Making friends with Oskar
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A new restaurant and bar on Sukhumvit Soi 11 serves up some great wines and strong cocktails - cheers!
Sukhumvit Soi 11 has long been a clubbing destination for Bangkok’s party people and now new kids on the block Oskar Bistro is drawing the social set to the area at sundown.
Owned by a group of Frenchmen who like good food, good wines and good spirits, Oskar opened its doors in March just a few doors down from Bed Supperclub. The former Italian restaurant was transformed into a cosy, friendly bistro with airy and simple decor. While proper tables are available for those who come here to eat, the massive centre bar is where most drinkers and diners seem to gravitate. A cushioned sofa corner and low table is available for friends who need privacy to gossip, but the majority of patrons prefer to sit around the bar and mingle with fellow Bangkokians, both Thai and expat residents.
The French love their wines, and they know how to serve it. Oskar offers a good variety of reds, whites and bubbly from France and other countries. A bottle of Concha Y Toro Chardonnay 2009 from Chile goes for Bt990, the Mount Langhi Ghiran Shiraz 2005 from Australia is priced Bt2,890 while a bottle of sparkling wine – 7 Cascine Prosecco Extra Dry Spumante from Italy - starts at Bt1,090. Wine is available by the glass from Bt145 and a glass of sparkling wine is Bt185.
Oskar also has a big cocktail list and the bartenders are experts in mixing up a mojito. Highly recommended is classic mojito, as well as their signature concoctions like Red Mojito with a splash of strawberry juice and triple sec. If you prefer long drink, order a Woo Woo, which is a mixture of gin, triple sec, lime cordial, honey, lime juice and soda. Classic hits like Midori Sour, Manhattan, Dry Martini, Kir Royal and others can also be had. The cocktails tend to be on the sweet and juicy side, but are also potent and good looking.
Mocktails are served at Bt150, and alcoholic ones are Bt195. A small beer is Bt95.
MAKE MINE A MOJITO
Oskar Bistro is on Sukhumvit | Soi 11 near Nana BTS stop. It’s| open daily from 4pm till 2am.
Call (02) 255 3377 or | visit www.Oskar-Bistro.com.
