Ahhh, Michelin-star restaurants. We hear so much about them, but what really distinguishes them? What makes them so special and are they all as amazing as they appear to be? What kind of factors are considered when they are given? These are questions that you may have. Michelin-star restaurants are distinguished by properties such as the quality of ingredients, culinary mastery, chef’s unique style and creativity, consistency of high standards, and value for money. The stars are also solely focused on food quality, so a three-star created spot usually means along with exceptional taste, the experience of being there and the food itself is an art form.
Here is a list of the top Michelin-star restaurants in Bangkok that will make your trip worthwhile. After all, a huge part of a travel experience is the food!
Contents
1. Jay Fai
2. Suhring
3. Le Du
4. Restaurant Potong
5. Gaa
6. Haoma
7. Baan Tepa
8. Sorn
1. Jay Fai
| Address: 327 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Wed-Sat 9:00-19:30 (Sun-Tues Off)
| Recommended Menu: Crab-meat omelette, Seafood drunken noodles, Seafood crispy rice vermicelli
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★
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In business since the ’80s, Jay Fai is an iconic Michelin-starred street food restaurant founded by 75-year-old Supinya Junsuta (known as Jay Fai). Known for cooking wearing trademark heat-protection goggles, this restaurant is known for its high-quality seafood specialties and has earned a Michelin star for 7 consecutive years. Take a look at their Instagram, and you’ll see that famous stars, namely Lisa from Blackpink, have visited this spot to taste the delicacies.
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Make sure you try the crispy, golden brown crab omelettes and drunken noodles, which are both staple menus. The restaurant only has seven tables and doesn’t accept any reservations, so make sure you arrive early to queue for a spot if you don’t want to miss out. Jay Fai has also announced plans to retire and close the restaurant within this year, so make sure you visit as soon as you can!
2. Sühring
| Address: 10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Wed 18:00-22:00, Thurs-Sun 12:30-14:30, 10:00-22:00 (Mon, Tues 0ff)
| Recommended Menu: Spätzle & Black Truffle, Brathering, Grandma’s Cheesecake
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★★
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Founded in 2016 by twin chefs Thomas and Mathias, Sühring features modern German cuisine that is inspired by the chef’s childhood memories and family recipes. Located in a restored 1970s villa, you’ll feel like you’re dining in a cozy house while also being surrounded by nature thanks to the luscious greenery in the area. They offer four distinct dining spaces, (The Kitchen, The Glass House, The Living Room, and The Dining Room) each of which is designed to offer a unique mood and experience, from the bustling energy of a kitchen rush to a cozy and homely experience in the dining room.
Make sure you try the Spätzle & Black Truffle, which is a German classic elevated with Australian black truffle, Allgäuer cheese sauce, and crispy onion.
3. Le Du
| Address: 399/3 Silom 7 Alley, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Mon-Tues 18:00-23:00, Thurs-Sat 12:00-14:00, 18:00-23:00 (Sun Off)
| Recommended Menu: Khao Chae
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★
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Coming from the Thai word which is a synonym for the word “season”, Le Du reflects an emphasis on culinary creations out of seasonal produce. Holding a Michelin star since 2018 and founded by chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, this spot offers Thai cuisine using seasonal local ingredients and French culinary techniques.
What makes this place unique is that its tasting menu changes three times a year (March, June, September/ October) to reflect Thailand’s three seasons, with each showcasing the best high-quality ingredients and products that are available in Thailand during the specific time. In summer, for example, they have a signature “Khao Chae” dish which features Jasmine ice cream, a spicy hot pork and shrimp ball, fried finger root, radish puree, chili, and a small shrimp paste ball. It is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, with a burst of cooling thanks to the ice cream.
4. Restaurant Potong
| Address: 422 ถนน วาณิช 1 เขตสัมพันธวงศ์, Samphanthawong, สัมพันธวงศ์, Bangkok 10100, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Thurs-Tues 16:30-23:00 (Wed Off)
| Recommended Menu: Chawamushi, Memories
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★
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From Thai-Chinese-Australian head chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, Potong is a Thai-Chinese fine dining restaurant set in a historical Sino-Portuguese building that used to be her family’s pharmacy. Known for its Thai-Chinese cuisine, the menu features a 20-course tasting menu with dishes focused on five elements: salt, acid, spice, texture, and Maillard reaction.
Some of the signature dishes include Chawamushi, which is served with abalone, caviar, and crispy croutons, and a crab dish called “Memories”, which features both mud and curry crab served with crispy brioche bread and jam. This restaurant combines Pam’s family heritage and creative culinary techniques, providing the ultimate fine-dining experience for anyone visiting Bangkok. Complete your meal with a bottle or glass of wine recommended by the sommelier.
5. Gaa
| Address: 46 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 17:30-00:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-15:00, 17:30-00:00
| Recommended Menu: Bombay Sandwich, Crab with warm macadamia milk curry
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★★
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Founded by chef Garima Arora, the first Indian female chef to earn a Michelin star, Gaa is a modern Indian and Thai fusion fine-dining restaurant. Situated in a Traditional Thai house it offers several distinct dining spaces such as the Garden Room, which overlooks a Thai garden, a lower-level Dining Room that is surrounded by lush greenery, and a lounge that is perfect for basking in the sunlight as you sip on cocktails and snack on light bites from the a la carte menu.
Following its philosophy of blending tradition with modern techniques, the tasting menu is inspired by Arora’s Indian heritage, featuring creative reinterpretations of street food. Signature dishes include the Bombay Sandwich, Crab Dish, and Charcoal-Grilled Pork Ribs.
6. Haoma
| Address: 231, 3 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 17:30-23:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-14:00, 17:30-23:00
| Recommended Menu: Crab Madras Curry with Ponni Rice, Phuket Lobster
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★★
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Known for its innovative neo-Indian cuisine and commitment to sustainability which also earned it a Michelin “Green Star”, Haoma is Thailand’s first urban farm and zero-waste restaurant, which focuses on farm-to-table and sustainable practices. The farm, which grows over 31 different kinds of edible greens, is seamlessly incorporated into the dining experience, with a greenhouse that serves as both an urban farm and an outdoor dining area.
Guests are given a tour of the farm upon arrival, so they can be educated on sustainable practices and ethical consumption. Standout dishes include the Crab Madras Curry, Phuket Lobster, and Sea Urchin with Moily Curry.
7. Baan Tepa
| Address: 561 Ramkhamhaeng Rd, Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Wed-Sun 18:00-23:00 (Mon-Tues Off)
| Recommended Menu: Nam Prik Kai Kem, Dong Dang Noodles, “Grandmother’s Roses” Dessert
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★★★
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Known for its innovative approach to modern Thai cuisine and a focus on sustainability, Baan Tepa is a fine-dine restaurant founded by chef Chudaree “Tam” Debhakam, the winner of Top Chef Thailand. Housed in a renovated 60-year-old traditional Thai house, the restaurant features an open-kitchen dining room, chef’s table, and organic culinary garden.
They serve a 9-course tasting menu, with dishes that incorporate ingredients, some of which are sourced from Debhakam’s own backyard. They are sure to take you on a culinary journey through Thailand, full of bold flavors and delicate spices, which are a staple in Thai dishes.
8. Sorn
| Address: 56 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Klongton Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Sun-Fri 18:00-22:00 (Mon Off)
| Recommended Menu: 2°C Lobster, Rice Salad, The Sea Holds the Forest
| Michelin Star Ranking: ★★★
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Proven by its three-star ranking for exceptional cuisine, Sorn specializes in Thai cuisine and is founded by chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri, a self-taught chef who draws inspiration from his grandmother’s southern cooking.
With 99.9% of ingredients sourced from Southern Thailand, this restaurant offers a multi-course tasting menu that features innovative dishes such as lobster with Thai seafood sauce, rice salad with toasted crispy rice, gems on crab sick, black sticky rice with coconut ice cream, and more!
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