Viva 8 | Giant Paella and the Rhythm of Chatuchak
Located in Section 8 of Chatuchak Weekend Market, Viva 8 is a lively restaurant and bar known for its giant pan of paella. It is a place to enjoy food and drinks while taking in the music, energy and open atmosphere of a weekend at Chatuchak.
Unexpected Discoveries at Chatuchak
Chatuchak is about much more than shopping.
Part of the experience is wandering through its narrow lanes, looking inside unfamiliar shops and stopping when the aroma of food or the sound of music catches your attention. Unexpected discoveries are what make a day at the market so memorable.
A Giant Pan at the Heart of Viva 8
Located along the road in Section 8, Viva 8 is a lively restaurant and bar where food, music and people come together.
Its most striking feature is the giant pan of paella at the front of the restaurant. Filled with colourful ingredients, including red peppers and prawns, the paella is served generously, one plate at a time, in full view of visitors passing through the market.
Watching the food being prepared and served is part of the Viva 8 experience.
Where Food, Music and People Meet
Inside, distinctive lighting and colourful decorations create a space that opens directly onto the market road.
Some visitors stop for a meal, others relax with a cold drink, while many are drawn in by the music and activity. Travellers from around the world share the same lively space, each enjoying the market in their own way.
Viva 8 is not simply a quiet place to sit down and eat.
The aromas from the kitchen, the music, the movement of people and the energy of Chatuchak all blend together. The result is a place that reflects the free and international character of the market.
From Soi YIPUN to Section 8
After discovering Japanese craftsmanship at Soi YIPUN, continue through the market towards Section 8.
A plate of paella and some time surrounded by the lively atmosphere of Viva 8 can become another memorable part of your day at Chatuchak.
