Presenting the 25 best restaurants in Thailand, in alphabetical order.
100 Mahaseth
Offal and offcuts steal the spotlight, rewarding diners with adventurous dishes inspired by northeast Thailand and all ingredients, down to the salt crystals, sourced locally.
Appia
This Roman-style trattoria has stood the test of time with its juicy porchetta, house-made pastas and impeccable service for the last 10 years, making it a constant on Bangkok residents’ favourites list.
Baan Tepa Culinary Space
Chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam has crafted an eco-conscious dining experience meant to change perceptions about Thai food backed by their Michelin two-star status.
Charmgang
Discover this hip curry shophouse down a dim alley where bright lights and retro decor intrigue young locals eager to savour contemporary Thai. Reservations required!
Charmkrung
Charmgang’s lively younger sister serves impressive Thai drinking food, like southern grilled curried mussels, in a former warehouse with a wine list as playful as its vibe.
Côte by Mauro Colagreco
Panoramic river views pair with the contemporary culinary touch of chef Davide Garavaglia’s seasonal tasting menus evoking flavours of the French and Italian Riviera. Now with two stars.
Gaa
Chef Garima Arora marries traditional Indian flavours with Nordic flair featuring dishes like tandoor-roasted durian, all in a picturesque 60-year-old Bangkok house.
Gaggan
Gaggan offers a once-in-a-lifetime, multi-sensory journey that challenges fine dining through touch, sound and smell, served up at a moodily lit but loud chef’s table. A truly progressive Indian-forward tasting menu.
Haoma
Haoma serves Neo-Indian cuisine using organic, homegrown ingredients while honouring their culinary roots. Their philosophy of “Growing to Give Back” has garnered a Michelin star and the coveted Green Star.
Hom
At this Phuket fine-diner, chef Ricardo Nunes celebrates the island’s ingredients through fermentations. His inspiring tasting menu is served in a breathtaking white pavilion.
Jay Fai
The queen of street food remains unstoppable, a one-woman show in her beanie and goggles firing up her oh-so-plump crab omelette (and some of the city’s best tom yum).
Jhol
Indian coastal cuisine shines bright where chef Hari Nayak puts the spotlight. Regions like Konkan and Malabar are represented with must-try dishes like ghee-roasted chicken and the irresistible masala maska bun.
Le Du
Contemporary Thai classics that show off the country’s agricultural heritage plus expert wine pairings define chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn’s 10 years of success.
Nusara
Nusara pays tribute to chef Ton’s grandmother, blending old-world Thai dishes with a modernity and unbeatable views of Wat Pho and Bangkok’s old town.
Ojo
On MahaNakhon Tower’s 76th floor, this Mexican hotspot features rich jewel-toned and golden aesthetics, and a menu of Mexico’s best dishes, done with precision and class.
Ore
Already the talk of the town for its intimate, eight-seat chef’s counter experience, this new spot takes inspiration from Thailand’s micro-seasons and specific ingredients that are prepared with care to let them shine.
Potong
The menu is a quirky, creative journey through chef Pichaya ‘Pam’ Utharntharm’s childhood—but with edge and new-gen touches—in her family’s renovated shophouse in the heart of Chinatown.
Pru
With a “community-to-fork” ethos, chef Jim Orphorst and team use only Thai ingredients (many from their own organic farm) in a theatre kitchen in Phuket to provide complete transparency to the culinary process.
Royd
Royd reintroduces traditional southern Thai flavors in an innovative yet humble tasting menu, in a retro Sino-colonial style building in Phuket Town.
Samlor
Samlor transforms familiar Thai street dishes into their own unique creations while highlighting local ingredients to a hip-hop soundtrack. Don’t miss their viral Thai soufflé omelet that is both crispy and deliciously homey.
Samrub Samrub Thai
Culinary mastermind Prin Polsuk and wife Mint Jarukittikun run this exclusive chefs’ table, preserving ancient recipes, reviving lost ingredients and providing educational insights.
Sorn
Chefs Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri and Yodkwan ‘Yod’ U-Prumpruk redefined southern Thai cuisine, serving it in a fine diner without compromising the history and flavours. The most sought-after seat in the city just became the first Thai restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars.
Sühring
German twins Mathias and Thomas Sühring turn the favourite dishes from their childhood into whimsical, pristinely plated dishes that have won them two stars.
Sushi Masato
This omakase spot by Masato Shimizu specializes in Edomae and New York Mae sushi. Premium seasonal ingredients, excellent service and a front-row seat to Masato’s creations.
Wana Yook
Culinary innovator chef Chalee Kader introduced his first fine-dining concept premised on the beloved rice-and-curry culture of Thailand. The tasting menu is elegant, thoughtful and unpretentious.
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Lede and hero image courtesy of Potong.
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Megan Leon
Megan Leon is a Bangkok-based freelance food writer and culinary collaborator for emerging restaurants ..Read More
