Bangkok’s incredible bubble tea scene has to be seen and tasted to be believed. In particular, Panlee Bakery, based in Silom, is really helping to lead the way.
Panlee has been a fixture of downtown Silom, Bangkok, for almost 70 years. In that time, the local bread specialist has enthralled visitors with its unique creations and freshly-baked menu, including a large selection of bubble tea and a wide variety of savoury and sweet treats, it’s a great lunch spot. You may even want to take some of their delicious delights with you while exploring Silom for yourself!
The Great Bangkok Bake-Off
Panlee has earned its place as one of Bangkok’s best-loved lunch spots. It’s widely taken in as part of food tours across the city, too. Locals and tourists flock to try the sandwiches, buns and sweet desserts on offer – as well as home-made preserves, but we recommend one of the following varieties of tea, to which you can add golden or black bubbles:
- Taiwan milk tea
- Taiwan coffee milk tea
- Taiwan melon milk tea
- Taiwan taro milk tea
- Taiwan tea
- Jasmine green tea
- Taiwan lemon tea
- Taiwan strawberry tea
- Taiwan apple tea
The locals have mentioned that the tea is smooth and flavourful, and the bubbles are bouncy and delicious. Going for around 60 THB per beverage, the quality of the ingredients will leave you felling like you really got your money’s worth at Panlee Bakery.
Panlee is also well-known for its delicious butter bread, as well as its amazing pie selection. It’s unlikely you’d think of Bangkok as a leader in pie cuisine – but Panlee Bakery is looking to change that! Try some of the delicious sausage bread or tuna buns to satisfy your savoury cravings. You’ll want to save room for the bakery’s fantastic desserts selection, too!
Try the custard bread and banana cake for a unique, sweet twist on classic baking. Alternatively, hold out for muffins, tarts and more besides! Silom is home to many surprises, but not many people will expect a bakery this unique to be nestled away.
Panlee Bakery: A Fan Favourite
Panlee Bakery has a passionate following online. You will only need to glance at their TripAdvisor reviews to see how well-regarded the eatery is. It’s received the coveted Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor themselves, too!
Panlee’s selection of baked goods and bubble teas is just the beginning. Visitors to the bakery are delighted with the customer care, as well as the option to sit in or take away. Situated very conveniently near Silom public transport, people love that they won’t have to travel too far to get here.
Staying in Silom
Silom is home to some magnificent sites, smells and tastes. That’s why we’re proud to have our own Centre Point Hotel Silom based in the neighbourhood. As well as having easy access to and from public transport, you can also find yourself a good night’s sleep only a stone’s throw from Panlee.
Our hotels are developed for convenience as well as luxury. Having traded in the Thai hospitality industry for many years, we know precisely what Silom’s explorers are looking for! When planning a trip to the bakery and to explore the wider area, it makes sense to find somewhere comfortable and secure to stay for a night or two.
Once you’ve checked into your room, you’re then free to explore the city. Bangkok is huge! Therefore, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to cover it all in a couple of days. Why not take Silom in with a convenient room booked nearby? The bakery is based in the heart of the district, meaning it’s always going to be easy to find and to find your way back from.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Interested in sampling the sweeter side of Thai cuisine? Silom’s Panlee Bakery has a smorgasbord of menu options to get your mouth watering. Silom itself is a bustling area of Bangkok full of amazing cultural spots to explore. Why take on your Bangkok adventure on an empty stomach? Head down to Panlee for a light lunch or dinner downtown.
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