{"id":"e6caf815-62a5-4b34-ab2a-16ea243eddc8","slug":"ginzado","name":"Ginzado","bgm_category":"restaurants","category":"Japanese BBQ Restaurant","subcategories":["Yakiniku restaurant"],"district":"Khlong Toei","sub_district":"Khlong Tan","neighborhood":"Khlong Toei","address":"53, 1 Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110","postal_code":"10110","latitude":13.726319,"longitude":100.5703282,"status":"published","is_active":true,"noindex":false,"updated_at":"2026-06-14T10:39:09.841Z","last_checked_at":"2026-06-14T10:39:09.841Z","google_rating":4.5,"google_review_count":"1559","price_range":"$$$","phone":"+66 2 661 2300","website":null,"cover_image":null,"opening_hours":{"Friday":["11:30AM-11PM"],"Monday":["11:30AM-11PM"],"Sunday":["11:30AM-11PM"],"Tuesday":["11:30AM-11PM"],"Saturday":["11:30AM-11PM"],"Thursday":["11:30AM-11PM"],"Wednesday":["11:30AM-11PM"]},"description":"Ginzado is a restaurant in Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei. This Japanese establishment centers its menu around traditional charcoal grilling techniques and premium sake selections. The open kitchen showcases an authentic binchotan charcoal grill where chefs prepare each order to specification. Skewered meats and fresh seafood cook over the coals following time-honored izakaya traditions. The restaurant sources select ingredients through established connections with Tokyo's Tsukiji market suppliers. Signature preparations include A5 wagyu skewers, butter-grilled scallops, and house-made chicken tsukune. Over forty sake labels from small Japanese breweries fill the drink program. Knowledgeable staff help guests navigate pairing options that complement their chosen dishes. Counter seating attracts regular customers who enjoy watching the grilling process up close. The restaurant has developed a dedicated following among both Japanese expats and Bangkok food enthusiasts. Weekend dinner service typically books out in advance, particularly for groups of four or more people. Weekday evenings offer better availability while maintaining the same quality standards.\n\nThe interior design follows minimalist Japanese principles while adapting to Bangkok's climate and dining preferences. Warm wood tones and carefully controlled lighting create an intimate yet comfortable atmosphere throughout. Counter positions offer direct views of the kitchen action and chef interactions. Table arrangements provide enough space for group dining without sacrificing the overall sense of closeness. Despite active grill stations, the air conditioning maintains a pleasant temperature year-round. Service staff operate with quiet attentiveness, present when needed but never hovering unnecessarily. The restaurant opens Tuesday through Sunday, accepting final orders at ten o'clock each evening. Walking from Phrom Phong BTS station takes approximately ten minutes through relatively quiet streets.","our_take":"This place sidesteps the typical failures of Bangkok Japanese restaurants. The kitchen sticks to proper technique instead of chasing fusion trends. Quality ingredients arrive consistently, justifying prices that remain fair for the category. It serves as a dependable neighborhood option that happens to be legitimately excellent. You won't find gimmicks or shortcuts, just solid execution night after night.","custom_description":null,"hook":"Ginzado executes authentic Japanese grilling without the usual Bangkok markup or compromise. The sake selection competes with spots charging significantly higher prices. Regular customers claim their preferred counter seats well before peak hours. 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