Dining extravaganza

Being a food writer by profession but an experienced grocery shopper by passion, the only thing that would excite me more than an opening of an awesome new restaurant is a good new supermarket.

And when such two happenings combine, especially in my residential neighbourhood, I consider it a great gastronomic boon.

Launched two weeks ago on the northern end of Phrom Phong near Phetchaburi Road was Tops Food Hall Sukhumvit 39.

The brand-new food hall is Central Retail’s first standalone gastronomic bazaar set in a 4,800m² purposely designed building.

The two-storey, glass-facade venue is equipped with a world-class premium supermarket and more than 15 cafes and food shops, aiming to cater to local residents and expats, especially the Japanese, in the upscale…