Four Seasons Magazine

“It’s one of my favourite things.” — Daniel Dae Kim

“Every time I go to the hotel, I’m greeted by name. I feel the warmth. I love BKK Social Club, where [beverage manager] Philip Bischoff is so welcoming; he’s become a good friend. He comes to our bars, and I go to his. I don’t place an order—I have whatever he mixes for me. And Cafe Madeleine is also amazing: [executive pastry chef] Andrea Bonaffini’s pastries taste as good as they look.” — Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij

“There’s also a bar called Zest in Cheongdam that’s really great.” — Daniel Dae Kim

“The other noodle place I love, Sai Nam Phueng, is very underrated and not as well known. It’s a simple, family-run place where everything is done well, especially noodles with stewed chicken wings. It’s addictive. I always have three bowls.” — Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij

“Every time I go to the hotel, I’m greeted by name. I feel the warmth. I love BKK Social Club, where [beverage manager] Philip Bischoff is so welcoming; he’s become a good friend. He comes to our bars, and I go to his. I don’t place an order—I have whatever he mixes for me. And Cafe Madeleine is also amazing: [executive pastry chef] Andrea Bonaffini’s pastries taste as good as they look.” — Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij

“It’s the only three-star Michelin restaurant in Seoul.” — Daniel Dae Kim

“My favourite Thai restaurant is right across from Wat Pho, and when you dine, you’re looking out onto the temple illuminated beautifully at night. My favourite dish is their take on pad krapow stir-fried beef with Thai holy basil, only they make it with short rib so it melts in your mouth.” — Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij

“If you’re tired of eating Korean food when you’re in Korea, I highly recommend it.” — Daniel Dae Kim

“Rung Rueang is my favourite noodle place, but everyone knows about it and it’s always busy.” — Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij

“It’s been there forever, and the quality is still just fantastic.” — Daniel Dae Kim

“Some of my favourite bars are in the Cheongdam area.” — Daniel Dae Kim

“A place that does it so well is Jinmi. It has a very neighbourhood feel.” — Daniel Dae Kim