Go on a Global Gastronomic Journey With These Fresh New Restaurants

Here’s your recipe for the perfect weekend: Friends, great food and drinks, and nothing on the agenda except chilling out. 

True to its name, 111 Social House at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is where you can look forward to good times with your good friends. Set right by the sparkling sea, this lifestyle venue is perfect for spending an entire day at. Feast on hearty homemade sharing plates like Burger Sliders, modern Thai-style Tapas, and Thai classics like Green Curry while soaking in the sunshine at the lawn with your pets, or joining in on any of the hands-on workshops to pick up a new skill.

Another blissful beachside venue awaits at Kimpton Kitalay Samui’s SHADES Ocean Lounge & Pool. You’ll find everything from retro Tiki-style cocktails to frozen margaritas and daiquiris, and tall glasses of refreshing local craft and draft beers. Light bites like pizzas, poolside cabanas to nap in, and even foot reflexology sessions make it all too easy to spend a whole day relaxing here.

If a lively evening is what you’re after, a beachfront barbecue may do just the trick. At the idyllic 333 At The Beach located at InterContinental Phuket Resort, you can look forward to leisurely, charcoal-grilled seafood dinners. Tuck into treats from Grilled Phuket Lobster to juicy Kurobuta Pork Chops, and even plant-based options proudly using locally grown vegetables like Charred Local Jackfruit nestled between Gluten-free Tortillas. Wash it all down with craft cocktails in botanical-forward flavours like Elderflower Negroni or a Watermelon Spritz. 

What about an evening of delicious Thai food accompanied by live music? At Rakhang Thai Bistro & Bar, good tunes and even better bites are on the menu. A family-friend breakfast buffet spot by day and a lively bistro by night, this atmospheric restaurant located in Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach offers both Thai specialties like Tom Yum Goong and Phad Thai and Western favourites like Spaghetti Carbonara. For the perfect experience, grab an alfresco seat to enjoy the gorgeous sunset over the Ao Nang river while enjoying tunes from talented local musicians. 

But if a quieter evening is your idea of a perfect weekend, then the elegant Fireplace Grill & Bar will tick all the right boxes. Located at InterContinental Bangkok, this beloved European restaurant has been a stalwart in the Bangkok dining scene known for its quality food and excellent service. Serving classic European dishes like Dover sole, butter-roasted lobster from the pristine waters of Nova Scotia, and wines personally sourced from family-owned vineyards around the world, this chic restaurant is perfect for date nights, or a gathering with close friends.

A perfectly crafted cocktail in a classy bar is the best way to cap off the night. At Kimpton Kitalay Samui’s LANAI Bar & Lounge, Thai-centric cocktails are the star of the show with tipples made using local spirits and fresh Thai produce. An elegant Thai-inspired decor provides the perfect backdrop for your cocktail journey as you sip on inventive drinks like Roasted Tangerine Negroni. 

If whisky and cigars are more your vibe, you’ll find it all at the stylish Finishing Post. A destination bar at Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park, Finishing Post is home to Cuban cigars and over 50 different whiskeys. This includes rare Scottish single malts dating back to 1952 and premium Japanese whiskeys, making this classy bar perfect for a relaxing end to the day. 

For a truly unforgettable end to the night, head upstairs to the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar, Panorama. Perched 23 floors above the city, this sky-high restaurant and bar at Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park offers up both Thai and international cuisines, as well as classic cocktails, spirits, and international wines. If there’s someone you’d really like to impress, you won’t go wrong with a reservation for the Panorama Deck, an open-air area where you can enjoy your drinks with a priceless view. 

Known amongst foodies as the place for a fine dining Japanese experience in Bali, the award-winning KO Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge at InterContinental Bali Resort offers not just one—but three authentic Japanese dining experiences under one roof. On top of a lively teppanyaki grill, there’s also a sushi and sashimi restaurant, and a cocktail lounge offering sake-based cocktails and Japanese beers. Completing the experience is the restaurant’s zen-imbued interiors—including a tranquil garden perfect for a post-dinner stroll—that transports you straight to Japan while you’re in Bali. 

If it’s a relaxing weekend you’re after, you’ll find it all at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. There’s Makase, the hotel’s brunch destination that serves up hearty plates made with fresh, Balinese produce. Inspired by Bali’s vibrant street food scene, you’ll find all manner of local delicacies in this charming café like Tongseng Kambing (local lamb shoulder in coconut gravy) and even plant-based versions of traditional Indonesian fare like vegan Rendang. 

If a languid afternoon spent nibbling on exquisite pastries and freshly baked goods is your idea of a perfect weekend,  a calm and relaxing time awaits you at Pottery Café, also located in the same hotel. Coffee geeks will find an exciting selection of local beans here from Sumatra to Bali, and can even choose the way they would like to enjoy the coffee, whether as an espresso or a pourover. What’s more, every Thursday and Saturday from 3 - 5pm, guests can also join in on a coffee-making workshop to learn the art behind this fascinating (and aromatic!) process. 

And when evening comes around, you won’t have to leave the hotel either for a buzzy night out. Hop over to Tree Bar, an alfresco speakeasy that’s nestled under a majestic and sacred Pule tree to sip on storied cocktails. You’ll find an array of bespoke concoctions anchored by local spirits such as arak and infused with aromatic local herbs and spices.

Beer o’clock never looked so good with Beer Garden at Crowne Plaza Vientiane. Come sunset, this popular locale fills up with those in the know who head to this buzzy beer garden for its wide selection of international beers, satisfying local Laos-style bites, and its comfortably casual vibe. Live music and pumping DJ sets also ensure that the vibe stays high all night long in one of Laos’ top watering holes. 

With Singapore being known as a foodie’s paradise, there’s no better way to sample the island’s diverse culinary options than at Express Café & Bar. Located in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena, you’ll find an array of all-day eats here including local delights and international favourites complete with wines and beers to accompany your meal. 

Variety is the name of the game at Hop Kitchen at Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre. This all-day dining venue is where you can indulge in global cuisines from day to night. Kick-start your day with an international buffet breakfast before tucking into Asian classics for lunch and dinner like Burmese Chicken Curry, the beloved Italian Ricotta Gnocchi, and even hearty Hot Pot in all sorts of flavours ranging from aromatic Thai-style to spicy Sichuan-style.

You’ll also be spoilt for choice at Hop Bar. Here, you’ll find an extensive menu of libations like refreshing local craft beers on tap and single-origin coffee beans carefully procured from Vietnam’s best coffee farms. With Vietnam’s colourful coffee culture, this is one experience you can’t miss—select your coffee bean of choice and desired coffee preparation method, and watch the skillful baristas brew up the perfect cup of joe for you. 

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