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Tatler Asia
a day ago
- Tatler Asia
The living legacy of Chinatowns around the world
2. Yaowarat, Bangkok Above Bangkok (Photo: Mike González / Pexels) When King Rama I moved the Thai capital to Bangkok in the 1780s, Chinese traders resettled along the Chao Phraya River. Yaowarat Road became the spine of Bangkok's Chinatown, a gilded stretch of gold shops, shrines and shophouses where commerce and culture intertwined. For over two centuries, Yaowarat has remained vibrantly Chinese yet unmistakably Thai. Temples like Wat Mangkon Kamalawat draw worshippers, while street hawkers serve everything from bird's nest soup to Thai-Chinese fusion dishes with generations of culinary know-how behind them. Throughout the centuries, experts, industry insiders and influencers have made Yaowarat well-known. Gentrification has brought boutique hotels and speakeasies, but Yaowarat's spirit remains thick as fish maw soup. The older generation still sweeps storefronts at dawn, while the younger crowd turns family stalls into branded foodie empires. 3. San Francisco, USA Above San Francisco (Photo: Ricky Esquivel / Pexels) Established in the 1850s, San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest in the US. Born from Gold Rush dreams and hardened by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, the neighbourhood became a fortress against institutional racism. After the 1906 earthquake, the community rebuilt with ornate Chinese-inspired architecture, partly to attract tourists, partly to reclaim dignity. For decades, it was home to Chinese labourers, laundries and secret societies. Today, it's a bustling cultural hub, where Cantonese grandmothers haggle over bok choy and next-gen chefs serve Peking duck in sleek dining rooms. However, encroaching gentrification from tech giants has put immense pressure on the neighbourhood. But Chinatown's residents are reorganising, establishing cultural districts, protecting rent-controlled housing and resisting eviction. Here, the dragon still dances, and it still breathes fire. 4. Flushing, New York, USA Above Flushing (Photo: via Wikimedia Commons) While Manhattan's Chinatown was once the flagship, the real Chinese community boom has shifted to Flushing, Queens. Starting in the 1980s, an influx of immigrants from Fujian, Taiwan and mainland China transformed Flushing into a multilingual megahub. Unlike its Manhattan predecessor, Flushing is less performative and more lived-in. Here, you'll find regional Chinese cuisines rarely seen outside the mainland. Think Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles, Dongbei hot pot and Taiwanese shaved ice. Now, Flushing is rapidly expanding but faces the same gentrification threats as many of the other Chinatowns on this list. Malls, high-rises and luxury condos are appearing at dizzying rates. Still, the community is vocal: demanding infrastructure, transit investment and cultural preservation in the face of displacement. 5. London, Soho, UK Above London (Photo: Artūras Kokorevas / Pexels) The UK's first Chinese enclave started in Limehouse in the 19th century. It was initially home to sailors and working-class migrants. Post-WWII, however, many relocated to Soho, where Chinatown took root amid narrow streets and crumbling postwar buildings. From humbler beginnings, London's Chinatown evolved into a vibrant food and nightlife hub, with Cantonese roast shops, bakeries and later, pan-Asian influences. It's also home to community centres and Chinese-language newspapers that have helped generations settle and eventually thrive. Now, Soho's rise as a nightlife capital and tourist zone has brought soaring rents and a flood of chain restaurants. Yet local organisers are resisting whitewashing, ensuring that alongside the bubble tea and barbecue, the soul of Chinatown remains unmistakably Chinese and defiantly local. 6. Melbourne, Australia Above Melbourne (Photo: Pat Whelen via Pexels) Formed during Australia's 1850s gold rush, Melbourne's Chinatown is the oldest continuously inhabited Chinatown in the Western world. Early Chinese immigrants braved exclusion laws and rigid policies to form tight-knit communities along Little Bourke Street. Over the decades, it evolved from goldfield grit to Art Deco elegance, becoming a cultural landmark for both old and new generations of Chinese-Australians. These days, Melbourne's Chinatown still boasts traditional restaurants and lunar festivals. However, many young Chinese Australians are opening contemporary eateries, fashion boutiques and co-working studios, developing a stylish intersection of heritage and innovation.
Listly
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Listly
5 Must-Visit Street Food Places For You to Enjoy in Bangkok - Mouth-watering Thai for the Longing Taste Buds
Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong District Best to visit from 6 PM until midnight. Nothing says street food in Bangkok like Yaowarat Road, Chinatown Bangkok. As darkness descends upon the lively quarter and food carts start to flood the sidewalks, the tantalising aroma of roasted duck, sizzling woks, and sweet desserts draws the crowds in droves. A plethora of culinary delights await your indulgence, from classic Thai-Chinese fusion dishes to seafood towers that rival almost any swanky restaurant in Bangkok. Some of the must-try dishes at Yaowarat Road include grilled jumbo prawns, crispy pork belly, bird's nest soup, and sweet Chinese doughnuts (Pa Tong Go).
Tatler Asia
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Discovering French flair: 5 restaurants for the discerning palate
Chiang Mai Above French restaurant L'éléphant Awards 2025 Tatler Best Thailand Restaurants 2024 Tatler Dining 20 Must Try Steak Tartare Classic French Onion Soup Brown Rice Green Tea Crème Brûlée View Menu Make your Chiang Mai trip even more perfect by experiencing a special culinary experience with Chef Oan Pathapee Moonkonkaew's dishes, served a la carte, focusing on classic French dishes with harmonious flavours. L'éléphant Address: 7 Siri Mangkalajarn Road, Lane 11, Su Thep District, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Map Call Email Hours Web FB IG Bangkok Above French restaurant Maison Dunand Awards 2025 Tatler Best Thailand Restaurant 2024 Tatler Best Asia 100 Restaurants Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier creates a unique and engaging menu that combines his experiences with his childhood memories of growing up with the food of his hometown in the Alps, Savoie. Bangkok Above French restaurant Patt Awards 2025 Tatler Best Thailand Restaurants A premium French restaurant that has revolutionized Bangkok's culinary scene with its blend of classic and contemporary, led by Chef Big Atsas Pattanasatienkul, who combines French techniques with his Thai-Chinese roots. Bangkok Above French restaurant Mezzaluna by lebua Awards 2025 Tatler Best Restaurants Thailand View Menu Ascend to the 65th floor and step into a world of refined elegance. This crescent-shaped haven, encased in glass, unveils breathtaking panoramic vistas of Bangkok shimmering under the night sky, with the majestic Chao Phraya River winding like a ribbon of light below. It's a setting designed for impact, a dramatic backdrop for the culinary theatre that awaits. Prepare to be captivated by the artistry of Chef Ryuki Kawasaki, whose innovative cuisine is a sublime marriage of cultures. He expertly weaves the delicate flavours and inherent charm of the finest Japanese ingredients with the precise techniques of high-class French gastronomy, promising an impressive and unforgettable epicurean journey high above the capital. Bangkok Above French restaurant Chef's Table by lebua Awards 2025 Tatler Best Restaurants Thailand - Best Service 2025 Tatler Best Restaurants Thailand Here, culinary artistry unfolds before you. The open kitchen, a captivating centrepiece, features a striking cream Molteni stove with brass details, set against elegant Carrara marble beneath a pagoda-inspired brass hood. Forty-two meticulously arranged seats offer an exclusive view of Chef de Cuisine Vincent Thierry and his team crafting exquisite French cuisine. Experience dining and service as a seamless, artistic performance.
Rhyl Journal
13-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Bangkok officials end search operation at skyscraper after earthquake collapse
The 7.7 magnitude quake on March 28 centred in Myanmar, more than 800 miles (1,200 kilometres) away, killed at least 96 people in Bangkok, mostly at the collapsed site. More than 3,000 were killed in Myanmar. Eighty-nine bodies have been retrieved from the rubble while seven people remain unaccounted for at the site, officials said. They said they would continue to test hundreds of pieces of human remains to identify those still missing. The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and corruption. The high-rise building, meant to be the new office of the State Audit Office, was the only building that suffered a total collapse that day. The police on Tuesday said they are still investigating and will continue to collect evidence from the collapse site until the end of this month. Authorities are probing several companies and individuals for any wrongdoing in relation to the collapse, including the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No 10 Engineering Group. The investigation has led to the arrest of its Chinese executive in Thailand, identified as Zhang, and three Thai shareholders on suspicion of operating the business through the use of nominees. Foreigners can operate a business in Thailand, but it must be a joint venture with a Thai partner, and they cannot own more than 49% to protect local competitiveness. Another Thai-Chinese company, Xin Ke Yuan Steel, also came under scrutiny over the quality of the steel rods provided for the building. Industry Minister Akanat Promphan said two types of steel rods found at the collapse site did not pass safety standards and that Xin Ke Yuan supplied both. The company has denied any wrongdoing.
Euronews
13-05-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Officials end search at Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed after quake
Authorities in Thailand have officially ended the search operation at a building under construction in Bangkok that collapsed following an earthquake that killed dozens over a month ago. The magnitude-7.7 quake on 28 March had its epicentre in Myanmar, more than 1,200 kilometres away, and killed at least 96 people in Bangkok, mostly at the site of the building collapse. Eighty-nine bodies have been retrieved from the rubble while seven people remain unaccounted for at the site, officials said. They said they would continue to test hundreds of pieces of human remains to identify those still missing. The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety regulations and corruption. The high-rise building, meant to be the new office for the State Audit Office, was the only building that suffered a total collapse that day. Police said on Tuesday they are still investigating and will continue to collect evidence from the collapse site until the end of this month. Authorities are probing several companies and individuals for any wrongdoing in relation to the collapse, including the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group. The investigation has led to the arrest of its Chinese executive in Thailand, identified as Zhang, and three Thai shareholders on suspicion of operating the business through the use of nominees. Foreigners can operate a business in Thailand but it must be a joint venture with a Thai partner and they cannot own more than 49% to protect local competitiveness. Another Thai-Chinese company, Xin Ke Yaun Steel, also came under scrutiny over the quality of the steel rods provided for the building. Industry Minister Akanat Promphan said two types of steel rods found at the collapse site did not pass safety standards and that Xin Ke Yuan supplied both. The company has denied any wrongdoing.
