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RESTAURANTS
Ekkamai’s flourishing food scene is known for its quaint eateries and fine-quality cuisines. Meat lovers can enjoy woodfired grills with meat cooked in every way possible at Meatilicious or, enjoy the grilled chicken and free-range chicken on binchotan charcoal at Gen Japanese Charcoal Grill. Diners can relish in trying the ten-course menu with beer pairing at Upstairs at Mikkeller or experience the essence of traditional Thai and Northern Isaan flavours at the open-aired relaxed ambiance of Sabai Jai Gai Yang with their signature dish – grilled chicken. Try the stewed beef noodles or sukiyaki at the Michelin Guide recommended restaurant Wattanapanit, which is also one of the oldest beef stew restaurants in Bangkok. Head to the only authentic Cajun and Creole Cuisine in Bangkok, Bourbon St. Restaurant & Oyster Bar, to experience New Orleans-style hospitality blended with Thai charm. To get a taste of molecular gastronomy, visit Cuisine de Garden where innovative techniques create magic to offer liquid nitrogen-generated fare. Enjoy a mouthwatering journey at the Michelin-awarded restaurant – Pesca Mar & Terra Bistro which follows a market-to-table concept with the freshest organic products, prime seafood, and juicy steaks.
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CAFÉS
Ekkamai is forever expanding its cafe scene, with new cool cafes popping up every now and then. To get a rich taste of Thai-Ethiopian-Brazilian blended coffee, head to Ekkamai Macchiato’s house-style cafe and try their locally brewed Roots or Bottomless. Un Fashion Café is a vintage-and-retro styled two-story coffee house where you can sip some caramel lattes and enjoy their lemon tart. Sip some authentic Japanese or Chinese tea at Peace Oriental Teahouse and their Koicha Cream (home-made milk ice cream) is a must-try. Indulge in some handcrafted coffee and order the butter waffles while you enjoy watching the art gallery at Ink & Lion Café. Look out for the nitrogen-infused Nitro Cold-Brew poured right from a beer tap at Kaizen Café Co, which also serves Australian-styled chai lattes. Hidden in a small alley is a hipster café, One Ounce for Onion, where you can get your brunch with roasted coffee or, satisfy your sweet cravings at Yellow Spoon pastry with some freshly-baked goods. For a Japanese-styled café, head to SLO Café (formerly known as Nikko Café) – an indoor garden where you can have some Japanese salad and sip Ice Matcha Lattes. Vegan or gluten-free options are available at Theera Healthy Bake.
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NIGHTLIFE
Find a wide range of draught beers at Ekkamai Beerhouse, which is also home to a variety of games, featuring pool tables, shuffleboard, and TV screens or, enjoy the weekend football and some live music at the Irish pub Castle Bar. Spend your evening at the retro tropical cocktail bar at Pink Flaming Bar, which gives off an 80’s vibe with retro music or if you prefer bass-heavy and EDM tunes then head to DND (Do Not Disturb Club) – also a favourite among locals. The Cassette Music Bar has pop-rock and 90s music with a relaxed vibe or head to Nunglen & Escobar, which usually tends to attract crowds loving a range of musical genres. Tuba Bar & Restaurant is like going to your friend’s house that is decorated partly-bohemian and partly-vintage – where you can enjoy cocktails while playing darts or pool. For something more upscale, try Orihara Shoten which is a sake-specialised bar or visit Sugar Ray to sip some creative cocktails and revel in a sophisticated speakeasy ambiance.
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LEISURE
Ekkamai also has lots to do during the daytime. Escape the heat by heading to Sub Zero Ice Skating and slide through the ice rink or immerse yourself into a flight stimulator at Gateway Ekkamai mall. Unwind and relax at one of the best massage institutions in Thailand – Heathland, where you will find experts of Thai traditional massages, holistic therapies, and spa treatments.
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SHOPPING
Gateway Ekkamai Shopping Mall offers an alternative shopping experience where you will find lots of authentic Japanese restaurants and products with a zone called Japanese Town, dedicated to all things from Japan. To watch the latest movies, head to Major Ekkamai Sukhumvit or spend your day at Bangkok Planetarium and explore the underwater life. Un Fashion Vintage store is one of the rare shops in town where you will find a wide collection of vintage items and leather goods from well-known brands. Big C supermarket is at the centre of Ekkamai and is a perfect option for some grocery shopping.
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HOSPITALS
There are two main well-recognised and reliable hospitals in the area – Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Sukhumvit Hospital. Also, there is the Ekkamai Dental Clinic with qualified dental specialists.
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SCHOOLS
Ekkamai International School offers the best education in the area meeting the academic needs of local and international students. Singapore International School Ekkamai is ideal for nursery to primary school students, while Kids Academy International is a pre-school offering structured daily playgroups for children.
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TRANSPORT
Ekkamai is at the centreboard of CBD with many options available to travel within the city and all-around Thailand. Travel to Sukhumvit or Silom area from BTS Ekkamai or head to Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai and take a trip down to Pattaya, Chonburi, and other popular destinations. For travelers heading to the international airport, there is an Express highway to Suvarnabhumi International Airport at the end of Ekkamai road. To avoid traffic while heading back, there is ARL Airport link from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Makkasan ARL Station where you can take the MRT and head to Sukhumvit MRT to reach the city centre.
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BUSINESS
Ekkamai is not short of business complexes. The Bangkok Business Center Building is within proximity to BTS Ekkamai. The neighbourhood also offers a lot of co-working spaces and private offices – including Union Space, Ma:D Ekkamai, Hubba, and Cluster by Hubb at S.S.P Tower.