Sorn isn’t just a meal; it’s a fiery, unapologetic love letter to Southern Thailand, served in a beautifully restored house that feels more like a chic private residence than a restaurant. Forget your preconceived notions of Thai food; this is a...

Let’s be clear: a restaurant inside a shopping mall, however glitzy, is a tough sell. Yet, Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM almost makes you forget you’re breathing conditioned retail air. The dramatic, midnight-blue interior and sweeping views...

Gaa: A Tale of Two Bites. Nestled in a beautifully restored traditional Thai house, Gaa is a restaurant that arrives with a formidable reputation. Helmed by Garima Arora, the first Indian female chef to snag two Michelin stars, the hype is palpable....

Located within the opulent Capella Bangkok, Côte by Mauro Colagreco aims for the pinnacle of fine dining, and with its recent acquisition of a second Michelin star for 2025, it seems the industry is buying it. The restaurant offers a "Riviera to...

Another "journey" restaurant has landed in a grand old house, this time promising a tour of the Indian subcontinent. Inddee, tucked away in a Langsuan alley, certainly nails the entrance with its foggy, jungle-esque garden and an interior boasting...

Wana Yook Review Chef Chalee Kader has the audacity to take khao kaeng—the humble, everyday curry-on-rice—and spin it into a multi-thousand-baht tasting menu. It’s a concept that sounds almost absurd, trading a 50-baht plate for a multi-course...

Samrub Samrub Thai: A Masterclass in Thai Culinary Heritage, if You Can Snag a Seat. Tucked away in a renovated shophouse that doubles as their home, Chef Prin Polsuk and his wife Thanyaporn “Mint” Jarukittikun have created one of Bangkok’s...

Le Du, a darling of the Bangkok fine-dining scene, struts a fine line between innovation and tradition. Tucked away in a quiet soi, the ambiance is one of minimalist elegance—think warm lighting and clean lines, a stark contrast to the chaotic...

Elements: A Polished Performance That Plays the Hits. Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu, the one-Michelin-starred restaurant at The Okura Prestige Bangkok, continues to deliver a meticulously polished, if somewhat predictable, fine-dining experience....

Baan Tepa: A Polished, Pedigreed Darling That Almost Dazzles. Let's be clear: Baan Tepa is not some scrappy upstart. Housed in a beautifully renovated ancestral home and helmed by the prodigiously talented Chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam, this...

Sühring: A Polished, Pricey Taste of Modern Germany. Sühring, the two-Michelin-starred darling of Bangkok's fine-dining scene, continues to draw in the gourmands with its refined take on German cuisine. Nestled in a serene, leafy villa, the...

Coda: A Polished, if Predictable, Addition to Bangkok's Fine Dining Scene. Coda, the latest entrant to Bangkok’s ever-expanding fine dining landscape, has confidently secured its Michelin star, leaving little doubt about its technical prowess....

In the heart of Bangkok’s chaotic Chinatown, tucked away in a lovingly restored multi-story shophouse, Potong is serving up more than just dinner; it’s dishing out a narrative. Chef Pam’s progressive Thai-Chinese tasting menu is an ambitious...

IGNIV Bangkok: A Michelin-Starred Nest That’s Almost Too Clever Let’s be clear: IGNIV is a stunningly clever restaurant. Conceived by Swiss three-star maestro Andreas Caminada, this St. Regis outpost, whose name means “nest” in Romansh, is a...

Perched on the 65th floor of the Lebua State Tower, Mezzaluna offers a view that is undeniably spectacular, a panoramic sweep of Bangkok that almost justifies the sky-high prices. Chef Ryuki Kawasaki’s two-Michelin-star kitchen pushes a fastidious...

Sukhumvit’s New Fish Fetish: Brilliant, But Breathe. Bangkok has finally landed its first yakizakana-style bar, and it’s about time. At Kayaki, the gimmick is simple but seductive: premium, sashimi-grade fish, grilled piece by piece right before...

Haoma: A Green Star Sermon on a Plate. Let's be clear: a meal at Haoma is less about dinner and more about a deep dive into chef Deepanker Khosla's eco-conscious philosophy. This Phrom Phong restaurant, armed with a Michelin star and a Green Star...

Mia: Still Got the Magic or Just Going Through the Motions? Tucked away in a Sukhumvit soi, Mia has settled comfortably into its role as a Michelin-starred darling of Bangkok's dining scene. The renovated house, with its almost comically distinct...

Nusara: A Feast for the Eyes, But What About the Palate? Let’s be clear: Nusara is a restaurant that knows how to make a first impression. Perched opposite the ethereal glow of Wat Pho, the intimate, 10-seat dining room is pure old-world romance,...

Getting a seat at No Name Noodle is akin to winning the lottery, a frantic Sunday morning scramble that has become a rite of passage for Bangkok’s ramen disciples. This signless, eight-seat temple to noodles on Sukhumvit 26 is notoriously...

Le Normandie: An Old Dame With a New Twinkle. For decades, Le Normandie has been the grande dame of Bangkok’s fine dining scene, perched regally atop the Mandarin Oriental with knockout views of the Chao Phraya River. It’s a place steeped in...

Maison Dunand: An Alpine Retreat for the Bangkok Elite? Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, late of the two-Michelin-starred Le Normandie, has decamped to a cozy, chalet-inspired house in Sathorn to give us his personal take on French cuisine. The result,...

Resonance: A Masterclass in Subtlety That Borders on Timid. Bangkok’s obsession with "borderless" cuisine is starting to feel as tired as a Soi Cowboy expat after a long night. Yet, into this fray steps Resonance, a minimalist, white-clad dining...

Signature Bangkok: A Michelin Star That Barely Twinkles. Another French chef, another hotel fine-diner. On the 11th floor of the VIE Hotel, Thierry Drapeau, a chef who once held two Michelin stars in France, is reprising his act with Signature...

The GOAT: A Self-Proclaimed Legend Navigates Ambitious Terrain. In a city teeming with culinary contenders, calling your restaurant "The GOAT" is a bold, almost audacious move. Chef Tan-Parkorn Kosiyapong’s venture in Ekkamai certainly doesn’t...

A Tale of Two Tokyos (in Bangkok) Denkushiflori, the much-hyped Bangkok outpost of the Tokyo original, arrives with a weighty pedigree. It’s the love child of two of Japan's culinary giants: Zaiyu Hasegawa of the playful, two-Michelin-starred Den,...

Ōre Bangkok: A Culinary Pilgrimage or a Test of Patience? In a city hardly starved for ambitious fine dining, Ōre arrives with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Tucked away in Sathu Pradit, this eight-seat chef's table is a minimalist temple of wood...

Jhol: More Than Just a Tikka Masala Fix Tucked away in Sukhumvit, Jhol has been tasked with the ambitious goal of re-educating Bangkok on the nuances of Indian cuisine. For the most part, it succeeds, presenting a menu dedicated to the coastal...

Perched dizzyingly high on the 61st floor of the State Tower, Chef’s Table isn’t just a meal; it’s a spectacle. The drama begins the moment you enter the cavernous, high-ceilinged room, with Bangkok’s glittering skyline as your wallpaper and...

R-Haan: A Royal Feast That Almost Justifies the Hype Let's be clear: a meal at R-Haan is an event. From the moment you step into its opulent, Thonglor dining room, you're not just having dinner; you're embarking on a meticulously choreographed...

Here's the deal with Haawm, On Nut's perpetually booked-out supper club: getting a seat is half the battle. Run by self-taught Thai-American chef Dylan Eitharong, this is not your typical restaurant experience. Forget choosing your own dishes or...

Canvas: A Feast for the Eyes, But What About the Palate? Bangkok’s Canvas is the darling of the fine-dining scene, a place where Chef Riley Sanders treats every plate like a masterpiece. And visually, he’s not wrong. Each course in the extensive...

Tucked away in a Sukhumvit soi, Sushi Masato isn't just another omakase joint; it's a culinary pilgrimage that's rightfully earned its Michelin star. Forget stuffy, silent temples of sushi; Chef Masato Shimizu has cultivated an atmosphere that’s...

Aksorn: A Polished But Predictable Ode to the Past. David Thompson, the prodigal son of Thai cuisine, has returned not with a bang, but with the quiet rustle of old pages. At Aksorn, perched atop the impeccably restored Central: The Original Store,...

So, another Michelin star for Thai food. Yawn. At Chim by Siam Wisdom, Chef Thaninthorn "Noom" Chantharawan attempts to elevate traditional Thai cuisine, and while the passion is evident, the results can be a mixed bag. Housed in a charmingly...

Nahm: A Culinary Legend Navigates Its Next Chapter. Let's be clear: a meal at Nahm is still one of Bangkok's essential dining experiences. Tucked away in the ever-sleek COMO Metropolitan, this temple of Thai gastronomy continues to command respect,...

A Riverside Respite with Royal-ish Rewards Escaping the city’s relentless hum for Suan Thip is a bit of a pilgrimage, but one that rewards the faithful with a transportive, garden-ensconced experience right on the Chao Phraya River. Forget the...

So, 80/20 has ditched its original 80-percent-local mantra for a near-total Thai affair, a move as bold as its flavors. This Charoenkrung darling has certainly grown up, shedding its hipster tapas skin for a full-blown, Michelin-starred tasting menu...

Saneh Jaan: A Michelin Star That's Lost Some of its Twinkle. Saneh Jaan, nestled within the Glasshouse at Sindhorn, presents a polished facade of fine Thai dining. It boasts a Michelin star, a spacious, elegant dining room, and a menu that whispers...

Let's be brutally honest about Jay Fai. You're not just going for the food; you're paying for the spectacle and a story for your Instagram feed. Yes, a Michelin star hangs on a street food joint, and watching the 81-year-old aunty in her iconic ski...

Aulis Phuket: A Polished Diamond in the Rough? Simon Rogan has landed in Phuket, and the earth hasn't so much shaken as it has been politely tilled, cultivated, and plated. Aulis Phuket, his 15-seat chef's table tucked away at the swanky Iniala...

PRU: Phuket's Pious Purveyor of Farm-to-Table Fare. Let's be clear: PRU isn't your typical Phuket beachside grub-hub. Tucked away in the serene Trisara resort, this is dining that demands your full attention, and for the most part, it earns it. The...

AVANT: A Polished but Predictable Ascent. So, the new kid on the 30th floor of the Kimpton Maa-Lai, AVANT, snagged a Michelin star in what felt like five minutes. Helmed by the undeniably resilient Chef Haikal Johari, this intimate, 10-seat counter...

Tucked away in a serene Yen Akart villa, CLARA is the ambitious passion project of husband-and-wife team Christian and Clara Martena. Housed in a former art gallery, the space is undeniably stunning, a Bauhaus-style villa where minimalist design...

An air of Phuket’s seaside luxury has washed ashore in Ploenchit, and it goes by the name of Acqua. Chef Alessandro Frau, a culinary heavyweight with accolades to prove it, has brought his celebrated Sardinian-influenced Italian fare to a...

For a city awash in middling Tex-Mex, Santiaga arrives as a sharp, confident riposte. Forget gloopy cheese and sad, soggy burritos; this is the sophisticated older sister to the familiar La Monita Taqueria, swapping street-food casual for a more...

Cross BKK: A Culinary Tightrope Act That Mostly Soars In a city drowning in identikit cafes and lukewarm "fusion" concepts, Cross BKK arrives like a jolt of electricity. Helmed by a sibling duo, this Rama 3 "chef's table" affair attempts the...