Clay Bangkok
31 Soi Phahon Yothin 2, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400
Clay Bangkok brings a two-storey glass-and-timber cafe to the Ari neighbourhood, offering European-leaning homemade dishes that range from classic to fusion. The Seafood Puff in trumpet-mushroom cream sauce and the Wellington Duck Leg are standout signatures. Natural light pours through the clear-glass walls, and parking is available on-site, a welcome bonus this deep into a residential soi.
Clay Bangkok occupies a glass-house structure set inside Soi Phahon Yothin 2, a peaceful residential lane in Phaya Thai's Ari district reachable from BTS Ari station. The two-storey venue seats approximately 40 guests and uses wood-heavy furniture throughout, with clear glass walls that draw in natural light and frame a surrounding bamboo garden. The overall atmosphere is described by the venue's own Facebook page (handle: @claybkk) as homey and nature-close.
The kitchen focuses on quality-ingredient European cooking prepared to order, balancing straightforward classics with more inventive fusion dishes. On the appetiser side, the Seaweed Taco with Hokkaido Scallop (290++ THB) wraps a crispy fried seaweed shell around seared scallop, avocado, and pickled cucumber with a sweet-spicy sauce. The Fried Calamari (250++ THB) arrives with lemon and tartare sauce; Caesar Salad (270++ THB) comes loaded with bacon, Parmesan, and boiled egg.
Pasta and main courses carry the bulk of the menu. Spaghetti Vongole (350++ THB) is dressed in white-wine sauce with an umami-forward profile. The signature Seafood Puff (490++ THB) is a light, flaky pastry shell topped with squid, clams, and scallops in trumpet-mushroom cream sauce. For mains, the 250g Ribeye Steak (990++ THB) is plated with french fries and bearnaise. The Wellington Duck Leg, Clay Bangkok's signature riff on Beef Wellington substituting duck confit, is a recurring highlight.
Desserts include the Apple Tarte Tatin (240++ THB), a crisp pastry base with caramelised apple served alongside vanilla ice cream and crumble. Drinks span coffee, non-coffee beverages, and fresh juices, with a full cocktail and soft-drink selection.
The venue is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00, closed on Tuesdays. On-site parking is available. The restaurant is accessible from BTS Ari station via a short taxi or walk.