All I Want for Xmas is (Good) Food | 17 Festive Season Menus 2020 | Bangkok Foodies

Most of 2020 may have prevented us from celebrating as we would typically have, but since Thailand low to zero reported cases have slowly allowed us to go about as New Normal. The festive season celebration is one that foodies have been saving up for since COVID-19 befell us. What may seem to have felt like light-years away, is finally here, yes! We’re talking about hanging out with family, friends, tacky decoration, Mariah Carey’s torturous tune on loop and lots and lots of rich and tasty food. 

For foodies, there’s no better time than now to indulge in a festive menu in Bangkok, plus there’s no better time than to say ‘thanks’ to those who still continue to serve-up delicious meals on a daily basis and not just for Christmas and New Years Here are Bangkok Foodies ‘go-to’ spots for celebrating a 2020 Christmas party and reigning in 2021 New Year celebrations about town.

1. About Eatery

Celebrate this Festive Season with classic Italian festive favourites served, Big Pot “La Famiglia” (family style) or Single Portions for About Eatery’s Special “About Festive” Menu. The About Festive promotion will bring diners a new experience to enjoy with friends or family during this festive season. From the 1st December 2020 – January 8th 2021, Restaurant Head Chef Gabriele and the About Eatery team will be hosting and preparing Italian festive favourites for your Xmas and New Year indulgences! About Festive dishes are served-up in rustic and classic cooking pots and guests can also pair with their favourite natural wines to which About Eatery has become famed for. Just ask co-owner/sommelier extraordinaire, Giulio.

Period:
1st December 2020 – 8th January 2021

Price:
Cotechino 490++ Baht / share 890++ Baht  Cotechino sausages, lentils 
Sautéed misto 590++ Baht /  share 1090++ Baht Mussel, clams, razor clams, garlic, chili, olive oil, parsley
Pesce spada 790++ Baht / share 1490++ Baht Sicilian swordfish, Puttanesca sauce, lemon bechamel, fried eggplants

About Eatery
Website: https://www.abouteatery.com/
Tel: +66 92-907-2191
E-mail: info@abouteatery.com

2. Bar.Yard

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is ready to bring the magic and wonder of the festive season to Bangkok. On 24th-25th December, the sky-high rooftop bar, Bar.Yard, takes on a ‘80s & ‘90s pop music theme pairing with top-notch barbecue grills such as Canadian lobster to dry-aged Angus beef. And on the New Year countdown, foodies can indulge themselves and party with sassy Latino food such as tacos and jerked ribs from Chef Danilo Aiassa from 4 pm of the day till the day of year 2021 with Sun-Rest Package 1,000THB++ per person, but if you come in a big group of people, booking a table is available for 16,000THB++

Period: 
24th-25th December 2020 and 31th December 2020

Price:
– The Sun-Rest package 1,000THB ++/ person (including a glass of Prosecco and canapés)
– Whole Table 16,000THB++

Bar.Yard
Website: https://www.kimptonmaalaibangkok.com/bangkok-restaurants/baryard-rooftop-bar/
Tel: +66 056 9999
E-mail: taste.kimptonmaalai@ihg.com

3. COTE: Capella Bangkok

Capella Bangkok, the refined boutique retreat on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, sets the stage for spectacular celebrations this December as it prepares to host a series of festive get-togethers, from seasonal high teas and blissful brunches to dramatic dinners and sparkling parties.  On the evening of 24th December, Côte’s nine-course Carte Blanche Menu can be paired with fine wine. Côte further enhances the festive spirit with Christmas gifts and complimentary sweet treats. Capella Bangkok also invites guests and local residents to bid 2020 farewell with a dazzling New Year’s Eve event. On 31st December, where the chefs will craft an exclusive year-end menu with optional wine pairing and lead up to a spectacular firework show at midnight and a party that continues until 2 A.M.

Period: 
December 24, 2020 and December 25, 2020

Price: 
– December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve Dinner Festive Nine-Course Carte Blanche 9,000 Wine pairing: 3,200 6PM-10PM 
– December 25, 2020 Christmas Lunch Nine-Course Carte Blanche 6,100 Wine pairing: 3,200 (A la carte and trule menus available) 12P-2PM Christmas edition Prices are per person in Thai Baht and subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax

Capella Bangkok
Website: www.capellahotels.com/bangkok
Email: info.bangkok@capellahotels.com 
Instagram: @CapellaBangkok 

4. ENOTECA Bangkok

This Year, Enoteca Bangkok, Located in Sukhumvit soi 27 (enter from Sukhumvit soi 31), brings in the festive season with traditional celebratory dishes combined with Enoteca’s signature modern spin!  With a mix of traditional festive cuisine from the Italy’s North and Chef’s own innovation, diners may start the festive meal with Chef Stefano’s creative Red Prawn Tartare – puff potatoes – mascarpone – tobiko. Enoteca also creates a homemade traditional Cappelletti with consomme as a second course. The Cappelletti in brodo is Enoteca’s version of the famous tortellini in brodo from Bologna. For the main, guests can choose between Cod Fish – parma ham broth – crunchy vegetables or the Marinated free range duck breast and finish with the chocolate Gianduja, a classic chocolate from Torino.

Period:
15th December 2020 to 10th January 2021

Price:
4 courses 1,800THB++ / 5 courses 2,100THB++

ENOTECA Bangkok
Website: Enotecabangkok.com
Tel: 02 258 4386 
E-mail: enotecabangkok@gmail.com

5. Getfresh

Xmas and New Year aren’t all about stuffed turkey and chocolate cake, Getfresh offers a celebration for those who wish to celebrate in their own healthy way. Getfresh, a salad chain restaurant serving healthier options to those who care about getting fit and keeping themselves healthy have got foodies hooked with their signature dishes, like their open sandwiches and beyond burger. Getfresh has now launched a healthy Festive Menu to celebrate the holiday season without all that terrible guilt, whilst maintaining all that delicious. So, get off those scales and start snacking on GetFresh’s spicy Larb Chicken Steak, Spanish Style Gambas, hot Piri Piri Chicken Steak and sweet and chilly Apple & Cranberry Smoothie.

Period:
15th December 2020 to 10th January 2021

Price:
Larb Chicken Steak 199THB, Spanish Style Gambas 290THB, Piri Piri Chicken Steak 199THB and Apple & Cranberry Smoothie 100THB

Getfresh
Website: www.getfresh.co.th

6. HAOMA Bangkok

Tis’ the time of the year to be merry and thankful, and Bangkok’s very own zero-waste farm-to-table restaurant Haoma, is bringing joy to the world with a delectable 10-course Neo-Indian tasting menu this holiday season. The Festive Menu highlight is the Prarambh, a delightful entreé starring 4 elusive bites from 4 parts of the country. Chef DK has a well-known penchant for reinventing the classics. His modern take on the Reappearing duck and Chicken Tikka Masala are an absolute treat for the tastebuds, eyes and, trust us, the soul. And for those vegetarians out there, the team at Haoma has meticulously put together a plant-based version of the Festive menu which is equally as tempting.

Period:
21 December 2020 – 1 January 2021

Price:
THB 2990+/person

Haoma
Website: https://www.haoma.dk 
Tel: +66 806155229
E-mail: Vishvas@haoma.dk 

7. Il Fumo

Il Fumo‘s Chef-partner Nelson Amorim is working with top-notch ingredients from the land and the sea to spoil guests and their loved ones throughout this year-end celebration. Served a la carte style, the special starters include Fresh Sicilian Mazara del Vallo red prawns served with Japanese hen clams tartar as well as Basque-style baked Spider Crab ‘Txangurro’. The main courses are Nelson’s generous creations that are ideal for sharing for the entire table.  These include Saffron-baked rice ‘Arroz’ with charcoal-grilled octopus; Roasted Ibérico baby lamb shoulder & ‘Pedro Ximénez’ Sherry; and Charcoal-grilled whole Wild Russell’s snapper with Basque sauce.  And to cap it all off, the memorable night cannot be completed without trying Chef Nelson’s grandmother recipe of VSOP Cognac flan with whipped cream for dessert.

Period
Now – 31st December 2020

Price
Basque-style baked Spider Crab ‘Txangurro’ 1,490THB, Saffron-baked Rice ‘Arroz’ with Charcoal-grilled Octopus 1,890THB, Whole Charcoal-grilled Wild Russell’s Snapper served with Basque sauce 190THB / 100 g, Roasted Iberico Baby Lamb Shoulder & ‘Pedro Ximénez’ Sherry served with Potatoes Millefeuille 2,290THB and ‘Grandmother’s recipe’ VSOP Cognac Flan served with Whipped Cream 320THB

Il Fumo
Website: https://www.ilfumo.co/
Tel: 02 286 8833, 063 981 8161
E-mail: nelson@ilfumo.co

8. Karmakamet Conveyance

Karmakamet Conveyance, led by Chef Jutamas “Som” Theanate celebrates not only the festive season but 1 year since their launching their fine, New Asian cuisine restaurant concept in November 2019 on Sukhumvit soi 49. The art-to-plate concept has captivated discerning foodies online with quirky-looking bites, bizarrely shaped utensils, chaotic and colourful bowls of mysterious ingredients arranged purposely on pristine white plates but connecting with the Karmakamet Conveyances concept is one that must be experienced for oneself, with a philosophy to simply, “Allow things to happen the way they are”.

Be pleasantly surprised at Karmakamet Conveyance’s Festive Menu twists for the limited special, the “Festive Appreciation Menu”.

Period:
19th December 2020 – January 31st 2021

Price:
10 courses / 2290 THB ++ 

Karmakamet Conveyance
Website: Karmakametconveyance.com

9. L’OLIVA Bangkok

Celebrate the happiest time of the year in the traditional Italian style “BUON NATALE” Christmas menu at L’OLIVA Bangkok. This Italian Christmas meal tradition is inspired by L’OLIVA’s co-founder, Nicolino Pasquini, whose family’s secret recipe is rooted from the Abruzzo countryside. Every dish is super “hand-made”, it takes a painstaking, timely and skilled process to perfect. This Italian Style Sharing Set contains “Zuppa Imperiale Abruzzese” Abruzzo’s Imperial Soup, “Tortini di Scrippelle” Baked Crepes Pie with Porcini mushrooms and the Fontina cheese and the “Cotechino su Vellutata di lenticchie e Fagioli” Italian Christmas Pork Sausage on Lentil cream & Beans.

Period:
25th, 26th and 27th December 2020 (Pre-Booking only – 1 week in advanced)

Price:
2,200 THB++ / person – Sharing Set (Booking up to 6 people get discount 10% off set menu)

L’OLIVA Bangkok
Tel: 094-858-9868
Line: https://line.me/ti/p/cqJXYcs1xR

10. The Lobby

The Lobby at one of the most luxury hotels in Bangkok, The Peninsular Bangkok, has prepared some special Four-course Western Set Dinner for guests to celebrate this Christmas filling with flavours, pleasure and good memories on the night before Christmas. Touches of a traditional Christmas, including a life-size Advent Calendar, will surround guests with sensational and classy experiences. Enjoying fine cooking techniques and ingredients such as foie gras, black truffle and juicy lamb with a small but really close group of friends or with a special someone at 2,800THB net per person (food only).

Period
24th December 2020

Price
2,800THB net per person (food only)

The Peninsula Bangkok
Website: https://www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/5-star-luxury-hotel-riverside
Tel: +66 2 020 2888
Email: pbk@peninsula.com

11. Mezzaluna

LeBua at State Tower Bangkok is home to a 2-Michelin-starred French restaurant with a Japanese kick, Mezzaluna, and to celebrate the end of the year Chef Ryuki Wasaki came up with a special menu, the White Truffle Delight, a 4-course menu, highlighting the main ingredient, the ‘white gold’ of truffles, the Alba white truffle. The meal starts with an Uni “Fresh and Custard” which also incorporates another jewel of the sea, the snow crab. The second course, Enzo Awabi & Tairagi “Risotto”, is a risotto of abalone, pen shell, carnaroli and leek. After the four courses, delight in Chef Ryuki’s dessert; a soft, smooth and umami Miso Caramel “Moose”. Not to mention, every dish in this decadent line-up is topped with slices of the Alba white truffle.

Period:
Now – 31st December 2020

Price:
4-Course Menu / 12,500 THB++ (Reservations can be amended or cancelled up to 72 hours prior)

Mezzaluna
Website: https://lebua.com/mezzaluna/
Tel: +66 624 9555
E-mail: dome@lebua.com

12. Paul depuis 1989

To celebrate the season of jolly, a French bakery/café/ restaurant brand, Paul depuis 1989 known for crêpes, pastries and macarons, launched its Festive Menu, a line-up of snacks, main dishes, desserts and beverages. Why not begin with trying their 2 new open sandwiches; the goat cheese and the smoked duck. Followed by a Vol au Vent aux Poulet et Morilles, Foie Gras Poêlé Framboise and Kurobuta Filet Mignon et Sauce Charcutière. The holiday-themed refreshments menu entails a Xmas Drinks of iced chocolate and mocha with minty cream on top and for dessert, a Chocolate Mousse Cake, Raspberry Log Cake, and 2 flavours of Xmas Millefeuille; strawberry and chocolate & salted caramel.

Period:
Now – 31st December 2020

Price:
Open Sandwich 215THB;  Vol au Vent aux Poulet et Morilles 430THB; Foie Gras Poêlé Framboise 580THB, Kurobuta Filet Mignon et Sauce Charcutière 420THB; Xmas Iced Chocolate Dine-in 170THB and Take away 175THB; Xmas Iced Mocha Dine-in 175THB and Take away 180THB; Xmas Chocolate Mousse Cake 195THB/piece and 1,350THB/whole; Raspberry Log Cake 175THB/piece, 650THB/4pieces and 1,150THB/whole; Chocolate Yule Log  155THB/piece, 550THB/4pieces and 950THB/whole; Xmas Mille Feuille Strawberry 230THB, Xmas Millefeuille Chocolate & Salted Caramel 220THB. All prices are net.

Paul depuis 1989
Facebook: paul1889.thailand

13. Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin

This outlet from Siam Kempinski Hotel, Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin celebrates the holiday season with a series of fine Thai cuisine festive menus. Start with Tchaikovsky Night serving an 8-course dinner containing Pad Thai Hokkaido Scallop, Tom Kha Truffle etc. This menu serves every guest a glass of welcome drink also. On Christmas Eve, prepare for another special 8-course dinner that starts with Smoked Salmon, Bonito, Wasabi Cream, Ponzu and Cucumber. On Christmas day, a 6-course lunch with the highlight dish of Kra Pao Foie Gras with Basil Hollandaise and Crispy Rice are in order and on New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy New Year in extra style with a 10-course dinner of Oyster Trio; Scallop Ceviche with Lemongrass Granite and Coconut; Hoe Mok Japanese-Style etc. during the countdown.

Period:
– Tchaikovsky Night: 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th December 2020
– Christmas Eve Dinner: 24th December 2020
– Christmas Day Lunch: 25th December 2020
– New Year in Style: 31st December 2020

Price:
– Tchaikovsky Night: 1,450THB++/person
– Christmas Eve Dinner: 3,900THB++/person
– Christmas Day Lunch: 3,000THB++/person
– New Year in Style: 5,000THB++/person

Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
Website: https://www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel/ 
Tel: +66 162 9000

14. Tortilla Quemada

Tortilla Quemada, the Mexican express delivery and takeaway venture located in Sukhumvit soi 23 owned by Chef Colin Stevens, a veteran of the F&B industry in Thailand for the past 20 years. Tortilla Quemada has a wide range of meats, homemade salsas and additional fillings. They are also particular about authenticity when it comes to chili, they use the appropriate Mexican chilis, spices and masa harina in order to achieve the required tastes. Tortilla Quemada also makes their own fresh cheeses, lacto fermented chilis, salsas and corn. During the festive season, Chef Colin, known for his special Tamales will bring back this elusive special with a Christmas twist. Fans of Mexican fare will be able to enjoy Tamales in the Xmas-colour themed; Tamales Rojos (red salsa) y Verdes (green salsa)! You need to be quick though, Tortilla Quemada’s specials always have a habit of selling out! 

Period:
23rd – 25th December 2020 (Pre-order recommended)

Price:
Tamales Rojos (Chipotle chicken) 160THB+, Tamales Verdes (Carne tinga) 190THB+

Tortilla Quemada
Website: https://tortilla-quemada.com/ 
Tel: 065 237 3307
FB inbox: https://bit.ly/3jszYUf 
Lineman: https://bit.ly/2E1c3uI

15. VIVIN Grocery

VIVIN Grocery, Bangkok’s local, artisan, natural Grocery have something exciting in store for their festive-loving fans! The grocery which now also operates as a “Grocerant” (dine-in grocery) will create French-Thai produce inspired 4-course meal starting with their signature foie gras and artisanal sourdough pistole (mini baguette) bread. For the main, a Joyeux Noel style Thai Duck breast; hay smoked duck breast with creamy organic Thai mulberry and Thai wild honey jus on a bed of organic white bean, served alongside organic beetroot mashed potato with an organic roasted vegetable garden. After the main, guests will be served their best selling local cheeses of Molene stuffed with 10% of Black Truffle, and finally, the meal will finish with VIVIN’s version of  “Log Bûche de Noël (Yule Log)” created with local Thai artisanal chocolate. “It’s all about product”, as they say!

Period:
24th Dinner, 25th Lunch & Dinner and 31st December Dinner (pre-booking 24 hours in advance pre-booking 24 hours in advance) 

Price:
4 Course 1590 THB Net

VIVIN Grocery
Tel: +66 (0)80 463 5747
Line Official: @VIVINGrocery

16. White Shuffle

White Shuffle offers an all-day Modern European brunch dining menu. The restaurant is a perfect choice no matter the time of day with a foundation of locally sourced ingredients. The menu comprises classic Modern European dishes with a trace of Scandinavian influences, much like their pristine minimalistic decor of white marble and ‘chic’ furnishings which encourages leisurely dining with a contemporary yet casual ambience. The restaurant softly launches, reigning in the festive season with a richly satisfying Christmas Set Menu. Starting with the main choice of Roasted Free Range Baby Chicken or Plum Stuffed Pork Loin With Cured Lardo or Grilled Local Tiger Prawn With Black Garlic Aioli. Served Alongside various choices of side dishes and ending your meal with a selection of desserts. There’s also a Sweet Surprise Christmas Give-Away!

Period:
– Thanksgiving today-29th November 2020
– Christmas 18-27th December 2020

Price:
A set/890THB ++

White Shuffle
Tel: +66 2483 8999
Email:  info.whiteshuffle@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiteshufflebkk

17. Yamazato

Celebrate Xmas and New Year in Japanese style with The Okura Prestige’s Japanese restaurant, Yamazato. This Michelin Guide restaurant will launch special Xmas menus; Omakase lunch set which its highlights contain sashimi of 6 types of fish, soup of fruit de mare and unagi, and Kaiseki dinner set of monkfish and snow fish as highlights which are served from this 24-25 December. New Year’s Eve menus are a lunch set and 3 dinner sets for guests to choose which are Yama Kaiseki, Sato Kaiseki and Teppanyaki. Don’t forget, it is a Japanese tradition to make New Year mochi on the New Year’s Eve and guests can enjoy this annual tradition in the mochi ceremony.

Period:
– Xmas lunch and dinner 24-25  December 2020
– New Year’s Eve lunch and dinner 31 December 2020

Price:
– Xmas Lunch 1,800THB++/person
– Xmas Dinner 4,500THB++/person
– New Year Eve Lunch 2,500THB++/person
– New Year Eve Dinner; Yama Kaiseki 4,600++/ person, Sato Kaiseki 3,600++/person, Teppanyaki 4,700++/person

Yamazato
Tel: 02 687 9000
E-mail:  fbreservations@okurabangkok.com

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