Emsphere guide: What to do, where to eat, what to drink (updated 2024)

Whatever activity is on your agenda, Emsphere has a spot for it. From daytime till late night, here’s a guide to all the things to eat, see, and do at Emsphere.

Despite the traffic it brings to the already bustling Sukhumvit, Emsphere really proved itself to be more than just another mall with food here and there, with some “lifestyle brand” stores. It’s a hub of restaurants, a nightlife destination, a luxury mall, and more, all rolled up in one big building. If you find yourself spoiled for choice, we have a handy Emsphere guide on where to start.

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Emsphere guide: What to do, where to eat, what to drink, and more

Where to eat at Emsphere

“Where to eat” is a big question when in Emsphere. They’ve dubbed themselves “the Sleepless Gastronomic Destination” and they really aren’t lying. There is an abundance of restaurants, cafes, and even famous street food vendors who had set up shop at the department store.

Highlights for savoury spots include:

• Bread Street and Street Pizza: Gordon Ramsay opened two of his most popular restaurant chains in Emsphere, making them the first in Thailand.
• Rongklannuar and 26 Express: Two of the beloved braised beef spots set up their second branches here. As they’re both family businesses in Old Town area, it’s for the first time to open new branches anywhere.
• Bianca and Panetti brings their artisanal, wood-fired pizzas to the department store. They’re now one of the staples to try when in Emsphere.
• Zao Zen by Zao Isan and Napha really scratch the itch when you’re craving Thai food. Zao Zen is famed for their Isaan-style noodles, while Napha features Thai quintessential dishes done right.

Highlights for sweet spots include:

• Butterbear: It’s not uncommon to find yourself suddenly surrounded by a horde of people on the ground floor — Butterbear’s fans are really passionate when it comes to their beloved fluffy mascot. The dessert shop selling buttery pastries is worth the visit.
• Bijoux De Beurre Echire: This pastry shop exclusively uses Echire butter to in their products. Echire butter is made from milk from cows grazed only within the pastures Poitou-Charentes, placing the butter on the expensive side, but we can’t have any other croissants after trying theirs.
• Montagne: This artisanal ice cream shop whips up fun flavours that keep us going back. The mind behind the shop is Bhupar “Poon” Choonharas, protégé of French ice cream master Emmanuel Ryon.

For more information, check out our full guide on where to eat in Emsphere, including all we know on 20 different dining spots.

Where to drink at Emsphere

On the 5th floor of Emsphere sits Em Wonder, a hub of nightlife venues that answers to any kind of vibes you’re looking for. A chill night out with a highball? Check. High-energy club with DJs at the booth? Check. Live jazz with wine? Checkity-check.

Highlights include:

• TRIBE Sky Beach Club: An all-day, sky-high beach club with live performances, an infinity pool, and DJs at the regular. Pop by to watch the sun set, stay a while for all the vibes.
• Tokyo Highball: From the team behind 1923 Highball Bar, comes a very casual, al fresco drinking spot featuring their smooth highballs and dishes from their robata grill. Arrive early for deals on highball towers.
• Vinyl & Wine: The only combo that matters. Sit back to a glass of wine and listen to the vinyl collection. Keep an eye on Vinyl & Wine’s social media for live jazz nights, as the vibes are to die for.
• Raze Arcade: For something more high-energy, Raze Arcade is the one and only F1-themed bar in Thailand. Bring some company, have a few drinks, then compete on their F1 simulators.
• Dakjib: Korean BBQ and soju hit that specific spot nothing else can, and this venue closes at 1am — need we say more?

What to do at Emsphere

Despite being known for its F&B venues, Emsphere has many different shops that will complete the lifestyle experience you deserve. Fashion, beauty, perfumes, gadgets, and more — so many to things to shop for, so little time.

• Stroll around IKEA — the Swedish furniture store takes up the whole 3rd floor of Emsphere. Look around for that kitchenware you absolutely need, or perhaps get one of those shark plushies you don’t need but will absolutely brighten up your day. They also serve super price-friendly Swedish food.
• Shop fashion and beauty till you drop — The M and the 1st floors are filled with lifestyle-related products that you can’t help but at least explore. Highlights include garments from Vinn Patararin, perfumes from Borom and Kilian Paris, skincare from skinlab, and more.
• Watch out for concerts in UOB Live — the UOB Live is a concert hall located on the 6th floor capable of hosting up to 6,000 people. While comparatively new, they’re already hosting big names doing tours in Bangkok. The space is also used to hold car shows, exhibitions, and more.
• Check out Em Yard — the little open garden on G Floor is Em Yard. It’s treated as a community space. Art exhibitions are frequently held here.
• Step up your gym game — one of the more underrated aspects of Emsphere is the amount of sports and outdoors-related products to shop. There’s Foot Locker, Camp Studio, and Gori Outdoor on the 1st Floor, as well as a Technogym pop-up on the 2nd Floor for all your home gym needs.

You can find out more information at Emsphere.