Cafes in Bangkok – Greyhound Cafe, Siam

Address: Siam Center, 3rd Floor, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok. 10330 Thailand

Nearest MRT: Siam

Contact: +662658 1129

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday   11:00 am ~ 10:00 pm

This next cafe should be no stranger to most of you. Greyhound cafe and all their various sister branches (not to mention their amazing fashion arm as well)  are always my go to places for meals when I have friends who are all too used to the platinum food courts and the street side food and want something different. The Siam Center outlet in particular is the one I frequent most since it’s convenient and I love shopping at Siam Center as well. Do note that it used to be on level 1 before Siam Center renovated but it is now at the corner of Siam Center on level 3.

All Greyhound Cafés have a consistent look- a contemporary, industrial chic- combining  metal, wood, exposed ceiling ducts, and raw concrete- accented with some quirky touches to the furnishings. The tables are comfortably spaced and there are seating available both in the cafe itself as well as along the open passageway of the mall.

The menu is fairly extensive and they always have seasonal/festive options that are good to try as well. I don’t remember a single thing that wasn’t tasty in the many times that I’ve gone to Greyhound but there are definitely some items that in my opinion are a must try!

First up! If you’re looking for a thirst quenching drink beyond the usual smoothie or milkshake, give the Granita a try. They come in three flavours: Thai Tea, Yok Lor and Nom Yen. Thai Tea is obviously the signature thai milk tea that you see selling everywhere in bangkok but when made into a granita, the flavours are intensified and it is super satisfying. Similarly for the Yok Lor which is Thai Coffee. Between the Yok Lor and Thai Tea, my vote goes to the Yok Lor! I haven’t tried the Nom Yen which seems to be like a Rose Syrup or Bandung type of drink but I’m certain it’ll taste great as well.

Next up is this seemingly simple dish of Complicated Noodles. The ingredients you see are minced pork, thai green chilli, lettuce leaves and noodle sheets. How you eat it is really pretty much up to you, I start with the lettuce leaf as a base then add on a layer of noodle sheet then minced pork and finally top it off with a little sprinkling of green chilli. It might not sound very tasty but you must try it because the flavours blend together so well and it comes together so nicely when you taste it.

This last dish is a little mysterious in a way that you might not find it in all Greyhound Cafes and I’m not sure why that is the case. It’s a crab meat pasta topped off with mentaiko. Once again another seemingly common dish but somehow they just manage to bring it up another notch and turn it into a dish that is really unforgettable.

If you’re looking for a great tasting meal with simple and tasteful decor, you definitely need to check out Greyhound Cafe.

Address: Siam Center, 3rd Floor, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok. 10330 Thailand

Nearest MRT: Siam

Contact: +662658 1129

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday   11:00 am ~ 10:00 pm

Directions: Head to Siam BTS and take the exit for Siam Center which is located in between Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery.

Note: They’ve got a lot more outlets so check out their website for your most convenient outlet.