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Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar Bangkok | Chinese Rooftop Dining at Marriott Surawongse

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About Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar Bangkok | Chinese Rooftop Dining at Marriott Surawongse

Visit Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse. A high-floor Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar serving Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine, dim sum, Peking duck, seafood, tea rituals, cocktails, private dining, and skyline views in Bang Rak.

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is a high-floor Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse on Surawong Road in Bang Rak. The venue combines a refined Cantonese and Shanghainese restaurant on the 32nd floor with a Chinese-inspired rooftop bar above, creating one of Bangkok’s more distinctive Chinese dining and rooftop drinking experiences. The restaurant side focuses on Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine, dim sum, Peking duck, seafood, private dining, set menus, shared Chinese dishes, and a signature tea ritual. The rooftop bar side focuses on skyline views, Chinese-inspired decor, light bites, dim sum-style snacks, mocktails, cocktails, and evening drinks. This is not a casual Chinatown street-food restaurant or a normal hotel buffet. Yào is better understood as a premium Chinese rooftop dining destination. It works well for romantic dinners, business meals, family celebrations, private dining, hotel guests, rooftop drinks, dim sum lunches, and visitors who want a polished Chinese restaurant with views over Bangkok. The location in Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse makes Yào especially useful for diners around Surawong, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Silom, Sathorn, Charoen Krung, and the riverside side of central Bangkok. It is also convenient for guests staying at the hotel or nearby luxury and business hotels.

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Why Visit Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is worth visiting if you want Chinese cuisine in a dramatic high-floor setting. Its biggest strength is the combination of Cantonese and Shanghainese food, rooftop views, private dining, dim sum, cocktails, and a hotel-level service environment.

Key reasons to visit include:

  • Located inside Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse on Surawong Road.
  • The restaurant is on the 32nd floor.
  • The rooftop bar offers a higher open-air rooftop experience.
  • Strong option for Chinese dining in Bang Rak, Surawong, Silom, and central Bangkok.
  • Marriott describes Yào Restaurant as serving Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine with Bangkok views.
  • Marriott describes Yào Rooftop Bar as a Chinese-inspired rooftop venue with cityscape views, dim sum, and mocktails.
  • Official Yào information lists lunch and dinner service for the restaurant.
  • Official Yào information lists daily evening service for the rooftop bar.
  • Tripadvisor lists Yào Restaurant and Rooftop Bar as Chinese and Asian cuisine with lunch, dinner, drinks, vegetarian-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free options.
  • Tripadvisor lists features such as outdoor seating, private dining, reservations, full bar, parking, valet parking, validated parking, wheelchair access, table service, and free Wi-Fi.
  • Hungry Hub describes Yào Rooftop Bar as serving Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine fusions with Chinese-inspired drinks.
  • Strong choice for Peking duck, dim sum, seafood, Chinese cocktails, and skyline photos.
  • Useful for date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, business dining, private rooms, and rooftop drinks.

The main appeal is atmosphere. Yào gives diners a polished Chinese restaurant experience with the added draw of Bangkok skyline views and a rooftop bar.

Atmosphere & Experience

The atmosphere at Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is elegant, dramatic, and Chinese-inspired. The restaurant side feels polished and dining-focused, while the rooftop bar feels more social, photogenic, and nightlife-oriented.

Visitors can generally expect:

  • High-floor Chinese restaurant atmosphere.
  • Contemporary Chinese and Shanghainese-inspired decor.
  • Bangkok skyline views.
  • Private elevator access mentioned by public travel sources.
  • Private dining rooms for special occasions.
  • Formal-casual hotel restaurant service.
  • Rooftop bar atmosphere in the evening.
  • Chinese-inspired cocktails and drinks.
  • Dim sum, seafood, duck, and shared dishes.
  • A customer base likely including hotel guests, couples, families, business diners, tourists, expats, celebration groups, and rooftop bar visitors.
  • A more premium experience than standard casual Chinese restaurants.
  • A stronger view and drinks component than most traditional Cantonese restaurants.

The experience is best split into two parts. The restaurant is stronger for lunch, dinner, dim sum, Peking duck, and private dining. The rooftop bar is stronger for sunset, city views, cocktails, mocktails, and lighter evening bites.

Food & Menu Focus

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar focuses on Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine, dim sum, Peking duck, seafood, Chinese-inspired cocktails, light rooftop bites, and premium shared dining. The menu is built around refined Chinese dishes rather than quick one-dish meals.

Common menu themes include:

  • Cantonese cuisine.
  • Shanghainese cuisine.
  • Dim sum.
  • Peking duck.
  • Seafood dishes.
  • Shrimp dumplings.
  • Foie gras dumplings.
  • Peking duck rolls.
  • Caviar and hoisin-style toppings.
  • Barbecue pork.
  • Duck.
  • Suckling pig.
  • Chinese soups.
  • Hand-pulled noodles.
  • Fried rice.
  • Shared banquet-style dishes.
  • Tea ritual.
  • Chinese-inspired cocktails.
  • Mocktails.
  • Rooftop light bites.
  • Set menus.
  • Private dining menus.

The restaurant should be categorized as Chinese, Cantonese, Shanghainese, dim sum, rooftop bar, private dining, hotel dining, and cocktails. It should not be treated as Thai food, street food, buffet, cafe, casual noodle shop, or Chinatown market dining.

What To Order

First-time visitors should focus on Yào’s Chinese signatures and rooftop-friendly dishes. The best meal depends on whether the visit is for the restaurant or the rooftop bar.

Good restaurant options to look for include:

  • Peking Duck if visiting for a signature Chinese dinner.
  • Dim Sum if visiting for lunch or a lighter shared meal.
  • Shrimp with Foie Gras Dumpling if available and looking for a premium dim sum-style dish.
  • Peking Duck Roll with caviar and hoisin sauce if visiting the rooftop bar.
  • Barbecue Pork if looking for a classic Chinese roast dish.
  • Duck dishes if visiting with a group.
  • Suckling Pig if available for a larger shared meal or celebration.
  • Seafood dishes if visiting for dinner.
  • Chinese soups if building a traditional shared meal.
  • Hand-pulled noodles if looking for a filling dish.
  • Fried rice to complete the table.
  • Chinese tea if experiencing the restaurant side.

Good rooftop bar options to look for include:

  • Chinese-inspired cocktails.
  • Mocktails.
  • Dim sum-style bites.
  • Peking duck rolls.
  • Light Chinese snacks.
  • Sharing packages if available.

For a first visit, the safest order is dim sum, Peking duck, one seafood dish, one noodle or rice dish, and cocktails or mocktails at the rooftop bar. For a date night, start at the rooftop bar for sunset drinks, then move to the restaurant for dinner.

Best Time to Visit

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar works well for lunch, dinner, sunset drinks, and late evening rooftop visits. The restaurant and rooftop bar have different service patterns, so timing should match the experience.

Recommended times include:

  • Lunch for dim sum and a calmer Chinese meal.
  • Early dinner for skyline views before the restaurant gets busier.
  • Sunset for the rooftop bar and city photos.
  • Evening for cocktails, mocktails, skyline views, and a more social atmosphere.
  • Weekdays for a calmer visit.
  • Fridays and Saturdays for a livelier rooftop mood.
  • Special occasions when private rooms, set menus, and skyline views matter.
  • Business meals during lunch or early dinner.
  • Family dinners when shared Chinese dishes are preferred.

Official Yào information lists Yào Restaurant lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Official Yào information lists Yào Rooftop Bar daily from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Hours may vary by date, weather, hotel event schedule, and holiday period.

Local Tips

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is easiest to find by using Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse as the main destination. The venue is inside the hotel, so visitors should enter the hotel lobby and follow staff directions to the restaurant or rooftop elevator.

Helpful tips:

  • Search using “Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar Bangkok” for the official listing.
  • Search using “Yao Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse” for hotel-connected results.
  • Use Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse as the main destination.
  • Use 262 Surawong Road as the address reference.
  • The restaurant is in Si Phraya, Bang Rak.
  • The restaurant is listed on the 32nd floor.
  • The rooftop bar is located above the restaurant level.
  • Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner, rooftop bar visits, private rooms, weekends, and celebrations.
  • Public official sources list reservation phone 020885666.
  • Public official sources list email mhrs.bkkwo.fbreservation@marriotthotels.com.
  • Marriott hotel dining information lists Yào Rooftop Bar phone extension +66 2-0885666 5840.
  • Dress code is generally casual, but polished casual attire fits the setting better than beachwear or very informal clothing.
  • Sunset is one of the best times for rooftop views.
  • Dinner is better for Peking duck and larger shared dishes.
  • Lunch is better for dim sum and business dining.
  • Weather can affect the rooftop bar experience.
  • The area is close to Silom, Bang Rak, Charoen Krung, and the riverside.
  • MRT Sam Yan, BTS Chong Nonsi, taxis, Grab, and hotel transport are useful access options depending on starting point.

This is a strong listing for diners looking for Chinese rooftop dining, skyline drinks, and Cantonese-Shanghainese cuisine in central Bangkok.

Who This Restaurant Is Best For

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is best for diners who want premium Chinese food with a skyline setting. It works especially well for romantic meals, business dining, celebrations, and rooftop drinks.

Best for:

  • Chinese food lovers.
  • Cantonese cuisine fans.
  • Shanghainese cuisine fans.
  • Dim sum lovers.
  • Peking duck lovers.
  • Couples looking for a romantic dinner.
  • Birthday celebrations.
  • Anniversary dinners.
  • Business dining.
  • Private dining room bookings.
  • Hotel guests at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse.
  • Tourists looking for rooftop dining in Bangkok.
  • Cocktail drinkers.
  • Diners looking for restaurants near Silom, Bang Rak, and Surawong.
  • Visitors who want skyline views with dinner or drinks.

The restaurant is especially useful for people who want Chinese cuisine in a more elevated, design-forward, and view-focused environment than a traditional street-level Chinese restaurant.

Less Ideal For

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar may be less ideal for diners looking for cheap street food, a casual local noodle shop, or a quick meal. Its strengths are view, atmosphere, service, private dining, rooftop drinks, and premium Chinese dishes.

Less ideal for:

  • Diners looking for budget street food.
  • People wanting Thai food.
  • Visitors looking for a casual one-dish meal.
  • Customers wanting a buffet.
  • Diners who dislike rooftop or high-floor venues.
  • People looking for a quiet hidden local restaurant.
  • Visitors who prefer simple Chinatown street dining.
  • Diners who do not want hotel restaurant pricing.
  • Customers who want a fast grab-and-go meal.
  • Large groups without reservations.

This restaurant is best understood as a premium Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar inside a hotel, not a casual local restaurant or street-food destination.

Neighborhood Context

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is located on Surawong Road in Bang Rak, one of Bangkok’s most important central districts. The surrounding area connects Silom, Sathorn, Si Phraya, Charoen Krung, Sam Yan, and the Chao Phraya riverside.

Bang Rak has a mix of business hotels, embassies, office towers, old commercial streets, galleries, local restaurants, historic buildings, nightlife streets, and riverside access. Surawong Road sits between Silom’s business district and the older Bang Rak and Charoen Krung neighborhoods, making it useful for both tourists and business travelers.

Yào fits this neighborhood by offering an elevated hotel dining experience close to both the business center and the historic old-city side of Bangkok. The rooftop views capture the contrast between modern high-rises, older city corridors, and the river direction.

What To Expect As A Tourist

Tourists visiting Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar should expect a polished hotel-based Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar rather than a street-food experience. The venue is best for travelers who want views, comfort, service, cocktails, and refined Chinese dishes in one destination.

The experience is likely to feel:

  • Premium and hotel-based.
  • Chinese-inspired in decor and menu direction.
  • More elegant than casual Chinatown dining.
  • Strong for skyline views and photos.
  • Good for dim sum lunch, Peking duck dinner, and rooftop cocktails.
  • Convenient for visitors staying around Silom, Sathorn, Bang Rak, or the riverside.
  • Suitable for romantic dinners and celebrations.
  • More expensive than local Thai or Chinese street restaurants.
  • Better with reservations.

For tourists, the main advantage is combining dinner and rooftop drinks in one place. Yào makes it easy to have a Chinese dinner, enjoy city views, and experience a Bangkok rooftop bar without changing venues.

FAQ

Where is Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar located?

Yào Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is located at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, 262 Surawong Road, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand.

What floor is Yào Restaurant on?

Official Yào information lists the venue on the 32nd floor of Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse.

What type of restaurant is Yào?

Yào is a Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar serving Cantonese cuisine, Shanghainese cuisine, dim sum, Peking duck, seafood, cocktails, mocktails, and rooftop light bites.

Is Yào a rooftop restaurant?

Yes. Yào combines a high-floor Chinese restaurant with a rooftop bar experience at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse.

What cuisine does Yào serve?

Yào serves Chinese cuisine with Cantonese and Shanghainese influence.

What is Yào known for?

Yào is known for Chinese rooftop dining, Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine, dim sum, Peking duck, private dining rooms, tea ritual, Chinese-inspired cocktails, and Bangkok skyline views.

What are Yào Restaurant’s opening hours?

Official Yào information lists restaurant lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

What are Yào Rooftop Bar’s opening hours?

Official Yào information lists Yào Rooftop Bar daily from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

What is the phone number?

Official Yào information lists 020885666 for inquiries and reservations.

What is the email?

Official Yào information lists mhrs.bkkwo.fbreservation@marriotthotels.com.

Does Yào have private dining rooms?

Yes. Marriott and public travel sources mention private dining rooms at Yào.

Is Yào good for dim sum?

Yes. Yào is commonly associated with dim sum, and Marriott describes the rooftop bar as serving dim sum-style bites.

Is Yào good for Peking duck?

Yes. Public review content and menu-focused sources frequently mention Peking duck as a strong order at Yào.

Is Yào good for cocktails?

Yes. The rooftop bar is known for Chinese-inspired cocktails, mocktails, and evening drinks.

Is Yào good for dates?

Yes. The skyline views, rooftop bar, polished Chinese restaurant setting, and evening atmosphere make it suitable for romantic dinners and date nights.

Is Yào good for business dining?

Yes. The hotel setting, private dining rooms, lunch service, and formal-casual restaurant atmosphere make it suitable for business meals.

Is Yào good for tourists?

Yes. It is useful for tourists who want Chinese food, rooftop views, cocktails, and a premium Bangkok hotel dining experience in one place.

Is Yào expensive?

Yào should be treated as a premium hotel restaurant and rooftop bar. Final spending depends on dim sum, Peking duck, seafood, set menus, cocktails, wine, and private dining.

What should first-time visitors order?

First-time visitors should consider dim sum, Peking duck, seafood dishes, shrimp dumplings, duck rolls, barbecue pork, hand-pulled noodles, Chinese tea, and rooftop cocktails or mocktails.

What is the best time to visit Yào?

Lunch is best for dim sum and business dining, early dinner is best for a calmer meal, and sunset or evening is best for rooftop views and cocktails.