Asia Today Bar — Restaurant in Pom Prap Subdistrict

Okay, so this is a review of a cocktail bar from a guy who's currently not drinking alcohol, so take this all with a pinch of salt - and a dash of bitters.

Hot take, but I think most mocktails are basically the cocktails they're copying but like, 20% less good. That's certainly not the case here.

Located in hip Soi Nana of Bangkok's Chinatown, it's a tight but slickly appointed space that takes it up a couple of notches from the bohemian vibe of neighbouring hotspots. Despite the massive fiberglass shark hanging from the ceiling, the mixology concept is based on honey, with each page of the drinks menu featuring cocktails made with different types of wild honey, all locally sourced in Thailand.

And for those who are current enjoying Boozy Bangkok from the somewhat limited comfort of the wagon (c'est moi) there's also a page with non-alcoholic cocktails made from a varied selection of those honeys.

Of the 6-7 mocktail / cocktails on offer, we tried 3 of them. And it's absolutely no hyperbole to say that each one of them absolutely knocked our socks off. Blew our ears back. Punched us right in our faces and came back for more. Tart, sweet, crisp, smooth - all amped up to 11.

In general, Bangkok is becoming much for accessible for the non-drinkers among us, from zero alc beers in bars and restaurants, to the slowly expanding mocktail sections in mixology drinks lists. FOr my mileage, the nicer places do better than the hole in the walls, but it's looking up, hang-over free. But Asia Today is leading the pack by a mile.

Also, there seems to be a friendly rivalry with other top hipster bar Teens of Thailand, but I guess they're cousin bars? In any case, both have certainly done their part to put the Bangkok Mixology Scene - and Soi Nana in particular - on the map.

Finally, for the drinkers - the rest of the drinks looked amazing. And for any bees reading this, they sell...

Wow all of these drinks here are honey 🍯 infused and this is bar number 7/12 🎭

So the drink that my friend ordered came inside a honeycomb glass and it was definitely not edible but the drink was absolutely out of this world it was so delicious!!

🤤 I ordered the classic sort of like a old-fashioned that was also infused in honey and that was so delicious I literally drank it like it was juice so be careful it’ll hit you when you least expected especially the bourbon in there!

I quite like the ambience here it was very casual very artsy and very welcoming actually there’s a huge group of people at the bar and shortly after we got there and ordered our drinks they left because it was quite late at night anyway it was a bar that I would highly recommend to try and go !

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Asia Today is hands-down one of the coolest bars I’ve been to in Bangkok. Tucked away in Chinatown, it has this moody, intimate vibe that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret. But the real magic? The drinks.

I came specifically to try the Apis Dorsata cocktail, and it did not disappoint. Made with wild honey from the giant rock bee of Thailand, it’s served in a beeswax mug (yes, really!) and topped with wild honey foam. The flavor was unreal—earthy, floral, slightly nutty, and perfectly balanced. Not overly sweet, just super complex and smooth. You can tell they take their ingredients seriously.

The bartenders were super friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. They walked me through the story behind the honey and how they work with local gatherers. It felt like more than just a drink—it was a whole experience.

If you’re into cocktails that push boundaries and tell a story, Asia Today is a must. The Apis Dorsata alone is...