Coffee Beans By Dao (Ekamai 12)

Coffee Beans by Dao in Ekamai 12 began as a crisis-era side-hustle under Dao’s condominium and grew into a neighbourhood institution. A former Thai Airways cabin crew member with Le Cordon Bleu training, she turned back to the thing she knew best: cooking. Neighbours first came for white chocolate cheesecake, coconut cake and a handful of “house cakes”, then stayed for khao kluk kapi, stews, kaprao and rice dishes that ate like home cooking with restaurant discipline. That mix grew into a full restaurant where mains and cakes share top billing. The room feels like a generously set home rather than a fashion café: pastel tones, chandeliers, hotel-like place settings. Somewhere in the cabinet sits the durian cake that began as her father’s birthday one-off and became the cult slice regulars insist on ordering.

2 months ago

Dropped in here just for dessert and it was a great decision. The brownie cheesecake was rich and indulgent without being overpowering, and the strawberry Babybloom was light, fresh, and perfectly balanced 🍓🍰 The space itself is comfortable and surprisingly versatile — good for informal meetings or even a bit of co-working if you need a change of scene. Big plus: free parking for 2 hours, which makes it very easy to pop in without stress. A solid spot for dessert, coffee, and casual work catch-ups. Will definitely return.

2 months ago

One of the most consistent restaurants in the past 20 years, food and desserts are always amazing. Staff are always attentive and food comes out pretty fast as well. Overall always an amazing experience to dine here.

5 months ago