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    Bangkok: Rocket Coffeebar

    Published: Jan 17, 2015 · Modified: Mar 3, 2021 · by Frank · · 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Hi there. Do you remember me? I’m the guy that wrote a restaurant review a while back and then disappeared into the graduate school/twin dad vortex. It has been a long journey, but here I stand on the other side, not worse for the wear, but dare I say, better?

    The new and improved me invited Jess out for a luxurious, baby-free brunch this past Sunday. We went to Rocket Coffeebar on Sukhumvit Soi 49. I have been jones’ing to try this place since I read about their cold brew coffee which, despite the prevalence of iced espresso drinks in Bangkok, is hard to find.

    Rocket is a wonderful experience. The cafe is very comfortable and feels like you stepped out of the crowded Bangkok urban jungle and into a relaxed Scandinavian hipster paradise.

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    I felt like we were eating in one of those demonstration kitchens at an Ikea only we were not actually at Ikea, so I was in a much better mood than I normally am. You’re welcome, Jess. We both loved the décor that shows off their baked goods and a prep area as well as a large common table and comfortable couches in a mezzanine level. The place is wonderfully bright with big windows and cool blue and white tones throughout.

    I had a jumbo…er… large Rocketfuel, their signature cold brew coffee. It came in a medicine-style bottle with a small glass of ice and an orange peel.

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    The cold brew is well done and thus the coffee presents a clean (not bitter) taste of the beans and a nice aroma. As I said to Jess during the meal, I get the orange peel. It adds a nice bright note and pairs well with the earthy coffee flavors. I get it, but after half a glass, the appeal of this wore off and I removed the peel. The last thing I will say about this cold brew is that I loved pouring it for myself out of the bottle into the small glass. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love drinking out of tiny glasses. It’s just more fun for some reason. I think it all relates back to a giant Gott cooler full of jungle juice in college. Not to get off track here… Just try it sometime! Tiny glasses, that is, not jungle juice. So, I had Rocketfuel and Jess had an excellent café latte.

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    Rocket’s menu is a welcome blend of great Thai produce and Scandinavian elements. I appreciated their focus on local ingredients.

    I had the “The Scramble,” sour cream scrambled eggs on toasted country rye with spring onion with sides of wonderfully salty and crispy prosciutto as well as purple and yellow home fries.

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    Jessica had the “Egg & Tuna,” egg mixed with cooked tuna and parsley on sourdough bread.

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    She also had a yogurt bowl with house-made granola and ripe berries.

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    All of these items were well executed and delicious.

    Of course we had to get dessert. All of the desserts look amazing and are thoughtfully out of the ordinary. We got the “Mokaya,” milk chocolate mousse with caramel and chocolate sauces, caramel snow and tuile, hazelnut cake, salted almonds, and fresh orange supremes.

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    The dessert had an excellent presentation with wonderful varying combinations of flavors.

    We will definitely be back to Rocket. Their pastries, particularly their cinnamon roll, which looks like some kind of elaborate cinnamon yarn ball, and sandwiches look great. I found the menu section labeled “Nordic Lights” to be particularly intriguing Swedish meatballs, a “daily hash,” and grilled mackerel. This is all excellent prep for my dream trip to Lapland to see the Northern Lights. Next stop, Ice Hotel, Jessica!

    Filed Under: Life in Thailand

    About Jess

    Hi, I'm Jess, an amateur cook turned professional recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer specializing in quick and easy meals that make weeknights a bit more fun. I love sharing my kitchen and my journey as a chef with other home cooks on this blog. Learn more about me here.

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    1. kristine

      January 17, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Nice write up, Frank! I want to go to Rocket! That tuna & egg is right up my alley.

      Reply
    2. dave

      January 18, 2015 at 5:02 am

      I love this post because it is upbeat, fun, excellent close up photography. The only problem is you make me want to travel more to Thailand. Thanks for the inspiration. dfolstad.wordpress.com

      Reply
      • Jess

        January 20, 2015 at 11:09 pm

        Thanks so much, Dave – there really is so much to see in Thailand…and all over the world, really!

        Reply
    3. Mary Ann

      January 19, 2015 at 1:32 am

      I have never actually understood how you came to be working and finishing your MBA in Bangkok, but I have so enjoyed reading about your adventures. I have, alas, never seen an ocean. I live in Leavenworth County, KS.

      Reply
      • Jess

        January 20, 2015 at 11:08 pm

        It’s been no small feat for Frank, Mary Ann, but it’s amazing how much these global MBAs have adapted to teach and engage students all over the world – Frank had classmates from so many different countries! The ocean is pretty amazing, but I’d say that few things are as beautiful as those wide open Kansas spaces – this is Jess, and clearly I’m a bit biased. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Fabiana

      January 20, 2015 at 7:21 am

      Sounds like a really cool place to visit. I hate that I didn’t hear of it while I was in Bangkok.

      Reply
      • Jess

        January 20, 2015 at 11:06 pm

        You might have to make another visit, Fabiana! Hope you found some good spots while you were here though.

        Reply
    5. Neuf

      January 21, 2015 at 9:57 am

      You had me at caramel snow. Nice write-up Frank! Congrats on all of your accomplishments this year.

      Reply
    6. how do you make an excellent iced coffee in the house?

      April 06, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      But initially, iced coffee.

      Reply

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