Unleash your culinary art and passion for all precious occasions at central wOrld with 215 restaurants including 100 cafés, from popular street food to Michelin star and Michelin Guide to sky bar
Situated in the heart of Bangkok’s busiest shopping and tourism districts, right at the famous Ratchaprasong Intersection, Central World is now crowned the “biggest food destination in the globe,” hosting over 215 restaurants including 100 cafés, from popular street food to Michelin Star and Michelin Guide to sky bar, to delight each and every taste bud and satisfy all your cravings. With the total food area of 46,000 square metres equivalent to three football pitches, an eatery a day is not only possible but sounds an exhilarating concept.
And exclusive for this approaching holiday season, Central World is welcoming nine distinguished, well-acclaimed Michelin places, including seven restaurants included in the Michelin Guide and two Michelin-starred diners Tsuta (3F), to be opened this 22 December, and Kam’s Roast Goose (7F), to be opened in January 2021. Both are first branches in Thailand.
Swiftly sweeping over the list of diners, bars and coffee shops, you will not miss the fact that they are well-curated. Mr. Isareit Chirathivat, Senior Vice-President of Leasing, Central Pattana Plc, took us behind-the-scenes to see how a restaurant can join the biggest food destination:
“The food scene is always changing and thus the test and trial is inevitable. Central World, in particular, has a dynamic personality and we truly wish to offer a rich variety of food experiences to our customers, taking everything into account from taste and branding to price and value as well as seeking rising stars and hidden gems, and supporting up-and-coming chefs.”
“For a smaller popup store, it might take as few as two weeks and they are ready to serve. For others, we do a full loop, making use of our extensive database in helping a new restaurant settle. For example, we have worked together with the world-renowned largest Chinese mala hotpot chain Haidilao for over two years and now they have opened their first branch in Thailand with us at Central World.”
Mr. Isareit emphasised Central Pattana’s philosophy in selecting a partnered restaurant: “We serve what is best for our customers.”
It is no exaggeration to say that “endless discovery world of food” is awaiting life enthusiasts and savour-seekers to experience here at Central World, catered to every personalised gourmet passion and lifestyle. Here are some tips of the iceberg:
Everyday Hangouts & Exquisite Bars
The renowned Groove at Central World is legitimately the ultimate hangout destination landmark, featuring highly selective multinational food outlets right in the heart of Bangkok.
Winner of the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Gold Seal Award, iO Italian Osteria (1F) serves the authentic taste of Italy with fine-dining menus of fine ingredients from 20 Italian regions. Faithful to its name (“io” meaning myself), iO Italian Osteria takes pride in its home-made culture, from bread, cheese, and pasta to wine and beer. The home-made “Porchetta” seasoned with Italian spices in the style of Ariccia, a small town close to Rome, offers juicy meat and ultimate crispy skin. Meanwhile, the Naples-style pasta “Cartoccio” featuring juicy seafood and stunning Carabineros prawn is warmly baked before served wrapped in paper in a traditional fashion. Also not to miss is the “Mixed Seafood Platter” that highlights the true flavour of premium ingredients with no added water or oil. This respect for culinary nature and tradition, along with cosy ambience, are why many Italian customers say they feel at home.
Good news for all party lovers looking for a night-out spot to unwind with friends or colleagues after a hustling day! The world-class Groove corner recently welcomed the advent of Brangus by Bluegold (1F). This stylish steakhouse with its own dry aging refrigerator (the special seasonings include spirits and butter truffle) will electrify your senses with “Pastarmi Beef Carpaccio,” a savoury starter of molasses-refined tenderloin topped with refreshing Yuzu sauce served with organic veggies and edible flowers with honey balsamic dressing. Then try “Brangus Beef Risotto,” yellow-tinted and aromatic with craft beer and parmesan cheese. And immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind specialty “Coffee Rub Beef Striploin with Musk Coffee BBQ Sauce” where the sauce’s sweet-bitter aftertaste from the coffee shot blends harmoniously with juicy A-grade beef marinated in powdered musk coffee beans. Once the lid is lifted, the smoke makes a splendid Instagram post, not to mention the chic décor, live band, and photogenic butlers who will pamper you all night long.
Asian Lifestyle, Thai Taste, and International Delicacy
Japanese food aficionados need look no further than Sushi Cyu (3F). This omakase sushi house boasts delectable menus such as “Tokujyou Nigiri” that features quality seasonal produce imported from the best markets in Japan. This delicate invention by well-experienced Japanese chefs ensures superior freshness and unrivalled taste. This family-friendly restaurant also serves non-sushi for members who cannot eat raw fish, including “Omi Wagyu Bara Chirashi,” a rice-bowl dish with simmered A5 Wagyu served with creamy uni and house-fermented salmon roe that isn’t close to ordinary saltiness. Sushi Cyu is also a perfect place for a proper business lunch with a private, curtain-enhanced space for up to 12 people.
An outstanding Thai eatery committed to the traditional authentic Thai specialty, Talinping (3F) passes on the well-preserved recipes from generation to generation. Reminiscent of grandparents’ dishes, the meticulous cooking and superb selection of raw materials never fail to impress visitors.
Another remarkable place for a family dinner, sophisticated party, or business evening hangout, the spectacular view of the Bangkok skyline at UNO MAS (54F) and Red Sky Restaurant (55F) at Centara Grand at Central World offers a good vibe to socialise over Spanish-imported ingredients cooked by Spanish chefs and international cuisine of old world dining where culinary artists prepare their eye-pleasing and mouth-watering dishes with great finesse.
And don’t miss Jok’s Kitchen (7F), the legendary shop from Chinatown serving yummy quick meals, the first of its kind in a shopping mall, only at Central World.
Voguish Café Society
With over 100 cafés – Starbucks alone has four stores – and the most bubble tea shops of all the shopping malls in Thailand, café hoppers are no strangers to Central World. Honoured as one of The World’s Best Coffee Shops in 2016 by The Telegraph, the Michelin Guide recognised The Coffee Academics (2F) from Hong Kong is now serving its specialty coffee beans from 12 countries worldwide for Bangkokians. Besides the well-recognised coffee in a cone, this coffee house is offering its signature menu “Iced Java” with the Palmyra palm sugar sauce and medium-body, nutty-flavoured house-blend coffee shot topped with soft milk foam and sprinkled with coconut sugar. If you want to feel festive this upcoming holiday, try the brand-new “Cranberry White Mocha” that combines perfectly the sweet and sour taste of cranberry juice and dried cranberries with aromatic coffee and white chocolate sauce. Also available for this time of year is “Santa’s Berries” with squishy body cake inside red berry jelly.
Or if a friendly atmosphere filled with hip-hop music and barista smiles sounds more appealing to you, visit the slow bar at Red Diamond (5F & 7F), where the expert baristas will take you through their wide selection of seasonal, house-roasted coffee beans. Enjoy intimate conversation over body, acidity, roast levels, flavour, and aftertaste to discover the right cup of coffee for you. While the barista is brewing, hors d’oeuvres are not to be missed. Try the special “Mexican Taco” where pork shoulder is stewed for 4-6 hours in rich gravy served with crispy cos lettuce, red cabbage, refreshing orange pulp and zest.
Last not least, Central World elevates the Thai food scene to another level for the ultimate love of cooking, hosting the Ivy League-equivalent of Le Cordon Bleu Dusit (17F-19F, Central Tower) for aspiring professional chefs as well as ABC Cooking Studio (3F), the largest cooking studio in Japan with over 200 branches across Asia. During a lovely two-hour session at ABC Cooking Studio, you can make your own ramen from scratch while your kids are learning how to make a maccha roll. Or you can take a trial lesson with “Christmas Berry Chantilly Cake” this December. Come bare-handed and get your own portion today!
Many more first-in-Thailand restaurants, Michelin places, and international eateries, including Korean, Chinese, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Singaporean, Malaysian, Indian, and Thai cuisines are ready to serve you on all occasions at Central World. Discover our food bible – the ultimate comprehensive food guide – by scanning the QR code: