Bangkok's new Michelin one-star restaurants

Even though Thai-Chinese cuisine has been around locally for a while now, chef Parkorn Kosiyapong adds to its evolution by using European cooking techniques. His menu items (B3,490 for a course) are named for the provinces from whence his ingredients originate, hence a seafood offering called Andaman, which comprises rock fish in blue crab broth; a dish called Chiang Rai that features phurae pineapple, basil and magic powder; and Saraburi, which is smoked cream corn, corn husk and infused quail egg. 

12, Ekkamai Soi 10 Yaek 2, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. 065-095-6132. Open Wed-Sun 6pm-midnight. Closed Mon-Tue

French cuisine is taken to new heights at this eatery, which combines Gallic dishes with Japanese, Thai and Singaporean influences. The menu is the work of chef Haikal Johari and his standout offerings include 36-month comte with caviar and cheese ice cream (B4,200) and a dish of harenohi tomato, representing the rising-sun, served with ultra fresh tuna. The beautiful contemporary decor of the Japanese-inspired dining room and its location on a high floor is another reason to head to Kimpton Maa-Lai.

30/F Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. 082-466-4962.  

Elevated Thai cuisine enjoyed in a beautifully appointed restaurant on Wireless Road. Creating local culinary favourites (B3,450) influenced by his experience in Australia, chef Supasit Kokpol serves simple-yet-refined dishes such as tom yum with tiger prawns (spicy sour soup) and Japanese amaebi somtum (spicy papaya salad with Japanese prawns). Coda also offers an interesting selection of beverages that includes Thai teas.

130/ 132 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini. 083-959-6296. Open Mon-Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun midday-3pm & 6pm-10pm

Energetic chef Sittikorn Chantop imparts high octane elements to traditional dishes at Akkee, which means fire. His a la carte menu focuses on royal Thai cuisine of the 1900s and courtly offerings include wild basil curry with fried beef (B590), crab omelette (B430) and prawn paste chilli with sweet and salty pork belly (B450). These retro dishes can be paired with eclectic beers and wines. 

42/99 Bang Talat, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. 082-56-4691. Open Mon-Fri 5.30pm-11pm, Sat-Sun midday-3pm & 5.30pm-11pm