"Tim Butler's Silom institution has plated fearless global cooking since 1998 — book it for Bangkok's most reliable late dinner."
Eat Me has run since 1998 down a quiet soi off Convent Road in Silom, founded by Australian siblings Darren and Cherie Hausler. It is neither a hotel restaurant nor a chain, and it pairs an in-house art gallery with one of the city's steadiest kitchens.
The Kitchen
Chef Tim Butler, who cooked under Marcus Samuelsson and Daniel Boulud in New York, runs a menu that joins global techniques with Thai ingredients. The cooking is confident and direct, and the kitchen has held its standard across more than two decades.
Butler points first-timers to the clams served with nam, a funky fermented Thai sausage, in a coriander-lime broth. The a la carte runs from grilled tiger prawns with tom-yum-spiced olive oil at 475 baht to pan-seared Alaskan sea scallops at 720 baht, and desserts such as the sticky date pudding have their own following. The kitchen runs late, which is part of why chefs eat here on their nights off.
The Room
Drinks start at the ground-floor bar, with cocktails built on Thai ingredients like betel leaf, before dinner moves up to a minimalist second-storey room or a bamboo-screened, candle-lit terrace. The crowd is international and the mood is relaxed rather than formal.
The in-house gallery rotates work by local and visiting artists, so the space changes through the year. Open daily from 5 pm to 1 am, with a Sunday brunch from late morning, it is one of the easier serious tables to get into late.
Best for a late solo dinner
Late hours, counter-friendly service, and a menu that rewards curiosity make this a good solo table or an easy first date. You can eat well at the bar without a reservation and stay as late as you like.
Not for: Not for diners after a quiet, formal tasting menu. It is a busy, social a la carte room that runs late, and the energy can be loud on weekend nights.
Common Questions
Is Eat Me in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Eat Me appears in the Michelin Guide Thailand with a Michelin Plate distinction, and it is listed on the World's 50 Best Discovery platform.
Who is the chef at Eat Me?
Tim Butler is the head chef and co-owner. He previously cooked under Marcus Samuelsson and Daniel Boulud in New York before leading the Bangkok kitchen.
What should I order at Eat Me?
Chef Tim Butler recommends the clams served with nam, a fermented Thai sausage, in a coriander-lime broth. The sticky date pudding is a long-running dessert favourite.
Where is Eat Me and what are its hours?
Eat Me is at 1/6 Soi Phiphat 2, off Convent Road in Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500. It opens daily from 5 pm to 1 am, with a Sunday brunch.
