Funkytown (F*nkytown)
Sukhumvit
Cocktail bar reimagining familiar flavors through innovative drinks like Caesar Salad and Tokyo Banana cocktails. Features a 1-5 'funkiness scale' for adventurous ordering and sustainable practices focused on local ingredients.
Concept
Opened in late 2023, this cocktail destination occupies the 4th and 5th floors above Sarnies cafe. The beverage program, led by Group Beverage Manager Pae Ketumarn, focuses on creative reinterpretations of familiar flavors using close-looped techniques and seasonal ingredients.
Space
The interior draws from 1970s underground speakeasies, featuring:
- Deep magenta, orange and brown tones
- Leather booths and round tables
- Circular pendant lighting
- Rooftop alfresco area
Innovation
- Proprietary 'funkiness scale' (1-5) for both food and drinks
- Cocktails reimagining familiar dishes:
- Caesar Salad: olive oil and romaine lettuce syrup
- Tokyo Banana: miso butter and Haku vodka blend
- Som Tum: spicy papaya salad-inspired
Kitchen
Chefs Theo Tomasa and Luqman Hakim Hamzah's menu includes:
- Hamachi Crudo Tart
- Crispy Pig's Ears with fermented durian sambal
- Local premium-grade Jasmine Wagyu
Programming
- Live DJs Thursday through Saturday
- Soundtrack of funk, soul, R&B and 80s disco