All Posts

There are restaurants that modernise Cantonese cuisine by stripping it down, making it lighter, prettier and more abstract until little of its original character remains. Then there is Wing Restaurant Hong Kong, where Chef Vicky Cheng takes the opposite approach. Rather than distancing himself from tradition, he sharpens it. Familiar flavours become cleaner, more precise and more elegant, yet never so refined as to lose their warmth. It is this balance between polish and soul

There was a time when finding Rabbit Hole Bangkok felt almost conspiratorial. Before Bangkok's cocktail bars began multiplying across every neighbourhood with Edison bulbs, terrazzo counters and lists of clarified drinks long enough to resemble short novels, Rabbit Hole Bangkok stood behind an unmarked wooden door in Thonglor and asked guests to make a little effort. There was no glowing sign outside, no obvious entrance and certainly no queue of people taking photos in fron

Hong Kong's return as host city for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 felt both fitting and symbolic. Few cities in Asia understand the tension between tradition and reinvention quite like Hong Kong. It is a place where old tea houses sit beneath luxury malls, where Cantonese banquet culture coexists with French tasting menus, and where diners continue to debate whether heritage is best preserved through nostalgia or evolution. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that the city's

PLATTER Magazine attended #50BestTalks 2026 in Hong Kong as part of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants week, where some of the region's most influential voices in gastronomy and hospitality gathered to reflect on what it means to be rooted. Held on 24 March 2026 at Tiffin, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the annual forum once again served as the intellectual and emotional prelude to the awards ceremony itself, inviting chefs, sommeliers, sustainability advocates and restaurateurs to move beyo

In a city where experimentation in bars often leans towards spectacle, XIM Bangkok arrives with a quieter, more deliberate proposition. Positioning itself as an Xplorimental Bar, this Bangkok cocktail bar is not built on theatrics alone, but on the discipline of restraint—an approach that feels increasingly rare. Here, innovation is not about how far a drink can be pushed, but how precisely it can be resolved. At the centre of this philosophy sits a guiding principle: Balanc

In partnership with Food & Hospitality Asia 2026

When it opened in 2018, Rosewood Phnom Penh quickly established itself as one of the most distinctive luxury addresses in Cambodia's capital. Occupying the upper floors of the striking Vattanac Capital Tower, the hotel sits high above the city, commanding sweeping views across Phnom Penh's skyline. From this vantage point, the city unfolds beneath the windows — from historic neighbourhoods and colonial-era buildings to the grounds of the Royal Palace Phnom Penh and the wide c

Japan's bar culture is often associated with Tokyo, yet the country's devotion to craftsmanship in drinks extends far beyond the capital. In Osaka, a city more famously celebrated for its street food and exuberant dining culture, a quietly impressive bar scene thrives after dark. From tiny counter-only sanctuaries to polished hotel lounges and eccentric speakeasies, the city offers a spectrum of drinking experiences shaped by meticulous technique and distinct personalities be

Perched prominently on the 23rd floor of Andaz One Bangkok , Piscari rises above the city skyline with the easy elegance of a Mediterranean retreat suspended in the sky. Conceived as a rooftop supper club grounded in the philosophy "Live Daily Life with Spirit," the space captures the relaxed conviviality of coastal living while embracing Bangkok's vibrant urban rhythm. The experience unfolds as a gradual journey: from the soft glow of golden hour to the lively pulse of the

Bangkok's riverside dining scene took on a distinctly European refinement as Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River welcomed Spanish pastry chef Miquel Guarro for a limited-time pop-up and collaborative Afternoon Tea. While the Café Madeleine showcase concluded on 28 February 2026, its technical clarity and flavour architecture continue to resonate. The limited-edition Afternoon Tea at The Lounge, created alongside Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Bonaffini, remains av

Four years since its debut in January 2022, Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen has settled confidently into the upper echelons of the city's hospitality landscape — both figuratively and quite literally. Occupying levels 67 to 79 of Tower A at UpperHills in Futian's business district, the hotel rises above the city's velocity with quiet authority, offering a vantage point that feels composed rather than removed. All 178 rooms and suites — among the most spacious in Shenzhen — are fr

W Does Brunch at The Kitchen Table with Aperol has settled into Bangkok’s weekend rhythm with the kind of confidence that only comes when spectacle meets structure. Since its collaboration launched on 1 November 2025, the brunch has evolved from a refreshed concept into a fixed ritual. As March approaches, it feels less like a seasonal highlight and more like an established cadence. Held every first and third Saturday from 12:30 to 15:30 on the second floor of W Bangkok Hotel

In Bangkok, longevity is an achievement measured quietly. New bars arrive with cinematic lighting and ambitious manifestos, only to dim when the next new thing commands attention. The city rewards novelty, but it ultimately respects conviction. As Dry Wave Cocktail Studio marked its second anniversary in late January 2026, the milestone arrived without spectacle. It unfolded with composure — the understated assurance of a bar that has never relied on theatrics to define itsel

Few hotels in Bangkok carry history quite as visibly—and gracefully—as Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Since opening in 1978 as the Bangkok Peninsula Hotel, the property has undergone a series of transformations: sold and reborn as The Regent Bangkok in 1982, re-emerging as Four Seasons Bangkok in the early 2000s, and eventually rebranded as Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Rather than erasing its past, each evolution has added depth, leaving behind a hotel that feels layered, assur

Valentine's Day is no longer confined to roses and prix-fixe predictability. In 2026, romance is shaped by craft, setting and sensibility — expressed through skyline dinners, sculptural afternoon tea, barefoot beachfront feasts and wellness-led rituals. Across Asia, a considered selection of hotels and restaurants is reimagining 14 February as an immersive experience rather than a single reservation. From Bangkok and Hong Kong to Koh Samui, Da Nang and Hanoi, here is PLATTER'

Grey Goose Moments returned to Bangkok with the second season of On The Guestlist, an invitation-only celebration staged at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon . Conceived as a cultural gathering rather than a conventional brand event, the evening brought together leading figures from Thailand's fashion, culinary, music and bar scenes, framing pleasure and presence as a lifestyle philosophy rooted in intention, craftsmanship and contemporary social ritual. At the core of the exp

Following the launch of its new culinary direction—Grill, Fire, Smoke—and the appointment of Phillip Taylor as Executive Chef, ALATI Bangkok entered a new phase of expression through CARNE DIEM GRILL by Dharshan pop-up. This pop-up ran from 22 to 25 January 2026. For Thailand's community of meat lovers and long-time followers of Chef Dharshan Munidasa, the Japanese–Sri Lankan chef behind Ministry of Crabs, the pop-up offered a rare opportunity to experience his fire-driven

When it comes to izakaya dining, sophistication is rarely part of the expectation. The genre is more often associated with bustle and informality—places defined by noise, familiarity and quick gratification rather than refinement. With KŌKULABO Izakaya Bangkok, however, Koleido Lifestyle Group gently repositions that narrative, offering an izakaya experience shaped by precision, premium ingredients and thoughtful restraint. KŌKULABO Izakaya Bangkok is the group's latest openi

In Partnership with Food & Hospitality Asia 2026

Siam Paragon is an expansive luxury retail landmark, where international fashion houses, curated dining outlets and lifestyle experiences coexist under one roof. As one of the world’s most visited destinations, the landmark continues to evolve its identity, this time reframing dining not merely as consumption, but as a multi-sensory form of entertainment. The Siam Paragon Dining Phenomenon marks the latest chapter in this evolution, bringing together a carefully curated const