% Arabica UOB Plaza

About % Arabica UOB Plaza

This % Arabica branch sits in the ground-floor lobby of UOB Plaza, the bank's head office at 690 Sukhumvit Road near Thong Lo. It was the brand's fourth shop in Thailand. The design by Nomura Kougeisha uses white Corian counters and stacked shelving that echoes the lobby staircase, and part of the stairs doubles as seating.

The menu is the usual % Arabica line-up of espresso drinks, filter coffee and matcha, made on custom Slayer machines. Wongnai prices it at about ฿100-250 per person, with a Hot Dark Latte at ฿170. Reviewers recommend the Iced Spanish Latte and the chocolatey Dark Latte.

Seating is limited and the space is built for office workers, so it suits a quick morning coffee before exploring Sukhumvit rather than a long sit-down date. It opens early and closes at 5pm, and it is shut on Sundays, so plan a weekday or Saturday morning.

Why it works for a date

• Smooth Iced Spanish Latte
• Sleek white Corian design
• Pretty latte art
• Opens early for mornings

Good to be aware of

• Limited seating
• Closed Sundays and after 5pm
• Premium prices for coffee

What to order

Hot Dark Latte ฿170Espresso blended with rich chocolate, recommended for people who prefer a softer coffee taste. A Wongnai reviewer praised its latte art.

Iced Spanish LatteA sweetened milk latte over ice that a reviewer described as aromatic, smooth and well rounded.

Lemonade StillA non-coffee option listed among the Wongnai member picks for this branch.