Yo-Chi Opens First Thai Branch at CentralWorld

Young Thais are skipping pubs for dessert cafes and buffets. The latest Gen Z hotspot is Yo-Chi, a well-known Australian frozen yogurt brand that just launched its first Thai outlet on the second floor of CentralWorld's Groove zone.

The shop uses imported Australian dairy and offers ten flavors, with the signature tart original as the standout. There are more than 30 toppings, highlighted by fresh premium fruit cut by hand daily with no leftovers. Many toppings are localized, such as Thai tea jelly, Thai mango, crispy coconut, and poppy fruit jelly.

The self-service format lets customers build their own cups, pressing yogurt and adding toppings as they like, then decorating before weighing. The price is 73 baht per 100 grams.

Those avoiding dairy need not worry: the menu includes "Acai" bowls made from high-quality fruits like berries and coconut, offering a vegan, gluten-free option with the same topping fun.

The venue also serves pressed juices and sparkling drinks in stylish glasses. Yo-Chi began in Melbourne in 2012, gaining fame for its yogurt quality and hip, party-like atmosphere that appeals to non-drinking Gen Z. It has since expanded to over 70 branches across Australia and internationally to Singapore, the UK, and the US, with Thailand as the newest market. The spacious CentralWorld location aims to create a new creative meeting point — a "positive party" in the form of a "Gen Z nightclub" running from 10 a.m. to midnight.

It marks a shift for the Groove zone: clinking ice cream cups instead of beer glasses, healthy and vibrant. Alcohol-free parties can be just as fun.