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Once Upon A Time

32 soi Petchaburi 17 | Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand
0-2252-8629
Ranked #121 of 1,294 restaurants in Bangkok
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Singapore, Singapore
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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We loved this little hidden house. The food was delicious and tasted home made, the service was equally good - the staff even offered citronella spray and a pashmina when it turned chilley. I recommend the Tom Khat (sp?) soup - one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted! Very authentic and good prices - dinner for two with... More

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

My boss and I stayed at the nearby Amari Watergate Hotel and they recommended this place. Located down Petchburi Soi 17 (behind Shibuya Plaza) off Petchburi Road. Food was delicious and the outside garden courtyard was lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant and definitely will return.

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Bangkok, Thailand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I'm Thai and I've been living in the neighborhood (1 km away) for 18 years and I didn't know this place exists !!. My friend brought me there last week and I was amazed there is a shady garden restaurant in the middle of the city. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is tasty. Larb Poo (Crab spicy... More

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Sydney
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The best restaurant we went to during our 4 week holiday in SE Asia! It's set in an old home and we ate in the garden which is beautifully lit up with lots of trees which hide the sky scrapers so you almost forget you're in a busy city. It's down a side street so maybe hard to find but... More

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maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

This is the little coffee shop with the excellent coffee and free wi-fi. At least once person working will speak passable english.

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Zurich, Switzerland
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Had dinner there with my wife in March. I knew where it was so I kept walking on the Soi. Would I not have known, I most likely would have turned around. So when you go, keep walking .... it's about 5 minutes past the entrance of the Soi 17 to your right. Great reception, nice table in the garde.... More

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London
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Hidden away down an obscure alley opposite Pantip Plaza, this Thai restaurant would have been impossible to find were it not for our taxi driver. This restaurant offers seating in a nice outdoor tropical style garden. Tables were widely separated so it had a romantic tropical feel. Staff were efficient and matter of fact, neither pleasant nor unpleasant. I was... More

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Ottawa
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 70 cities Reviews in 70 cities
136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

The garden is a wonderful setting for dinner and the inside is beautifully laid out. The food was very flavourable but seemed to be toned down to accommodate westerners. This was a disappointment somewhat but the presentation made up for this.

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Australia
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We visited 2 weeks ago and sat in the picturesque garden outside. Despite using the mosquito repellant provided on the table we left with about 100 bites each, no exaggeration! Service was terrible for a restaurant which charges more than most, despite there being more staff than customers . Food was ok but not amazing. I think there are much... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Me and my wife went to this restaurant today and the food was not good at all. It was cold and soggy. The only thing good was the beer as they dont cook it. Thee waiters are pleasant however they do not understand any english. I would not recommend this place to anyone. we paid thousand Baht for nothing with... More

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