Vikarn Bangkok

About Vikarn Bangkok

Vikarn Bangkok is a small, evening-only Thai restaurant on Soi Sathu Pradit 4 in Sathon. The name means night-time, and the theme is Bangkok nightlife. Behind a dark entrance, the room is done in dark and red tones. Downstairs there is an open kitchen with bar seats facing the chefs, and upstairs has private tables.

The food is modern Thai tasting menus that change with the seasons. Dishes are named after songs, and staff sing or dance as each course arrives. Past menus included crispy noodles with Hokkaido scallop, Chumphon crab taco and Thai wagyu tataki. Gourmet & Cuisine listed 4, 7 and 10 courses at ฿1,490++, ฿2,490++ and ฿3,490++. Some à la carte plates run ฿400 to ฿590.

It suits a birthday or anniversary when you want dinner to feel like a show. Book a seating ahead, and sit at the bar if you like watching the kitchen. Reviewers call the performances a little gimmicky but fun. Payment is by card or transfer only.

Why it works for a date

• Creative Thai flavours with playful plating
• Staff sing and perform with each course
• Attentive service
• Generous portions for a tasting menu

Good to be aware of

• Performances can feel gimmicky
• Pricey, and no cash accepted
• Menu changes seasonally, so past dishes may be gone

What to order

Crispy Noodles with Hokkaido Scallop ฿400Royal-style crispy mee krob served with scallop sashimi, caviar and herbs. It appears on both the tasting menu and the à la carte list.

Chumphon Crab TacoCurry-spiced crab on a turmeric taco shell with guacamole and pickles.

Thai Wagyu Tataki ฿590Seared Thai wagyu from Mukdahan with demi-glace and pickled chilli, named after a song like other dishes here.