Asia Today

Founded by the team behind Teens of Thailand, Asia Today continues its predecessor’s mission of spotlighting native Thai ingredients through inventive cocktails. Situated in a narrow laneway opposite Teens of Thailand, this intimate space keeps it lively with bold décor—including a suspended shark above the bar—and a neon sign cheekily declaring, “This bar is better than Teens of Thailand.” Bartenders, sourced with Asia's artisanal curiosity, regularly travel to northern Thailand to forage rare ingredients—like wild honeys, indigenous herbs (bai hor wor, bai hoo seur), and native leaves (such as Tiger’s Ear). These flavors influence everything from honey-forward drinks in beeswax mugs to savory martini twists. Signature cocktails include: Wild Honey Daiquiri (wild honey from Khao Yai National Park) Pickled Elephant Garlic Martini (vodka, rhum agricole, dry vermouth with elephant garlic brine) Tiger Ear (rum, dry vermouth, cucumber bitters, Howor syrup, and Tiger’s Ear leaf) Reviews praise the bar's rich inventiveness and immersive atmosphere. One writes each sip is a “delightful dance of local wild honey and artisanal spirits,” served in whimsical vessels like beeswax cups. Another highlights its “creative cocktails made with wild Thai herbs and honeys”—a testament to both quality and local flavor.