FAQs

  • SOMA is a modern Thai "social kitchen", a collaboration between three respected Thai chefs, serving innovative comfort food in a canteen-style, communal dining setting rather than a formal fine-dining format.

  • It's on the ground floor of Siam Patumwan House, next to the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), a short walk from BTS National Stadium station. See the location.

  • Open daily, Lunch from 11AM – 4PM (last order 3:15PM) and Dinner from 5 – 11PM (last order 10:30PM).

  • It's led by Chef Chalee Kader (of Michelin-starred Wana Yook and Bib Gourmand 100 Mahaseth), Chef Weerawat "Num" Triyasenawat (of Samuay & Sons), and Head Chef Pak Yamoo.

  • Regional Thai soul food served a la carte, with a focus on bold, comforting flavors. Stone pots are a signature, six varieties, including dishes like shrimp-paste jasmine rice with pork floss and fresh herbs. Separate lunch menu and dinner menu are available, each offering a different selection of dishes for their respective sittings.  

  • Reservations are recommended, especially in the evenings, since it's one of Bangkok's most talked-about new openings and can get busy. Book your table now.

  • Yes, the space is built around long, shared tables designed for group dining and socializing, making it a great fit for larger parties. Enquire your event here.

  • Vibrant, energetic and a little chaotic in the best way, more like a lively social gathering than a quiet fine-dining experience, with an art-gallery like interior.

  • Not in the fine traditional sense, while the culinary pedigree is Michelin-level, SOMA intentionally avoids a formal tasting menu format in favor of a relaxed, table sharing style a la carte experience.

  • Yes, they welcome group gatherings, you can shape the food and flow of the evening around your group size and occasion. Enquire your event here.