Savor elevated Thai fare at 6 of Bangkok’s best fine-dining Thai restaurants

This southern Thai dining room is headed by Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri, whose passion for the cuisine is giving a refined edge to the fiery flavors of the region. His lifelong commitment has recently paid off—this year, Sorn was named Thailand’s best restaurant in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, plus it has been awarded two Michelin stars. Given these accolades and its popularity, getting a table has been a bit difficult, but definitely worth it if you want a tantalizing meal that introduces you to elegantly presented southern Thai fare.

📍 Soi Sukhumvit 26

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🕒 Tue-Sun (18:00-23:00)

Long before modern Thai fine dining became popular in Bangkok, there was Paste. This esteemed establishment helped pave the way for sophisticated Thai fare to make its mark on the local and international food scene. Chef Bee Satongun and her husband Jason Bailey serve “heirloom Thai cuisine”, which injects creative tweaks to ancient Thai dishes—like curry with watermelon rind or a hot soup with jackfruit seeds. Despite its famed status, the restaurant is pretty much under the radar, with the culinary duo keeping a low profile at their restaurant in Ploenchit. But believe us, you’ll be amazed at what they have to offer.

📍 Gaysorn Village (3/F)

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🕒 Daily (12:00-14:00 & 18:30-23:30)

Want to know what legendary Thai food tastes like? Try Aksorn by the one-and-only David Thompson, the famed Australian chef who helped launch Nahm in London to Michelin-star fame. Now settled in Bangkok, Thompson is busy with his current venture, which he also recently steered to its first star. At Aksorn, he and his talented team revive ancient Thai recipes found in old funeral books into sharing samrub meals, giving you a glimpse into how traditional Thai households dine in the evening.

📍 Central: The Original Store (5/F)

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🕒 Tue-Sun (18:00-23:00)Aksorn, Bangkok

Potong, one of Bangkok’s most popular fine-dining establishments, has always aspired to earn a star. It achieved this goal in 2023 and continues to maintain its prestigious status. Chef-owner Pichaya “Pam” Utharntham draws inspiration from her Thai-Chinese background to craft highly innovative dishes served in a century-old mansion in the heart of Chinatown. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind because Chef Pam is about to feed you with over 20 courses of edible delights.

📍 Chinatown (Yaowarat)

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If the idea of eating at a fancy restaurant doesn’t appeal to you, then you may want to consider 80/20. This unpretentious, rather rough-around-the-edges restaurant is all about playfully reworking Thai cuisine using local ingredients from all over the kingdom. Canadian-Japanese chef Andrew Martin, who helms this one-Michelin-starred restaurant, is eager to share his lifelong experience as a chef and traveller through a menu of 15 small bites packed with flavors waiting to explode in your mouth.

📍 Charoenkrung Road

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🕒 Tue-Sun (18:00-23:00)

No restaurateur in Bangkok works as hard as Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn. Apart from his usual TV appearances as a food critic, he’s also running, not just one, but multiple restaurants across Thailand. Le Du is at the forefront of his portfolio. This award-winning eatery is known for purveying elegant fare that showcases international cooking techniques and European-style presentation but still exudes authentic Thai flavors.

📍 Soi Silom 7

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🕒 Tue-Sun (18:00-23:00)

Gastronomic delights aren’t quite enough to reconnect and reacquaint yourself with Bangkok. Give your vacation a boost by booking a room at Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok - Marriott Executive Apartments. This home-away-from-home accommodation on Soi Sukhumvit 24 offers essential fitness facilities to keep your body healthy, including a 24-hour fitness center, indoor cycling facilities, tennis and badminton courts, an outdoor golf facility, and a rooftop outdoor pool. You can also enjoy friendly service and appetizing healthy food at Bistro M.

This Marriott hotel and serviced apartment is also ideally located within a five-minute walk from the Phrom Phong stop of the BTS, the city’s main public transport system that allows easy access to Bangkok’s most interesting neighborhoods, such as vibrant Thonglor, the party-focused Nana, and the shopping paradise of Siam. What’s more special, you can also burn some calories from wonderful meals around the city at M Sports Gallery where you can enjoy breaking a sweat with physical activities under the sun, from heart-racing badminton and tennis to mindful yoga classes.

Go bigger and bolder with enriching experiences at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. After getting your fill of Bangkok’s best selection of Thai cuisine, decompress at its spacious rooms that exude modern Thai sensibilities and are equipped with complete amenities. Rise up for more culinary delights at Siam Tea Room if you can’t have enough of local cuisines, or go chill for all-day dining with international delicacies available at Goji Kitchen + Bar. Make the best of its sophisticated facilities at Quan Spa for indulgent treatments or the sky-high M Club Lounge in case you need a good spot to catch up with work in peace.

The royal courts have long been revered as the origin of fine Thai cuisine as we know it today, so why not choose a stay where it all began? The Athenee Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel on Witthayu Road is nestled in an area that was once a royal residence, and the hotel continues the cultural legacy through its designs, flawless service, and, of course, traditional recipes served at many of its premises, especially its famed Thai restaurant, The House of Smooth Curry. 

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