When it comes to dining in Bangkok, the question is not what, where, or even when to eat. With so many possibilities across the capital, you might be wondering how to make the most of it all. Whether you’re looking for style, ambience and flavour that defies anything you’ve experienced before, or a brush with world-recognised celebrity chefs, Bangkok has got a whole lot to offer.
With several Michelin-affiliated chefs moving to Bangkok, and numerous venues located inside luxury hotels, most of these restaurants do not come cheap. One thing for sure is the majority of these Bangkok dining spots are on the bucket lists of true foodies and culinary adventurers.
Le Du Restaurant
Le Du, located in the fine-dining haven of Silom, offers highly creative cuisine courtesy of a young Thai-born chef who, along with his team, has won over critics for his visionary techniques and approaches.
Despite its French-sounding name, Le Du is not a French restaurant at all… le du means 'season' in Thai and categorising the menu can be a bit difficult. It could be defined as 'young creative cuisine with Thai roots' – with touches from many international origins. And here, ‘young’ doesn’t mean amateur – Chef Ton at Le Du has an accomplished culinary background.
Location: 399/3 Silom 7 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 6 pm to 10.30 pm (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +66 (0)92 919 9969
Bunker
Bunker Restaurant in Bangkok, set in a cool 3-storey building in Sathorn, serves refined cuisine, picking dishes from across the culinary traditions of Europe with the addition of some American bravado. Their belief in strong flavours is apparent throughout the menu: salads are served earthy and partially raw, the cured foie gras is especially creamy, the pasta is rich and filling.
Bunker serves immaculate cuisine, but it's also a fashionable, intimate space with impeccable service – certainly among the best high-end restaurants in Bangkok.
Location: N Sathon Rd, Sathorn, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to midnight
Phone: +66 (0)92 563 9991
Issaya Siamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club stands proudly in the middle of a luscious green garden. This century-old house with its wooden verandah and old-fashioned staircase instantly sets a romantic mood, making it a perfect place for duo dining.
This is not another pretty tourist place: Thais, expats and the few travellers who make the effort to discover it are unanimous – the combined charm of a heritage house, exceptional service and the renowned culinary flair of Chef Ian Kittichai makes Issaya Siamese Club an outstanding restaurant.
Location: 4 Soi Si Akson, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and from 6 pm to 10.30 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 672 9040
Mezzaluna at Lebua Hotel
Mezzaluna is a truly exceptional fine-dining restaurant located inside the iconic golden 'Dome' at the top of the Lebua hotel. Famed for its set menus that come in 4 or 7 courses only, Mezzaluna impresses with a new daily menu of world-class haute cuisine prepared by a visionary chef.
Chef Ryuki Kawasaki has worked his way around the world in a game of ‘who’s who’ with culinary giants including Pierre Gagnaire and Joël Robuchon. This is an expensive restaurant (close to 5,000 baht for 4 courses, 6,000 baht for 7 courses), but if you’re looking to dazzle someone on a special occasion, Mezzaluna is a top consideration.
Location: Lebua at State Tower Hotel, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Daily from 6 pm to 1 am (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +66 (0)2 624 9555
Sühring Restaurant
Sühring Restaurant would grace any city in the world, so the fact they decided to open in Bangkok is a great boon for the city. The modern German cuisine is truly exceptional and the familial setting feels inviting and genuine.
Opened by the famed twin chefs Thomas and Mathias Sühring (known best in Bangkok from their celebrated tenure at Mezzaluna), this was a high-profile restaurant opening because they serve something previously unknown to Bangkok’s fine-dining lovers: seasonal, high-end German cuisine.
Location: 10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 287 1799
Eat Me
Eat Me. The name is less of a suggestion and more a promise of something irresistible. This gallery and restaurant on Soi Convent in Silom lives up to its name by serving mouthwatering modern international food, good drinks and some very tasty desserts.
The restaurant has been wowing the 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, an inventive menu and a smart casual dress code.
Location: 1-6 Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Daily from 3 pm to 1 am
Phone: +66 (0)2 238 0931
Bo.Lan
Recognised for many years as one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok, Bo Lan is not your everyday local eatery. This is the kind of place to invite your discerning friends or visitors who think they've tried it all before.
The name 'Bo Lan' comes from the 2 chefs: 'Bo' (Duangporn Songvisava) and 'Dylan Jones', who were both inspired and worked under the supervision of Michelin-starred chef David Thompson at Nahm London.
Location: 24 Soi Sukhumvit 53 (Soi Pai Dee Ma Dee), Khlong Tan Nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: lunch: Thursday–Sunday from midday to 2.30 pm, dinner: Wednesday – Saturday from 6 pm till late (last order 10.30 pm) (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Phone: +66 (0)2 260 2962
