List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Thailand
In the 2025 Michelin Guide, there are 36 restaurants in Thailand with a Michelin-star rating.[1] The Michelin Guides have been published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900. They were designed as a guide to tell drivers about which eateries they should visit and to subtly sponsor their tires. This was done by encouraging drivers to use their cars more and therefore need to replace the tires as they wore out. Over time Michelin stars became more valuable.[2]
Before a star is given, multiple anonymous Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants several times. They rate the restaurants on five criteria: "quality of products", "mastery of flavor and cooking techniques", "the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience", "harmony of flavor", and "consistency between inspectors' visits".[2][3] Inspectors have at least ten years of expertise and create a list of popular restaurants supported by media reports, reviews, and diner popularity, for them to inspect. If the Michelin inspectors who have eaten at the restaurant reach a consensus, Michelin awards the restaurant from one to three stars. One star means "high-quality cooking, worth a stop", two stars signify "excellent cooking, worth a detour", and three stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".[4] The stars are not permanent and restaurants are re-evaluated every year. If the criteria are not met, the restaurant will lose its stars.[2]
The 2018 edition was the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in Thailand, initially only covering Bangkok. It was the seventh Asian city or region to have a dedicated Guide.[5] The Guide was funded with 144 million Thai Baht (US$4,456,000) over five years by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.[6] The funding was also part of an effort to increase street food's recognition in the guide.[7] Michelin expanded its Thailand coverage over several years: Phuket and Phang-Nga in 2019,[8] Chiang Mai in 2020,[9] Ayutthaya in 2022,[10] four northeastern provinces (Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen) in 2023,[11] and most recently Chonburi in the 2025 edition.[12][a]
List
| One Michelin star | |
| Two Michelin stars | |
| Three Michelin stars | |
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The restaurant did not receive a star that year |
| Closed | A defunct restaurant |
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Location (province)[b] | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80/20 | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Akkee | Thai | Nonthaburi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aksorn | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Aulis | Thai | Phang Nga | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Avant | Modern | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Baan Tepa | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Blue by Alain Ducasse | French | Bangkok | — | — | — | |||||
| Bo.lan | Thai | Bangkok | Closed[15] | |||||||
| Cadence by Dan Bark | Contemporary | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Canvas | Contemporary | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Chef's Table | French | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Chim by Siam Wisdom | Thai | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Coda | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Côte by Mauro Colagreco | French | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Elements | French | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Gaa | Indian | Bangkok | — | Closed[16] | ||||||
| Gaggan | Indian | Bangkok | Closed[17] | |||||||
| Ginza Sushi Ichi | Japanese | Bangkok | — | — | — | |||||
| Goat | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Haoma | Indian | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Igniv | Contemporary | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Inddee | Indian | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| J'aime by Jean-Michel Lorain | French | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Jay Fai | Thai | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Khao (Vadhana) | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | |||||
| L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon | French | Bangkok | Closed[18] | |||||||
| Le Du | Thai | Bangkok | — | |||||||
| Le Normandie | French | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Maison Dunand | French | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Methavalai Sorndaeng | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | |||||
| Mezzaluna | French | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Mia | Contemporary | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Nahm | Thai | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Nawa | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Paste | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Potong | Asian | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Pru | Contemporary | Phuket | — | |||||||
| R-Haan | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Resonance | Contemporary | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Ruean Panya | Thai | Samut Sakhon | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Saawaan | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Samrub Samrub Thai | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Saneh Jaan | Thai | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Savelberg | French | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Sorn | Thai | Bangkok | — | |||||||
| Signature | French | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | ||||||
| Suan Thip | Thai | Nonthaburi | — | |||||||
| Sühring | German | Bangkok | ||||||||
| Sushi Masato | Japanese | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Table 38 | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | Closed[19] | |||||
| Upstairs | Contemporary | Bangkok | Closed[20] | |||||||
| Wana Yook | Thai | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Yu Ting Yuan | Chinese | Bangkok | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| References | [5][21] | [22] | [23] | [24] | [25] | [26] | [27] | [1] | ||
Criticism
Following the arrival of the Michelin Guide in Thailand, some figures in the country's culinary scene have expressed concern about its influence on Thai cuisine. Jarrett Wrisley, proprietor of Bangkok restaurants Soul Food Mahanakorn, Appia, and Peppina, criticized the guide for what he described as the 'corruption' of Thai food, citing increasingly predictable menus and the role of sponsorships. However, several Michelin-starred chefs in Thailand have disagreed with this view, arguing that Thai cuisine has not been diminished, and that modern interpretations can still preserve traditional elements.[28] Jay Fai, owner of the eponymous restaurant, has expressed regret over receiving a Michelin star, stating that many customers visit merely to take photographs rather than to enjoy the food.[29]
See also
Notes
- ^ A restaurant that is not starred can still be in the guide, hence why some of the regions listed are not represented in the table.[13]
- ^ Thailand is divided into 76 provinces and two special administrative areas: the capital Bangkok and the city of Pattaya, with Bangkok also being at the provincial-level and often counted as the 77th province.[14]
References
- ^ a b "MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 - 'Sorn' becomes thailand's first three MICHELIN star restaurant". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Buchwald, Elisabeth (10 February 2024). "Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?". CNN. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "What is a Michelin Star?". Michelin Guide. 1 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ Dixon, Rachel (24 June 2008). "Q&A: Michelin stars". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b "The Inaugural 2018 MICHELIN guide Bangkok Launches With 17 Michelin-Starred Restaurants". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Houck, Brenna (18 July 2018). "Want a Michelin Guide In Your City? Pay Up". Eater. Archived from the original on 5 June 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Irvine, Oliver (15 May 2018). "Michelin stresses street-food as it expands to Phuket". BK Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Burton, Monica (15 May 2018). "Michelin Expands Guide to Thailand With Phuket and Phang-nga". Eater. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "MICHELIN Guide Thailand Extends to Chiang Mai". Michelin Guide. 26 April 2019. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Thailand Is Coming To Ayutthaya". Michelin Guide. 15 June 2021. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Expands Into The Northeast Region, "Isan"". Michelin Guide. 26 April 2022. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Tanakorn, Aim (5 April 2024). "MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 to Expand to Chonburi". The Pattaya News. Archived from the original on 12 February 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Beyond Stars: What Does It Mean To Be A Michelin-Recommended Restaurant?". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Administrative divisions". thailandembassy.org. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ Supateerawanitt, Arpiwach (11 May 2021). "Bo.lan is closing after 13 years in Bangkok's fine-dining scene". Time Out. Archived from the original on 27 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Indian restaurant Gaa Relocates to a Classic Thai House". Design Anthology. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Gaggan | The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024". 50B. Archived from the original on 12 December 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon has closed in Bangkok". BK Magazine. May 2019. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Table 38, Michelin Guide Restaurant, Moves into Bangkok City Center Mall". Bangkok Foodies. 24 November 2020. Archived from the original on 18 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Hendricks, Nianne-Lynn (26 June 2020). "Restaurant city". Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Complete Guide To The 17 Michelin Star Restaurants in Bangkok - What's On Sukhumvit". What's On Sukhumvit. 18 December 2017. Archived from the original on 25 April 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "MICHELIN Announces the Official 2019 MICHELIN Guide Bangkok, Phuket and Phang-Nga Restaurant Selection". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on 27 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Theeraphong, Phavitch. "Here are the 2020 Michelin-starred restaurants in Thailand". Time Out Bangkok. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Burton, Monica (16 December 2020). "Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Thailand". Eater. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ Sethi, Natasha (16 December 2021). "Here are the Winners of Michelin Guide Thailand 2022 Star Revelation". Prestige Online - Thailand. Archived from the original on 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ ""Michelin Guide Thailand 2023" List of all 34 star-winning restaurants in Bangkok". Foodies Asia. Archived from the original on 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2024 Revealed with 6 New Shining Stars and Two Additional Two MICHELIN Star Restaurants". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree (21 May 2019). "Has Michelin Ruined 'Modern' Thai Food? Laureates Weigh In". Khaosod English. Archived from the original on 23 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Tonon, Rafael (9 January 2018). "Bangkok's Most Famous Street Food Vendor Regrets Getting a Michelin Star". Eater. Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.