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BEYOND SUSHI
Bangkok is home to a massive Japanese population, many of whom live around mid-Sukhumvit (indeed, on
Google Maps this area is labelled as 'Japanese Village'). Along with these Japanese expats has come a sophistic-
ated array of restaurants, some representing the only branches of certain chains outside of Japan. Not surprisingly,
the dining options go way beyond maki rolls; some of our favourites:
night Mon-Sat; ; Phrom Phong exit 4) This cosy Japanese restaurant does excellent tofu dishes, delicious
salads and great desserts - basically everything here is above average - but the highlight are the sublimely
smokey, perfectly seasoned chicken skewers.
vit; dishes 120-900B; 5-11pm; ; Thong Lo exit 3) Make a reservation or queue for some really ex-
cellent
yakitori
- DIY grilled beef - not to mention a mean
bibimbap
(rice and toppings served in a sizzling stone
bowl). Ginzado is located between Soi Thong Lor 3 and Soi Thong Lor 5, through the large white archway.
Sukhumvit; mains 90-160B; 5pm-midnight; ; Phrom Phong exit 1 & taxi) Originating in Tokyo, this
hectic eatery is one of Bangkok's best - and most popular -
izakaya
(Japanese tavern-style restaurants). The high-
lights here are the warming
nabe
(do-it-yourself hotpots) and the smokey
yakitori
(grilled skewers of meat).
40-400B; 6pm-midnight; ; Phrom Phong exit 4) A visit to this well-hidden restaurant, with its an-
tique ads, wood panelling and wall of sake bottles, is like taking a trip back in time. Even the prices of the
Japanese-style pub grub haven't caught up with modern times.
ral Bangkok or suburban Tokyo? It's hard to tell when inside this well-stocked supermarket that has additional
branches around town.
