Ba hao 八號

Skip the chaotic Yaowarat main drag and hit Soi Nana. Ba hao 八號 is exactly the cinematic, dimly lit Chinese shophouse vibe you want. Moody. Intimate. Undeniably cool. Those tracking Bangkok's cocktail pulse grab a stool at the bar—ask for Pun—and lean into serious Asian-fusion tapas. We're talking classically executed Taiwanese plates with a sharp modern edge. Duck wontons drenched in chili sesame oil. Caramelized pork belly tucked into pillowy mantou. Tofu crackers cut by a bright Asian pear salsa. It’s heavy on flavor, skipping the usual grease. The drinks? Absolute standouts. The mixology leans hard into bold, Chinese-inspired aromatics—the signature Opium cocktail is a non-negotiable order. Space is tight inside this atmospheric enclave, and street-side tables get snapped up fast. Book a table. Order the coriander ice cream. Stay late.