As we see a slow recovery of the whole Covid-19 situation, in spite of things still being slow, let’s explore Korean Town @ Sukhumvit Plaza in central Bangkok.
With small shops, restaurants and bars, Korean Town is located a mere 1,5km from Millennium Residence in Bangkok.
Taking a brisk walk, it would take around 15 minutes to get to Korean Town from Millennium Residence.
Korean food, additionally, Korean food products and beverages, are found all around Korean Town and can be quite an exploration as a Western tourist visiting Bangkok.
Of course, if you are a resident, or a co-owner of Millennium Residence in Bangkok, you have access to Korean Town all year around.
Not only having access to Korean Town all year around, but also quite nearby Millennium Residence as a convenience.
Unlike many Korean Towns around the world, such as in Los Angeles, Canada, and many other cities, Korean Town in central Bangkok is a bit different.
Korean Town on Sukhumvit Road in Central Bangkok, Thailand
Consisting of a U-shaped complex, with a square in the middle, Korean Town in Bangkok is very easy to find.
Not least, above all, if you use online mapping services such as Google Maps.
If you take the BTS, in other words, the famous Skytrain in Bangkok, then you just drop of at the Asoke BTS station, and you are basically at Korean Town.
Or, in like manner, you can drop off at the Nana BTS station as well.
Korean Town, located in the middle of both these BTS stations, is easy to spot.
Korean Food @ Korean Town in Bangkok
Korean food in general, to begin with, is probably most famous for the traditional Korean barbecue.
Putting various food items, meat, vegetables, and more, on a small grill and enjoy is always a treat.
Some nice pork belly grilled to perfection and, of course, an ice cold beverage of your liking, and you are all good to go.
A very exciting thing about the how the Koreans serve their food, beyond the main dishes of course, is all the tasty side dishes.
At Korean Town in Bangkok, nearby Millennium Residence, every Korean restaurant serve their own assortment of side dishes.
Kimchi | Korean Classic in Central Bangkok
Kimchi, gaining a superstar status, is a fermented dish where the components can vary.
However, for the most part, Kimchi usually include a combination of vegetables, fish sauce, chili peppers, salt, ginger and, not least, garlic.
Originally meant as a way to preserve for the winter months, the pickled dish is,, consequently fermented.
Kimchi can be eaten both as a side dish, but also, moreover, as an appetizer.
Visiting a restaurant in Korean Town in Bangkok, in short, you will be certain to experience Kimchi.
And, in like manner, Korean Town is riddled with restaurants serving dishes, such as, sushi and sashimi.
Sashimi is usually bits of raw, and very tasty, fish or various kind.
More Goodies @ Sukhumvit Plaza in Bangkok
For the cost conscious, if you avoid ordering the traditional Korean grill, Korean food does not have to be that expensive.
The restaurant Viking offer a tasty buffet for a reasonable price.
You don’t have to go for the full Monty when visiting Korean Town in Bangkok.
Explore the many desserts and try out the place Sul Bing.
Serving you the traditional Bingsu, in other words, shaved ice with sweet toppings and some other goodies.
A Bingsu can be shared with friends, or family, as it can be rather big for one person and they are not super cheap either.
If you want a calmer place, just for a drink, visit Blues Bar at Korean Town.
No, not too much blues music, but a very cool no-thrill just drink hole in the wall ran by a super-friendly Japanese (!).
You will (most likely) thank us later.
So if you stay at Millennium Residence in Bangkok, nearby Asoke, make sure that you visit Korean Town.
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If you have any further questions, please contact us at the Millennium Residence in Bangkok Juristic Office, tel. 02-259-1122 ext. 5000
Email: millennium@ppmthai.com
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