Embark on an intense gastronomical journey across the length and breadth of Thailand. These fine dining experiences will introduce a new dimension to your vacation as flavours of regional and international cuisines grace your palate.
Southern Thailand
Located in Phuket Old Town, Tu Kab Khao is a popular fine-dining restaurant known for serving authentic Southern Thai and Phuketian Cuisine. The magic takes place inside an elegant colonial-era building, where the cooks combine local ingredients into delectable creations. The restaurant’s appeal is illustrated by the prestigious Bib Gourmand title and the frequenting of Thai celebrities and influencers. Accompanied by a generous selection of wines, some key dishes to try here are Moo Hong or pork belly stew, Sean Mee Gaeng Poo – rice noodles with crab curry and Gaeng Som Pla, a hot and sour soup with fish.
Cuisine: Southern Thai, Phuketian
Address: 8 Phang Nga Road, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket, 83000 Phuket
Timings: 11 am – 9 pm, Daily
The only Michelin-starred restaurant in Phuket, PRU, short for Plant Raise Understand crafts creative vegetarian dishes inspired by the diverse ecosystems of Thailand. From amuse-bouches to desserts, each dish is made using fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers from their farm, Pru Jampa. With premium wine pairings, savour its dynamic six-course vegetarian meals including innovative dishes like fishtail bamboo, wood sorrel fruit and sweet carrots with caramelized coconut. This fine-dining restaurant’s inspiring approach to organic food creation earned it a Michelin Green Star in 2020.
Cuisine: Innovative
Timings: Tuesday – Saturday: 6 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday – Saturday: 12 pm to 3 pm
Address: 60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket – 83110, Thailand
Northern Thailand
Magnolia Café is a family friend fine-dining establishment that was elevated to Bib Gourmand status by its exceptional cuisine quality and a cost-effective à la carte menu. It is embellished by colourful vintage décor, glitzy chandeliers and four large communal tables where its customers can relish flavours from across Thailand. Savour tantalising dishes, such as fried sun-dried squid with peanut sauce, fresh watermelon with desiccated salmon and fried pork belly tum makua. Apart from having a decent selection of wines, they serve exquisite complimentary desserts in the form of pandan pudding.
Cuisine: Thai
Address: 131/70, 131/82 Rattanakosin Road, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 503200, Thailand
Timings: 5 pm to 10 pm; Closed only on Wednesdays
Also Read: Thai Cuisine, Beyond Street Food
Northeast Thailand
A special fine-dining restaurant based in the quaint province of Udon Thani, Samuay & Sons serves a contemporary Isaan tasting menu and scrumptious à la carte dishes made from foraged ingredients. Originating from northeastern Thailand, the Isaan food is known for its strong flavours with sweet, spicy and citrus notes. The restaurant has an excellent seasonal tasting menu which includes seafood, pork, and other meats, and a separate vegetarian and gluten-free menu. Its modern rendition of traditional Isaan cuisine has earned it a Bib Gourmand label.
Cuisine: Isaan
Address: 103/8 Si Chomchuen Road, Mak Khaeng, Mueang Udon Thani, Udon Thani, 41000, Thailand
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm, Daily
Eastern Thailand
A popular stop in the glamourous Pattaya city, Café Des Amis creates a symphony of flavours by blending elegant cuisine with endless wine options. Here patrons can savour elite dishes, including Beef Wellington and Japanese Wagyu steaks among other indulgent meat dishes prepared in French, Italian and other cuisine styles originating from Europe. While meat lovers can indulge in beef, pork, lamb and duck-based delicacies, seafood lovers can relish lip-smacking culinary creations incorporating fish, lobsters, oysters, prawns and caviar. Sample French & Irish Oysters, Sicilian red prawns cured with lemon salt and olive oil and Lobster Thermidor for a delicious seafood feast. Not to be forgotten, Café Des Amis also caters to the discerning vegetarian palate with a delectable menu including dishes like Zurich Style Morel Mushrooms, enticingly flamed in Cognac Cream Sauce and Fettuccini Pasta.
Cuisine: European
Address: 391/6, Moo 10, End of Alley 11, Thap Phraya Road, Pattaya, Chon Buri 20260, Thailand
Timings: 5 pm to 11 pm, Daily
Central Thailand
Helmed by Chef Deepankar Khosla, Haoma is Thailand’s first urban farm and zero-waste restaurant. It is also the world’s first Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy alongside a Michelin star. The fine dining experience includes a 10 or 15-course Meat and Seafood tasting menu with Vegetarian options. Covering numerous meat and vegetable types, the elaborate menu takes patrons into a unique territory with each dish offering a surreal take on classic Indian cuisines. These innovative renditions touch a wide spectrum of flavours each made from a different combination of ingredients. For the best experience, pair the tasting menu with premium white or red wine from the restaurant’s cellar.
Cuisine: Neo-Indian
Address: 231/3 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Timings: 5.30 pm to 11 pm from Tuesday to Sunday
Inspired by family recipes, childhood memories and travel experiences, the two Michelin-starred restaurant Sühring offers a fresh take on German cuisine. The dishes are masterfully presented and prepared using pure seasonal ingredients, often with traditional German techniques like fermenting, pickling, and curing. In acknowledgement of its culinary excellence, the prestigious World’s best restaurant selection La Liste has ranked Sühring fourth among the Top 1000 Restaurants in 2024. Dishes like dry-aged duck and Butter Poached Arctic Char pair well with luscious German wine, offering an elevated experience.
Cuisine: Contemporary European, German
Address: 10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Timings: 12 pm to 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm from Thursday to Sunday; 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm on Wednesday
Western Thailand
Rabieng Rimnam is a chic Thai restaurant based in a wooden house perched by the Phetchaburi River. As one of the best diners in the province, it is primarily known for delicious Phetchaburi-style cuisine that follows traditional recipes. Accompanied by an excellent variety of drinks, the menu features an extensive range of dishes that infuse meat, fruits, nuts, and vegetables to conjure memorable flavours. From serving some of the best spicy salads to sizzling seafood stir-fries and traditional desserts, the restaurant excels in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dining. It is one of just a few restaurants in the area that stays open post-sunset, enhancing its appeal among tourists.
Cuisine: Thai, Phetchaburi
Address: 1 Shesrain Road, Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi 76000, Thailand
Timings: 10 am to 9:45 pm, Closed only on Mondays
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