A Culinary Melting Pot: French, German, and Japanese Gems in Phra Khanong

July 25, 2026 Not Your Typical Tourist

Phra Khanong has evolved into one of Bangkok’s ultimate neighborhood melting pots for global cuisine. With family visiting in town, we spent a week exploring the neighborhood’s vibrant food scene. From award-winning French pastries and a hidden German bakery with a romantic history to an unforgettable Japanese artisan gelateria, here are three spots that absolutely stole the show.

1. The French Masterclass: Épicurien French Bakery

Located in the bustling W District, Épicurien earned two enthusiastic thumbs up from our family. The croissants, madeleines, and baguettes here are nothing short of spectacular—and for good reason.

The bakery was founded by Thai-French Chef Enzo Le Bohec, who took home 1st place for the Best Croissant in Paris (organized by the Paris Bakers’ Syndicate, Syndicat des Boulangers-Pâtissiers du Grand Paris) in 2021. He left France to bring his craft to Bangkok, utilizing imported French AOP butter and authentic ingredients like Madagascar vanilla to flawlessly recreate the Parisian boulangerie experience.

📍 Location: W District, Sukhumvit 71 Rd
📞 Phone: 080-791-2902
⏰ Hours: Mon–Sun: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🌐 Facebook: Épicurien French Bakery

2. The Romantic German Hidden Gem: NeverMind – The German Bakery

Tucked away in Soi Sukhumvit 48, NeverMind feels like a quiet, comforting haven. The backstory alone is captivating: three-quarters of a century ago, a dashing young naval officer disembarked in the port of Bangkok. Though he hadn’t planned to stay, he fell in love, settled down, and founded a family here. His passion for traditional German baked goods and his resilient, “NeverMind” attitude became the soul of this bakery.

Everything is made fresh in-house daily using premium ingredients. We highly recommend their superb apple crumble and the authentic pretzels, which come served with a wonderfully generous amount of butter. It is the perfect, relaxed neighborhood spot to grab a fine cup of coffee and watch the world go by.

📍 Location: 1112, 29 Soi Sukhumvit 48
📞 Phone: 087-927-3388
⏰ Hours: Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
🌐 Facebook: NeverMind The German Bakery

3. A Slice of Tokyo: Rintaro (W District)

My interest was immediately piqued when my niece proclaimed, “I just had the best ice cream of my life!” Naturally, she had to take us back for a second round.

Founded by Tokyo native Shintaro Nakajima, Rintaro brings artisanal, seasonal Japanese gelato to Bangkok. They offer 18 rotating flavors made fresh daily, using zero artificial additives and relying entirely on the natural sweetness of ripe fruits and pure honey.

For 150 THB, you get two generous scoops served in a freshly baked, Japanese-style waffle cone (available in maple or cacao flavors). We tried the Camembert Cheese & Mixed Nuts alongside the Kinako Mochi (roasted soybean with chewy mochi pieces)—a flawless combination.

Pro-Tip: The spot is incredibly popular; we even noticed savvy local customers ordering ahead and having the staff deliver the gelato directly to their cars idling outside the shop!