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Bangkok - Gateway Ekamai

Gateway Ekamai, the huge and exotic, Japanese-themed shopping mall with a giant maneki-neko (beckoning cat) in front, is located on Sukhumvit Road in the heart of Ekamai, a junction of business and residential area where a lot of Japanese live. (Jun., Aug. in 2013)

The shopping mall has many Japanese food restaurants and it's very convenient to go because it's connected directly to Ekamai station of BTS Skytrain. Gateway Ekkamai is the perfect spot to stop in when you miss Japanese food !

Gateway Ekamai, the huge and exotic, Japanese-themed shopping mall with a huge maneki-neko - beckoning cat in front.

This shopping mall is, I guess, for Thai locals who like Japanese food and tourists from overseas and especially for Japanese who live in Thailand for a long time and miss Japanese food, more than for tourists from Japan.

Not only various kinds of Japanese food restaurants, the shopping mall offers so many shops such as health and beauty, fashion and accessary stores, IT area, game and education place, pet shop, and supermarket. The amusement and education area on the 5th floor is a very good communication space for Japanese parents and their children.

When I tried to visit this shopping mall first, I went to Terminal 21 by mistake, that was 3 stations away from here. Wow, finally, I came here. Now, let's walk and check around together. :D


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Gateway - Let's go to Gateway Ekamai
Gateway - (MF) Japanese food restaurant !
Gateway - Hungry ! Let's have lunch !
Gateway - (1F5F) Check out upstairs
Gateway - (BFGF) Let's see downstairs !
Gateway - Ibaraki Fair

Gateway Ekamai official HP: http://www.gatewayekamai.com/en/

Gateway - Let's go to Gateway Ekamai
The huge shopping mall, Gateway Ekkamai. You'll see the building right after getting off at Ekamai station of BTS Skytrain. So excited. Long-awaited lovely Gateway. Now, let's check it out !

Gateway is shown as G△+ew△y. See the picture above.		This is connected directly from the station. Comfortable decorations will welcome you. Beautiful.
The appearance Gateway is shown as G△+ew△y. See the picture above.		To the entrance This is connected directly from the station. Comfortable decorations will welcome you. Beautiful.

Maneki-neko or beckoning cat in front. It's about 170cm from the ground to her neck.	The decorations show Japanese letters (Katakana) such as モワロ or Ｒモコエアモ. I didn't understand them, though.	The sideboard shows the explanation of Japanese GEISHA. It was so a good and brief explanation that I'll show it below. (*1)
Giant maneki-neko Maneki-neko or beckoning cat in front. It's about 170cm from the ground to her neck.	Japanese characters The decorations show Japanese letters (Katakana) such as モワロ or Ｒモコエアモ. I didn't understand them, though.	Japanese doll, KOKESHI at the entrance The sideboard shows the explanation of Japanese GEISHA. It was so a good and brief explanation that I'll show it below. (*1)

*1 ) About GEISHA (an explanation beside a Japanese doll, KOKESHI)
- Geisha is a term used to call Japanese ladies who are knowledgeable in various aspects of arts and can apply their skills in entertaining and welcoming guests. Originally, only men could become Geisha because this occupation derived from royal jesters within the palace, before eventually being transferred to ladies.
- Geishas must be trained in multiple fields of arts since their childhood such as music, singing, dancing, tea making, flower arrangement, poems and literature. They must also learn about more sophisticated branches of arts such as kimono dressing and maintaining an entertaining conversation with guests.

Gateway - (MF) Japanese food restaurant !
Now, you'll see a lot of Japanese food restaurants right after entering the shopping mall, directly walking from the Skytrain station. Wow ! I was very happy because I was hungry ! :D Now, you'll see a lot of Japanese food restaurants right after entering the shopping mall, directly walking from the Skytrain station. Wow ! I was very happy because I was hungry ! :D I can't stop myself to check the restaurants around !

Not red (red in Japan) but a big Torii stands at the entrance.		This type of building is popular in Thailand ? The Terminal 21 nearby is the same.
Torii - Shrine Gate of Japan Not red (red in Japan) but a big Torii stands at the entrance.		Very high ceiling This type of building is popular in Thailand ? The Terminal 21 nearby is the same.
This floor has a lot of Japanese food restaurants. You must come here when you are hungry ! :D		This floor has a lot of Japanese food restaurants. You must come here when you are hungry ! :D
Visit here especially when you are hungry ! This floor has a lot of Japanese food restaurants. You must come here when you are hungry ! :D

Sushi, Nabe, and Sake. Hmmm, looks yummy...	They have various Japanese set menu.
Standard Japanese meals Sushi, Nabe, and Sake. Hmmm, looks yummy...	Menu of HINAYA They have various Japanese set menu.
They also have a maid cafe, named maidreamin. The culture from Akihabara in Japan. :D	Japanese restaurant called Hokkaido (北海道).
Maid Cafe ! - maidreamin Hahaha, they also have a maid cafe, named maidreamin. The culture from Akihabara in Japan. :D	Big crab ! Japanese restaurant called Hokkaido (北海道).
I miss Ramen...	You can have hamburgers as well.
Japanese noodles - Ramen (Korakuen - 幸楽苑) I miss Ramen...		Sukiyaki burger ! You can have hamburgers as well.

Beef-on-rice dish restaurant, SUKIYA.	I'm happy to find a cake shop.	Various kinds of shaved ice. (Hmm ? Was this shop downstairs ... ?)
Beef-on-rice dish Beef-on-rice dish restaurant, SUKIYA.	Sweets ! I'm happy to find a cake shop.	Various kinds Various kinds of shaved ice. (Hmm ? Was this shop downstairs ... ?)

Japanese drug store, TSURUHA.		They have a good selection of products. How nice !
Japanese drug store, TSURUHA They have a good selection of products. How nice !

Gateway - Hungry ! Let's have lunch !

You can't check around if you are hungry. Now, have something to eat first to get power to explore ! :D

Shun-no-mai (旬の舞), the Japanese restaurant around the entrance. Very wide space inside.	You can eat various kinds of food like in the picture above.
Shun-no-mai (旬の舞) Shun-no-mai (旬の舞), the Japanese restaurant around the entrance. Very wide space inside.	If you choose buffet You can eat various kinds of food like in the picture above.

I ordered Katsu-don (pork cutlet on rice) and Sanma-no-shioyaki (roast fish), the menu I often have in Japan.	I was happy with grated Japanese radish. Tasted very good.	They offer 5 % or 10 % discount for some menu if you use JCB card.
I chose some menu I ordered Katsu-don (pork cutlet on rice) and Sanma-no-shioyaki (roast fish), the menu I often have in Japan. I was happy with grated Japanese radish. Tasted very good. :D		5% or 10% off They offer 5 % or 10 % discount for some menu if you use JCB card.

You'll see a lot of lanterns in line written Wasabi (わさび), green horseradish paste.	Water runs in the restaurant.
Japanese restaurant named "Hakone" You'll see a lot of lanterns in line written Wasabi (わさび), green horseradish paste, and water running in the restaurant.

My wife ordered a grilled salmon set and I chose grilled beef set. They came with Sashimi, Tenpura and Chawanmushi.	My wife ordered a grilled salmon set and I chose grilled beef set. They came with Sashimi, Tenpura and Chawanmushi.	Lantern decoration in the restaurant. The Japanese words say, satisfaction, peace of mind and confidence.
We ordered set menu My wife ordered a grilled salmon set and I chose grilled beef set. They came with Sashimi, Tenpura and Chawanmushi. Kimuchi (Korean food) came with it as well. Is this their style ?		満足、安心、自信 Lantern decoration in the restaurant. The Japanese words say, satisfaction, peace of mind and confidence.

Gateway - (1F5F) Check out upstairs

After meals, let's go and see the upstairs.

HIS - the Japanese travel agency.	Daiso - the 100 yen shop - In Thailand, 60 baht shop (about 180 yen).
H.I.S HIS mark will jump into your eyes on the next floor, the Japanese travel agency.	Daiso - the 100 yen shop In Thailand, 60 baht shop (about 180 yen).
From the upstairs. A good view.	Umbrellas are blooming ! Japanese style ? :D
Outlook From the upstairs. A good view.	Curious tree Umbrellas are blooming ! Japanese style ? :D

You'll see a lot of Mino ware from Toki city in Japan.	You'll see a lot of Mino ware from Toki city in Japan.	You'll see a lot of Mino ware from Toki city in Japan.
A lot of Mino ware You'll see a lot of Mino ware from Toki city in Japan.

Camera shop of Thailand.	TVs, printers and so on. When I vistaed there, I saw not so many products.
Big camera Camera shop of Thailand.	IT related store TVs, printers and so on. When I vistaed there, I saw not so many products.

A big amusement area for kids and their parents on the 5th floor. In the back, you'll see air sliders, trampolines and learn-while-playing area.
Molley Fantasy A big amusement area for kids and their parents on the 5th floor. In the back, you'll see air sliders, trampolines and learn-while-playing area.
Wow, a lot of game machines in a very wide space. I have to try some.	Taiko-no-Tatsujin (Drum master) is a very popular game. But, the letters on it is not Japanese but Chinese,... ?
A lot of game machines Wow, a lot of game machines in a very wide space. I have to try some.	Taiko-no-Tatsujin (Drum master) Taiko-no-Tatsujin (Drum master) is a very popular game. But, the letters on it is not Japanese but Chinese,... ?

A lot of racing games in the line !	The introduction of their service "Kidzooona" for parents and children.	There are air sliders, trampolines and learn-while-playing area in the back.
In the line A lot of racing games in the line !	Kidzooona The introduction of their service "Kidzooona" for parents and children. There are air sliders, trampolines and learn-while-playing area in the back.

Gateway - (BFGF) Let's see downstairs !

After meals and checking upstairs, let's go down.

Various Japanese food downstairs as well.	Can not see but they offer a drink named Oishi Pearl Milk Tea.
Broiled squid Various Japanese food downstairs as well.	Drinks Can not see but they offer a drink named Oishi Pearl Milk Tea,... Pearl Milk ?

Shaved ice ?	Drinks named KAMU. They have green tee with red beans.	One scenery of downstairs
EBISU-AN Shaved ice ?	KAMU - or bite in Japanese Drinks named KAMU. They have green tee with red beans.	One scenery of downstairs

OASIS Food Pavilion - You can enjoy Thai food here.	Put these seasonings as you like.
OASIS Food Pavilion You can enjoy Thai food here.	Seasonings Put these seasonings as you like.
The area has food stands with a lantern written "食べ物" (food) on it. I don't know why but it was something funny. After going back home, I thought again and again, what was funny ? It should be "軽食" (light food) in that case ? No, no,... so what ?
Food stand The area has food stands with a lantern written "食べ物" (food) on it. I don't know why but it was something funny. After going back home, I thought again and again, what was funny ? It should be "軽食" (light food) in that case ? No, no,... so what ?

Supermarket downstairs. It's a wide space and offer various products.	Supermarket downstairs. It's a wide space and offer various products.	Some board shows information in Japanese.
Supermarket MaxValu Supermarket downstairs. It's a wide space and offer various products. Some board shows information in Japanese.

I was surprised and happy that they had a pet shop.	Office and stationery supplies are a lot. Very good !
Pet shop I was surprised and happy that they had a pet shop.	Office Mate Office and stationery supplies are a lot. Very good !

Gateway - Ibaraki Fair

They had IBARAKI fair (Ibaraki is one of prefectures in Japan) in Aug, 2013. They sold a lot of fruits, sweet potatoes, pickled plums and so on.

They had IBARAKI fair (ibaraki is one of prefectures in Japan) in Aug, 2013. They sold a lot of fruits, sweet potatoes, pickled plums and so on.

A guide of Ibaraki fair with a cool farmer.	Various fruits are sold. (Don't get swayed, the lantern is showing a letter meaning alcohol. :D )
	Various fruits ! Various fruits are sold. (Don't get swayed, the lantern is showing a letter meaning alcohol. :D )
	Many kinds of fruit drinks are sold as well. (Don't get confused, the lantern is showing a letter meaning Sashimi or sliced raw fish. :D )
うまいもんどころ - Production area of delicious things A guide of Ibaraki fair with a cool farmer.	Fruit drinks ! Many kinds of fruit drinks are sold as well. (Don't get confused, the lantern is showing a letter meaning Sashimi or sliced raw fish. :D )
A little cute and small space but they sold melons, sweet potatoes, pickled plums, NARA pickles, Sake (Japanese alcohols) and so on.
Ibaraki Fair downstairs ! A little cute and small space but they sold melons, sweet potatoes, pickled plums, NARA pickles, Sake (Japanese alcohols) and so on.

You can try it first !	Dried potatoes, 1kg 850 baht. (about 25 dollars ?)	They are pickled plums.
Sweet potatoes You can try it first !	Dried potatoes 1kg 850 baht. (about 25 dollars ?)	White plums They are pickled plums.

I want to try Ramen or Japanese noodles next time. Wow, wow.