A restaurant inside a glitzy shopping mall is a tough sell. Yet, Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM almost makes you forget the retail air.

Coda: A Playful Riff on Thai Fine Dining that Hits (Almost) All the Right Notes Coda Bangkok bursts onto the scene with a tasting menu that’s as much a cheeky wink as it is a culinary statement. Chef Supasit ‘Tap’ Kokpol, armed with experience from...

Sorn: A Southern Thai Spice Pilgrimage Worth the Hassle. Let's be clear: scoring a table at Sorn is a Herculean feat. But for those who prevail, what awaits is a deep, fiery dive into Southern Thai cuisine that few restaurants dare to attempt....

A Taste of the Riviera, With a Bangkok Twist Let's be clear: Côte by Mauro Colagreco isn't your casual Tuesday night dinner spot. Nestled within the opulent Capella Bangkok, it's a place for special occasions, and it certainly looks the part. With...

Baan Tepa isn’t just a meal; it’s a pilgrimage. First, you have to brave the notorious traffic to Ramkhamhaeng, arriving at what feels like a secret family estate. Housed in a beautifully rejuvenated villa, the space is a chic blend of polished...

Nestled away in a historic Chinatown shophouse, Potong is Chef Pam’s love letter to her Thai-Chinese heritage. Forget "simple," as the name cheekily suggests; this is a full-blown, multi-story sensory journey. The setting, a meticulously restored...

High Art, High Altitude. Let’s be honest, any restaurant 65 floors above Bangkok is already halfway to impressing. At Mezzaluna, the view is undeniably a showstopper, a glittering panorama that threatens to outshine the food. Almost. But Chef Ryuki...

Sühring: A Teutonic Triumph in the Tropics. Forget everything you think you know about German food. At Sühring, the wunderkind twins Mathias and Thomas Sühring have transplanted their heritage to a serene Bangkok villa, and the result is nothing...

Resonance: A Culinary Riddle Wrapped in an Enigma. In a city teeming with restaurants that shout, Resonance whispers. Tucked away in Sukhumvit, this minimalist, white-clad dining room is the antithesis of Bangkok’s usual chaotic charm. It’s a brave...

Cross BKK: A Year-Long Wait for a Genre-Bending Meal. Finally snagged a seat at Cross BKK, the city's most elusive reservation? Prepare for a culinary journey that’s more than just a meal; it's a front-row seat to a masterclass in controlled chaos....

Samrub Samrub Thai: A Deliciously Schizophrenic Trip Back in Time. Forget your staid, white-tablecloth Thai dining experiences. Samrub Samrub Thai is less a restaurant and more a delicious, chaotic dinner party in a renovated Silom house. Run by the...

IGNIV: A Michelin-Starred Nest That’s Almost Too Cool for School. IGNIV, which charmingly means ‘nest’ in some obscure Swiss dialect, has certainly feathered its own little corner of The St. Regis with Michelin-starred finery. The concept? A...

Inddee: A Culinary Odyssey with a Few Bumps in the Road. Nestled in a restored mansion, Inddee arrives with the ambition to redefine Indian dining in Bangkok. The atmosphere is immediately cinematic, with a mist-filled garden and elegantly designed...

Wana Yook: A Glorified Khao Gaeng Joint? Tucked away in a restored colonial house, Wana Yook has been lauded for its ambitious take on khao gaeng (curry over rice). The brainchild of Chef Chalee Kader, this Michelin-starred establishment aims to...

A Love Letter to Grandma, Via Modern Thai Cuisine Let's be clear: getting a seat at Nusara feels like winning the lottery, and for good reason. Tucked away with a jaw-dropping view of Wat Pho, this intimate space is Chef Ton's heartfelt tribute to...

Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu: A Sky-High Culinary Affair with its Head in the Clouds? Bangkok's fine dining scene is a relentless churn of hype and forgotten flavors, but Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu, perched atop the Okura Prestige, seems to...

Mia: A Whimsical Jaunt into Modern European Fare That Almost Hits All the High Notes. Tucked away in a quiet soi, Mia feels less like a restaurant and more like an invitation into a whimsical private residence. Inside, you're presented with a choice...

Le Du: A Seasonal Journey That Almost Reaches the Summit So, Le Du. The name means "season" in Thai, a detail the polished staff will eagerly share, and with a Michelin star and a former title as Asia's best restaurant, expectations are...