This was an arduous find for me. It took me two days, two tries to find the cafe. Eventually it was through another Thai cafe hopper friend that I found the cafe. It’s really quite tuck in at one corner of Sukhumvit Soi 24, definitely not within sight. The trick is, hit Emporium Hotel at BTS Prom Phong, check with the hotel staff where is Karmakamet Diner, they will direct you to this beautifully crafted cafe. Of course, now that I know, I won’t need to hit the hotel anymore, but still thankful for them to direct me to this place.
Once you entered the compound of the cafe, you will have straightaway experience the rustic feel. The grounds are cemented with pebbles and the you will feel like the cafe is situated in some mountain area. Stepping into the cafe itself, you will be greeted with a aromatic smell of herbs and spices. There is a corner in the cafe that sell Karmakamet’s own aromatherapy products. You will also see herbs and spices being planted all over the cafe to bring out the nature feel of the place. Of course, the woody furnishing also adds on to the nature feel. In short, I have simply fallen in love to this haven right smack in Sukhumvit area.
I ordered the ice black coffee and Gravlax Salad recommended by my Thai cafe hopper friend. He said this is a must try. When I received the salad, I can understand why it’s a must try. It has pretty expensive ingredients in it, like fish roe and caviar. The greens are very fresh as well and the overall outlook of the dish is gorgeously decorated. Just looking at the salad would have up your appetite for more. The black coffee is pretty ordinary but I guess their strength seems to be in their variety of cocktails and mocktails. However, it was too early in huge morning and I really don’t wish to have cocktail. I gave it a miss but will come back again for the cocktail one day.
I sat there for a good one hour or more and I felt good just chilling out there and enjoying the aromatic smell of herbs and spices. I took lots of photos here and even a selfie to share with my readers that I visited this cafe haven in Bangkok. This is a must-visit for passionate cafe hopper and you will appreciate more if you experience the arduous find for it.
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