Best Michelin Recommended Restaurants in Bangkok

While Bangkok is home to an impressive collection of Michelin star restaurants, there are lesser-known gastro joints that also deserve a nod. The eateries in this list might not be multi award-winners, but they’re highly recommended in the Michelin Guide thanks to their aromatic, flavourful food and atmospheric interiors.

Sample some of the best raw fish in Thailand at Ginza-Shushi-Ichi or dig into juicy steaks and rotisserie chicken at the French-inspired Cocotte Farm Roast & Winery. For travellers seeking authentic Thai cuisine, Issaya Siamese Club never disappoints, nor does Supanniga Eating Room with its homage to old-world recipes.

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1. Nusara

Classic Thai cuisine with a maverick modern twist

Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury

Nusara is a fine-dining hideaway, set in an intimate room with seats for just 10 guests. The restaurant’s 12-course menu presents diners with clever reworkings of delicious Thai classics including spicy squid salad, pad krapao with wagyu beef, and a signature crab curry served on betel leaf and topped with horseshoe crab roe.

One thing that every dish has in common is its Thai-levels of spiciness, so be sure you can handle the heat! Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Nusara’s location above Mayrai Pad Thai and Wine Bar can be tricky to find—walk to the back of this red-lit haunt before ascending the spiral staircase.

Location: 336 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Open: Daily from 6 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +66 97 293 5549

2. Eat Me

Hidden gem with an al fresco balcony and fine fusion cuisine

Good for: Food, Luxury, Nightlife

Eat Me. The name is less of a suggestion and more a promise of something irresistible. This Michelin recommended gallery and restaurant in Silom lives up to its name by serving mouthwatering international food, ritzy drinks, and some truly heavenly desserts.

The restaurant has been wowing crowds for years, which is no mean feat given Bangkok’s fickle dining scene and even fickler diners. Things are kept fresh with ever-changing art exhibitions and an inventive menu. Grab a seat on the plant-filled terrace or head inside into the the chic black-walled dining area.

Location: 1/6 Soi Phiphat 2, Convent Road, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Open: Monday–Saturday from 5 pm to 1 am, Sunday from 11 am to 1 am

Phone: +66 2 238 0931

3. Ginza Sushi-Ichi

Savor fish delivered fresh from Tokyo’s markets

Good for: Food, Luxury

Ginza Sushi-Ichi in Gaysorn Village is unsurpassed as the best sushi restaurant in Bangkok. Before describing it further, it’s important to understand that Sushi-Ichi is not your usual sushi place but an affiliate of the original Michelin-starred restaurant of the same name in Ginza, Tokyo (the Bangkok version comes highly recommended in the Michelin Guide).

This is the real deal and you’ll need to book in advance. Such a treat doesn’t come cheap, but this Japanese art form is well worth paying for. Order the Omakase menu for miso soup, seasonal cooked dishes, chef’s choice sushi, and a swish little dessert.

Location: 3rd Floor, 999 Gaysorn Centre Room 3F-08 Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm to 10 pm (closed on Monday)

Phone: +66 2 250 0014

4. Enoteca Italiana

Tucked away wine library serving irresistible Italian meals

Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury

Enoteca Italiana is without a doubt one of the most successful Italian restaurants in Bangkok. Despite being hidden at the end of a very narrow alley, it’s packed with people every day. The menu offers classic Italian dishes, as well as more experimental options using ingredients like braised quail, basil pearls, pistachio pesto, and zucchini blossoms.

Popular among long-time residents keen on fine cuisine, Enoteca also ranks highly in the Michelin Guide, so it’s best to call in advance to secure your romantic dinner. Of course, the price is a bit high but it’s worth every baht. Don’t forget to finish with the chocolate amaretti pudding or the strawberry panna cotta.

Location: 39 Soi Sukhumvit 27, Khlong Toei Nuea, Vadhana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm

Phone: +66 63 942 9669

5. Sra Bua at Siam Kempinski Hotel

Tantalizing Thai food in glamorous surrounds

Good for: Food, Luxury, Nightlife

Michelin Guide darling Sra Bua is a ritzy restaurant that serves cutting-edge Thai cuisine. National favorites have been turned inside out, and every dish is a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Located on the ground floor of the Siam Kempinski Hotel, Sra Bua features high ceilings and antique embellishments.

The restaurant’s name means ‘lotus pond’ and a central focal point of the restaurant is an ornate water feature decorated with lily pads and lotus flowers. The most coveted table in the house sits under the beautifully carved teak roof in the left-hand corner of the dining room, but there are also cozy booths if you want a little more privacy.

Location: 991/9, Siam Kempinski Hotel, Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Open: Daily from midday to 3 pm and from 6 pm to midnight

Phone: +66 2 162 9000

6. Ma Maison

Inspired by Khun Ying Sinn’s magical recipes

Good for: Families, Food, History

Ma Maison is a modern destination restaurant that showcases an elegant ambience and traditional Thai fare. Situated on the sprawling lawns of the Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, this Michelin Guide haunt provides a luxurious experience and prides itself on its family recipes, passed down from generation to generation.

You can easily find Ma Maison on Wireless Road, a short walk from Chit Lom and Ploenchit BTS Skytrain stations. Must-try dishes include the red curry coral grouper, the Andaman crab meat with coconut cream dip, and the minced radish and shiitake mushrooms with steamed rice cakes.

Location: Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, 4 Soi Somkid, Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Open: Daily from 11 am to 2.30 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm

Phone: +66 2 253 0123

7. Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant

Dine on the 37th floor of the Pullman Hotel G

Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo

Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant is on the 37th floor of the Pullman Hotel in Silom. It serves up superb French cuisine and jaw-dropping views of Bangkok’s glittering sea of skyscrapers. From the moment you enter this vast restaurant, you’ll be instantly immersed in its warm atmosphere as the tension of the outside world fades away under soft lighting.

Occupying almost an entire floor, the dining room is cleverly designed to create islands of light, making the place cozy without the need for walls or partitions. There are classic cocktails on offer (Mai Tai, Aperol Spritz) and creative bevvies with sexy names like Pop My Cherry and Red Nails.

Location: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Open: Monday–Friday from 5 pm to 11.30 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 4 pm to 11.30 pm

Phone: +66 96 860 7990

8. Cocotte Farm Roast & Winery

For the city’s juiciest steaks

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

Cocotte Bangkok Farm Roast and Winery is a restaurant that combines a passion for local, seasonal, and organic produce with the lively buzz of a French bistro. The barbecued steaks, rotisserie chickens and fresh salads taste delicious and are sourced from sustainable farms within Thailand (well, everything except the steak). It’s as close to farm-to-table dining as you’re likely to get in Bangkok!

Cocotte is packed most nights of the week thanks to high praises in the Michelin Guide. The vibe is fun and energetic. Waitresses come and go, while the chefs are busy in the open kitchen. There’s also an open deli with artisanal cheeses and cured meats laid out for you.

Location: 39 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Sunday–Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday–Saturday from 11 am to 12 am

Phone: +66 92 664 6777

9. Supanniga Eating Room by Khun Yai

Authentic Thai cuisine that pays homage to old-world recipes

Good for: Couples, Families, Food

Owner Eh opened Supanniga Eating Room after being inspired by his grandmother’s recipes. The restaurant serves an appetizing range of traditional Thai dishes from both her hometown in Trat (by the east coast) and Khon Kaen (northeast), where the family is now based.

With its relaxed but chic décor, outside terrace, and some nicely strong martinis, this restaurant on Thong Lor is definitely worth the trip. It’s recommended in the Michelin Guide and boasts two sister restaurants in other Bangkok locations (Tha Tien and Sathorn 10).

Location: 160/11 55 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm

Phone: +66 91 774 9808

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