Seasonal menus to try during Songkran week in Bangkok this year

Songkran holiday isn’t all about water fights, it’s about the joy of company and tradition — we’re kidding, the food options are so, so good during this time. If you’re staying in the city, here are some seasonal menu you should try during Songkran 2024.

Some restaurants create a special menu just for Songkran, as we really enjoy this Thai New Year for savouring authentic Thai delicacies. Here’s where to enjoy your pick of the mix, from khao chae to grilled river prawn.

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Seasonal menus to try during Songkran week in Bangkok 2024

Songkran Menu at Sirimahannop

Enjoy a Songkran dinner on the river at the majestic Sirimahannop ship. This docked ship welcomes diners aboard with an exclusive Songkran menu including Salmon, Grilled Australian Beef Brisket, Steamed Dutch Mussel Pot, and a dessert of Mango & Passionfruit Panna Cotta. These are recommended along with two new social cocktail buckets to be enjoyed with company.

The Songkran menus are served from April 12-15, 2024.

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Songkran Set Menu at The St. Regis Bangkok

Set sail through the waters of authentic Thai recipes with the special set menu at VIU Restaurant. Chef de Cuisine Pongsakorn Boonruang has prepared six courses that showcase Thailand’s robust tastes, reimagined into dishes fit for a royal. Highlights include prawn satay tartlet, grilled seabass in banana leaf, pan-seared duck breast in red curry sauce, and more. Thai musical performances and authentic food demonstration also to be expected.

The Songkran Set Menu is available at VIU on 12-15 April, 12pm-10pm.

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Culinary Celebration Dinner at The Peninsula Bangkok

River Cafe & Terrace introduces its new International Dinner Buffet just in time for the family holiday. With the Chao Phraya River as the backdrop, guests will savour a curation of delicacies from Chef de Cuisine Nick Gannaway, which includes Salt-Baked Barramundi, Smoked Australian A4 Wagyu, Kurobuta Pork Belly, Tomahawk steaks, Hokkaido snow crab, and more.

The Culinary Celebration Dinner Buffet is available daily at River Cafe & Terrace, 6pm-10pm.

Ayutthaya River Prawn at Shangri-La Bangkok

At Salathip Thai Restaurant, giant freshwater prawns are taking centre stage this season. The kitchen gets the best batches of river prawn from Ayutthaya everyday to cater to Bangkok foodie likings. Apart from the simple but so sumptuous Grilled River Prawns, other items like River Prawns in Spicy Southern Style Yellow Curry, or Steamed River Prawns with Glass Noodles and Ginger are also available.

The Ayutthaya River Prawn menus are available at Salathip Thai Restaurant until June 30, 2024, 6pm-10pm.

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Songkran Sensations Buffet at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

This Songkran, Goji Kitchen + Bar is bringing together all the favourites from inside and outside the hotel. In addition to the already amazing array of seafood on ice, sashimi, grilled wagyu, lamb rack, and many other dishes, the seasonal khao chae from Siam Tea Room also presents itself at the live station. On top of that, Lim Lao Ngow, Gonuch Moo Yang Muang Trang, and Khanom Buang Sirinthip are invited to serve their noodles, grilled suckling pig, and Thai crispy pancakes, respectively. This indulgent feast ends with refreshing shaved milk ice from Ting Ting Bingsu.

The Songkran Sensations buffet is served at Goji Kitchen + Bar for lunch, brunch, and dinner during April 12-14, 2024.

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Songkran Special Brunch Buffet at SO/ Bangkok

Brunch at Red Oven has always been a joy, and the live jazz makes the experience all the better. This Songkran, SO/ Bangkok has curated an array of themed menus that will perk you right up before rushing down for the water fights. Taeng-Mo Pla-Heang (watermelon with sweet dried fish and crispy shallots) will help you survive the Bangkok heat, the river prawn tom yum will give you the spicy kick you need, and of course, khao chae for the intense summer weather.

The Songkran Special Brunch is available at Red Oven on Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 April, 12-3pm.

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Thai New Year Sunday Jazzy Brunch at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

The Sunday Jazzy Brunch is available every weekend of April, taking diners on an epicurean journey throughout the four regions of Thailand. Pick your favourite culinary theme and enjoy the hyper-local dishes. The Northern Thailand edition features sai oua, gaeng kare gai and khao soi, while the Northeastern edition serves spicy som tum, gaeng aom, and tom saeb nuea. The last weekend sees vibrant Southern dishes like khao yum, gaeng kua hoi khom bai chapoo, and khanom jeen nam ya pooh.

The Thai New Year Sunday Jazzy Brunch will take place at Rossini’s and The Living Room on April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 12pm-3pm.

This story first appeared on Prestige Online Thailand.