Erawan Bangkok turns twenty with new look

Erawan Bangkok has finally finished its revamp process and boasts various tenants to live up to its “Eat-Play-Live” concept. 
Visitors can expect diverse cuisines from known names in the dining scene, an art gallery, casual cafes and top-tier wellness centres. Not to mention, the world-famous Erawan Shrine should you need a spiritual pick-me-up. 
For more than 20 years, Erawan Bangkok has remained a popular destination for locals and visitors from around the world. Blending classic style with modern design, the refreshed Erawan Bangkok aspires to be an ‘Eat-Play-Live”lifestyle destination. 
Erawan Bangkok spoils foodies with many choices. Erawan Tea Room, where traditional Thai flavours meet sophistication, offers a Thai lunch set which features Chicken coconut soup (tom kha kai), Spicy crab curry with wild betel leaves (gaeng khua pu), Stir-fried shrimp in garlic and pepper sauce and Scrambled egg with moringa leaves, all served with steamed rice. Or enjoy a classic English afternoon tea set, which blends Thai and Western influences.
Jharokha, a spin-off of Indus restaurant, offers refined Indian cuisine with dishes such as a platter of mini naan and six chutneys for flavourful mixes-and-matches or Champaran gosht or marinated goat meat slow-cooked for six hours in a traditional clay pot.
Chisana Nami shows off its teppanyaki speciality with its signature Grilled Hokkaido scallop with miso butter. Plump and sweet bivalve with umami sauce proves to be an addictive combo.
Man Ho Bistro, a spin-off of Man Ho, showcases bold and vibrant tastes of Sichuan and Shandong with offerings like Preserved eggs and Steamed eggplant with Sichuan chilli sauce.
Known for its authentic flavours, Nara Thai Cuisine brings street food to the dining table with the Moo satay set, served with a rich peanut sauce and bread cubes, and Sticky rice with mango for a sweet and refreshing end.
Last but not least, savour Empanadas stuffed with minced beef complemented by chimichurri sauce at Argentine steakhouse El Gaucho.  
Perk up a dull afternoon with a cup of joe at Shaloba, a Turkish coffee shop that offers a traditional experience with premium coffee beans from top-producing regions. Or visit illy Café for a caffeine kick and pasta dishes.
Visit Italasia for wines. Or check out Karmakamet for its newest collection, “1971 To Deng Karma & Son”, for portable fragrance products. 
Wellness-wise, you can check up on yourself from hair to capillaries. Papilla by Kim Lim from Singapore can provide premier scalp and hair care through exceptional services and exclusive products. Soma Health Clinic, a prominent holistic health centre from Denmark, uses natural treatments and alternative medicine to restore both physical and mental health. Visit Longa Heart Health Medical Center, which specialises in innovative and non-invasive cardiac treatments.
Finally, Scene Erawan serves as an art gallery where various art exhibitions are in the pipeline. The space seamlessly blends Thai heritage with modern aesthetics, complementing the mall’s new design. Visit Erawan Bangkok’s website.