"Lee Man Sing's Cantonese room on the second floor of The Standard Mahanakhon — pre-order the 42-day duck. Book it for a team dinner."
About Mott 32 Bangkok
Mott 32 began in Hong Kong in 2014 and reached Bangkok in August 2022, taking the second floor of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon on Narathiwas Road in Silom. The brand trades on Cantonese cooking dressed in glamour — a Joyce Wang interior of dark wood, brass and tile that reads like a 1920s Shanghai club. Group executive chef Lee Man Sing sets the menu across the group, with chef Han Long Hua running the Bangkok kitchen. It is one of the city's destination Chinese rooms, built for an occasion rather than a quiet weeknight. See the rest of the Bangkok dining guide.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is principally Cantonese, with touches from Beijing and Sichuan. The signature is the apple-wood roasted 42-day Peking duck — the "Signature Mott 32 Cut" at ฿1,980, with a plant-based version at ฿980 — roasted to order over about an hour and carved at the table. It is the dish to build the meal around, so reserve it when you book. Beyond the duck, the barbecue Iberico pork char siu and the dim sum at lunch are the other markers, and the cooking is consistent rather than experimental. A full dinner with the duck shared runs ฿1,500 to ฿3,500 a head. Chef Han Long Hua runs the line to Lee Man Sing's template. For the wider field, see the best Chinese restaurants worldwide.
The Room
The room is the draw as much as the food: low, warm lighting, dark lacquer and brass, banquettes and round tables set for sharing, plus private rooms for a larger party. Sound sits at a confident hum — busy and convivial, never a library, but you can hold a conversation across a table of eight. Tables are generously spaced, dress runs smart, and the seating favours groups on lazy Susans over couples at two-tops. It is a setting that flatters a celebration or a client dinner.
Best for a Team Dinner
Mott 32 is built for a table, which makes it one of Silom's stronger team-dinner rooms. The Cantonese sharing format keeps everyone fed without anyone choosing wrong, the lazy-Susan service does the work, and a whole Peking duck carved tableside gives the night a centrepiece moment. The room impresses without tipping into stiff, and private areas absorb a bigger group or a client crowd. Book the duck ahead, take a round table, and let the dishes circulate. For more rooms that handle a crowd, see our team dinner guide.
Not for
Not for a quiet two-top or a tight budget — this is a glossy group room where the bill climbs fast, and a couple sharing one duck will feel the spend without the table to justify it.
Frequently Asked
Is Mott 32 Bangkok worth it?
Yes, for a polished Cantonese dinner with serious room design and a duck worth pre-ordering. The Bangkok outpost opened in 2022 inside The Standard Mahanakhon, with group executive chef Lee Man Sing setting the menu and chef Han Long Hua running the kitchen. It is expensive for Chinese food in Bangkok, but the cooking is consistent and the setting suits an occasion. Order the 42-day Peking duck and it earns the bill.
How much does Mott 32 Bangkok cost?
Plan on roughly ฿1,500 to ฿3,500 per person for a full dinner with dim sum, a main and the duck shared. The signature 42-day apple-wood Peking duck is ฿1,980 for the whole bird, with a plant-based version at ฿980. Lunch sets are the cheaper way in. Drinks from the cocktail list push the total higher, so a celebratory dinner for a table climbs quickly.
Do I need to pre-order the Peking duck at Mott 32?
Yes. The signature apple-wood Peking duck is roasted to order over about 60 minutes and made in limited numbers each day on a first-come basis. Reserve the duck when you book, and no later than 24 hours ahead, or you risk missing it. It is the dish the kitchen is built around, so a Mott 32 dinner without it is a lesser meal. Plan the table around the duck.
What is the dress code at Mott 32 Bangkok?
Smart. The Joyce Wang-designed room is glamorous, and most diners dress up — collared shirts, jackets or dresses rather than shorts and sandals. There is no hard jacket rule, but a team dinner or client night reads better in business-smart clothes. The setting is part of what you are paying for, so it rewards making an effort. See our Bangkok dining guide for the city's other occasion rooms.
Is Mott 32 Bangkok good for a team dinner?
Yes, it is one of the better team-dinner rooms in Silom. The Cantonese sharing format is built for a table, the lazy-Susan service keeps everyone fed, and a shared duck gives the night a centrepiece. The room is impressive without being stuffy, and private areas suit a larger group. See our team dinner guide for more rooms that handle a crowd.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Mott 32 Bangkok
Reserve the 42-day Peking duck with your booking, at least 24 hours ahead.
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Practical Information
Address2nd Fl, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, 114 Narathiwas Rd, Silom
NeighbourhoodSilom / Bang Rak
CuisineCantonese
Price฿1,500–3,500 pp; duck ฿1,980
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingBanquettes, round tables, private rooms
ReservationDirect / phone +66 2 085 8888
DietaryPlant-based duck and veg dishes available
