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Tis the season on Thursday, December 24 at VIU restaurant, St Regis Bangkok. A special Christmas-themed dinner buffet is on the cards with holiday classics such as roasted turkey, seared foie gras and spiced roasted lamb leg. Adults can enjoy the buffet at 3,600++ baht; children aged 5-12 at 1,500++ baht. Alternatively, opt for the free-flow package priced at 4,600++ baht. Then continue the celebrations on December 25 with a merry brunch available until December 27. Highlights of the brunch include grilled Boston lobster, smoked salmon, Wagyu beef striploin, macaron tower and priced at 4.600++ baht, inclusive of free-flow alcoholic drinks.
VIU Restaurant
12th Floor, St Regis Bangkok, 159 Rajadamri Road
Open daily 6-11am, 12-5pm, 6-11pm
02-207-7819, marriott.com
Enoteca Bangkok rings in the festive season with traditional culinary celebrations of North Italy. Highlights include red prawn tartare, puff potatoes, mascarpone and tobiko as well as Enoteca’s version of the famous tortellini in brodo from Bologna. Enjoy a four-course menu at 1,800++ baht or five-course at 2,100++ baht. The festive sets are available from December 15 to January 10, 2021.
39 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Bangkok 10110 0-2258-4386 https://enotecabangkok.com 
Embark on a culinary journey on the eve of December 24 with Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin. Renowned senior head chef Chayawee Sutcharitchan will present a carefully selected eight-course dinner that begins with his famous street food nibbles and ends with sweet surprises. Dinner is priced 3,900++ baht per person or 6,900++ baht inclusive of wine pairing.
This year, spread Christmas joy to your family and friends at the Okura Prestige Bangkok by inviting them to the wonderful Christmas Eve buffet at Up & Above restaurant. Expect festive decorations, a mélange of seasonal favourites and a visit from Santa with presents for the children. Priced 3,900++ baht per person and only 1,000++ baht for children, the buffet will include roasted goose, suckling pig porchetta, lamb with herb crust, fruits du Mer, seasonal artisanal cheeses, great desserts and so much more.
Up & Above24th Floor, Okura Prestige Bangkok, 57 Wireless Road
02-687-9000, okurabangkok.com
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Since Ms.Jigger arrived in Bangkok at the Kimpton Maa-Lai, she has been living on festive mode. This Christmas Eve, visit her at her casa Italiana to indulge in her delicious plans. Expect curated cocktails, fresh pasta and the best of high-end Italian food. The six-course dinner with wine pairing and prosecco is priced at 3,000++ baht, although we recommend going for their narrative cocktails version for only 3,700++ baht.
Ms JiggerL Floor, Kimpton Maa-lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son
02-056-9999, kimptonmaalaibangkok.com
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Celebrate Christmas Eve on December 24 with the charming carollers from the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Children’s Choir, followed by an early visit from the North Pole by Santa and his bag of candy and holiday cheer. Then stay for the lavish dinner buffet, priced 3,500 ++ baht, that includes free-flowing champagne, cocktails, beer and house beverages, accompanied by a live band for rocking around the Christmas tree. Complete the night by staying over at one of Anantara’s beautiful suites and enjoying their Christmas Day Bubbles brunch the next day, Christmas day. Roasted turkey and ham, apple crumble with spiced ice cream and free-flowing champagne and other alcoholic beverages are on the menu for 3,900++ baht.
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel155 Ratchadamri Road
02-126-8866, anantara.com/en/siam-bangkok
Celebrate the holiday season at Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar, Thailand’s highest restaurant, with a four-course dinner on Christmas Eve, priced 2,950 ++ baht per person. The menu highlights pan seared and terrine foie gras with rose apple ravioli and stuffed Perigord Guinea as well as French chestnuts and burgundy nlack truffle. Pay a visit the next day for a three-course Christmas brunch starting at 1,990++ baht and featuring a free-flow oyster station, poached eggs with truffle sabayon, lobster tail, crispy chicken roulade and a free flow of select beverages for an additional price. Additionally, enjoy a 15 per cent discount on bookings made before December 11.
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Indulge in the spirit of the festive season at one of the best French fine dining establishments in Bangkok. Expect only the finest ambience and an exceptional wine cellar and gourmet feast courtesy of Le Normandie’s chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier. The seven-course Christmas Eve dinner, priced 12,500 baht net per person, features delicacies such as duck foie gras terrine, smoked eel, pear, red wine, blue lobster ravioli and more.
Mia’s chef-duo Top and Michelle have carefully tailored the best seasonal tasting menu, among the wonderful dishes are the pumpkin sourdough brioche with shallot butter and onion ash, lobster ballotine, roasted turkey breast, salt-baked venison and more. The warm festive experience will be available on December 24th to 26th for only 3,650++ baht. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Mia
30 Attha Kawi 1 Alley, Sukhumvit Soi 26
02-258-6745, miarestaurantbkk.com
For a more intimate party, 137 Pillars Bangkok is offering a unique dining experience under the star at its rooftop pool. An ultimate dinner for a capacity of 16 people includes pre-dinner cocktails at the rooftop terrace for one hour, followed by a sumptuous six-course dinner with live cooking stations with talented chefs. Priced 60,000 baht net, the six-course menu for 16 highlights dishes like tiger prawns served with mango salsa, pan-seared foie gras served with apple marmalade, truffle and cappuccino soup served with burrata cheese and more.
137 Pillars Bangkok
59 1 Soi Sukhumvit 39
02 079 7000, 137pillarsbangkok.com
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