HANAKARUTA

This is a place I visit every single time i am in BKK. It’s a quaint little setting nestling in the Japanese vicinity of Sukhumvit Watthana. A wall full of bottles stacked all the way to the top, the bartender who is also the owner moves his ladder around to bring you his recommendations of Japanese Whiskeys, Shochu, wine and other delights. All you need is the wasabi octopus as a chaser and accompaniment… This isn’t a place known to all nor is it a Michelin recco, but that is because it caters to only a niche, known set of crowd who love to drink without the loud hustle that bangkok usually has to offer. This place being almost a hole in the wall is just enough to get you your own Japanese Izakaya experience. Have been loyal to this place since 2017 and i wish and hope to see it age along with me :) PS: forgot to mention the New owner MoriSan… this experience was the best so far, very kind and gentle human open to conversations and laughter ♥️

literally the best bar in the world! wonderful staff, very high quality drinks and food! thanks to this place I wrote my first narrative story! Special thanks to the owner of the establishment for the sincere conversation, which was so lacking far from the Motherland! this bar definitely holds a special place in my heart and I really hope that someday I will go there again!

The bar offers good selections of sake and Japanese whiskeys. The atmosphere is nice and chilling .. good for having nice conversations and enjoying quality drinks

Easy bar for a drink with friends (we didn't try the restaurant part). The mood inside feels relax and not fancy at all. Most of the seats are at the bar facing a tall wall display of bottles. They have a good choice of Japanese alcohols and the barman knows how to play and mix. You can ask him to make you a random drink depending on your taste preferences. The drinks were good but not standing out, very simple mix.

The place look nice but when we go in and ask for the menu the bartender seem not pleased with it and slam the menu in front of us, the food selection is little and we understand that it mainly sell the whisky but what is with the bartender attitude? You are Japanese that living in Thailand doesn’t mean you can be rude to Thais and we ask in English like hello??? Are you ok?

Awesome place, good food, nice atmosphere. Bar counter suits for a couple or single. More table upstairs for groups. Will definitely go back!!

The barkeeper, I believe the owner, very unfriendly. We Asked for drink recomendation, he said everything is ok. Seemed like he was annoyed by guests bothering him. Why not closing the bar if you don't enjoy being in hospitality.

Chill bar but drinks price on the higher side. Great bar food (tebasaki chicken wings super crispy and delicious) A good selection of drinks.