
MoMo Cafe at Marriott Executive Apartments is located at 1 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120.
Hours
Prices
Adults: 550 baht ($16 to $18)
Contact
Phone: (66 23) 436 789