Brought over from Kyoto, the hyper-cool %Arabica coffee chain is steadily growing its Thai footprint. Its outpost in the EmQuartier mall, with a balcony overlooking the courtyard's jungle-dripping waterfall, is one of its prettiest. Order the Spanish Latte. 

Hidden on the top floors of Phrom Phong's Japanese-inspired Sarnies cafe, the easy- going Funkytown bar puts the fun back into a cocktail scene that's increasingly growing hyper-sleek and serious. Drinks riff on Thai staples, such as green curry or and tom yum soup.

Authentic taste, fast service, and reasonable prices. Each steaming bowl of minced pork soup and perfectly flavored tom yum broth is topped with homemade fish balls and, if you so fancy, crispy fish skin.

Looking for the coolest souvenirs of Bangkok? You must head to The Only Market. This cool store has 3 locations, this one in the hip EmSphere, and has clothes, bags, cups, and more made by local artists and artisans.