Bangkok, Thailand
Paws Up Cafe
Paws Up Cafe in Bangkok's Suan Luang district has a 300-square-metre halal restaurant and a separate Japanese-themed lounge with more than 30 orange British Shorthair cats, free to enter with no time limit and no purchase required. The kitchen serves halal Thai and Japanese dishes, including pad kaprao, tom yum, ramen and udon, as well as steaks. Drinks include Brazilian coffee, Japanese matcha, Thai tea, cocoa and fruit juice. The cafe also makes gelato, pastries and croissants. Visitors can use the free Wi-Fi, charging points and on-site parking, and the building has a prayer room and a private room. The cats are permanent residents rather than an adoption program. Check the cafe's rules before entering the lounge, especially when visiting with children or a group.
Before you go
- Entry
- Free entry
- Adoption
- Resident cats, not for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked November 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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