The best restaurants Thailand

Run by Sin, dynamic Thai small speaking French woman, this establishment serves French dishes (excellent steaks of buffalo) or thai. A friendly, comfortable address to exchange information with other travellers.

Let yourself be tempted by the journey of progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine in the superb 120+ year-old historic family building of Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij), the youngest and first female chef to receive the Michelin Thailand Opening of the Year Award in 2022 with 1 Michelin star for the Potong restaurant. Her creative, contemporary cuisine is based on the balance of the 5 elements of Chinese philosophy. It's a true culinary voyage, with a choice of several menus. A unique experience.

Since March 2016, Sühring has been presenting the best of modern German cuisine inspired by childhood memories and family recipes. All these recipes combine the essence of traditional dishes with contemporary Central European influences. Awarded 2 Michelin stars, twins Thomas & Mathias Sühring now invite guests into their home, offering warm hospitality in a relaxed, soothing and elegant environment. All beverages follow the same philosophy as the two chefs' cuisine.

Definitely one of the best restaurants on the island. Here the emphasis is on fish and seafood specialities, cooked in the Thai way or simply grilled. The local products are fresh, the preparation and cooking of the dishes, carefully presented, are perfect. Open kitchen. The setting is charming, with subdued lights and wooden furniture. We dine here with our feet in the sand. Courteous and professional service. Remember to book in high season.

Simple but popular restaurant, especially at breakfast time. The nostalgic setting, in a style resolutely inherited from the Chinese merchants, with old photos of Phuket Old Town on the walls, is pleasant. There are two rooms on the street: an air-conditioned one at 14, and another one at 18, as in the old days, open on the road and with only fans. The prices are a bit higher than elsewhere but the quality of the dishes is undeniable. Try the Hokkien noodles, a delicious specialty of Phuket's Perakan cuisine.

This small establishment on the sidewalk of the promenade, with plastic chairs, is frequented by the locals, and for good reason: the food is excellent. Fish, shellfish, seafood, you can take a look at the well-stocked display before making your choice. The dishes are made to order for Thai palates, so don't forget to specify "phet nit noi" if you don't want it to be too spicy! A treat. They also serve cold beer, to be enjoyed while admiring the view of the bay.

On the eleventh floor of the Vie hotel, this restaurant is the counterpart to La VIE Bistronomy, open only for lunch. Two-starred French chef Thierry Drapeau offers a variety of menus with complex flavors and beautiful presentation. The menu features dishes with both local and international ingredients. The atmosphere and the Art Deco interior invite you to enjoy this timeless moment. For lovers of fine dining, the restaurant could be on its way to receiving its first star...

From the end of the afternoon, this night market offers good Thai dishes, grills, pancakes, desserts.... A pleasant atmosphere in addition to a beautiful invitation to discover the country's traditional cuisine. On weekends this market is overshadowed by Krabi Walking Street.

Ideal to eat in the evening river, this market with stalls of thai cuisine and Laotian.

It's here that you'll find the best seafood specialities. Also on the menu: meats, vegetarian dishes, salads... Quite simply, one of Koh Tao's finest restaurants. Seafood platters, Thai fusion fish dishes, tuna carpaccio... Extensive wine list (Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc, Argentinean, Chilean, Italian, Australian wines, etc.). Friendly welcome and professional service.

Small brasserie with a cuisine of the French regions, tasty and generous. In a setting of bistro on the benches of moleskin mirrors and 1900. Pies and homemade breads, beef bourguignon, steak Charolais, cheese with unpasteurised milk... The chef Jean will also offer its chocolate mousse you, crème brûlée and other delicacies. For a pleasant break between trekking and fried rice.

True Thai traditional cuisine, in the middle of nature with a swimming pool. You can eat there on tables well isolated from one another, under wooden Thai salas. Djai, the chef, has more than 30 years of experience and prepares an authentic cuisine for you. The portions are generous and at affordable prices. The specialties: Thai soups (tom yam), curries, steamed fish, crab, ice-cream fritter. At choice, a very wide choice on the menu, and moreover, 2 tasting menus. The menu is translated into French.

Meal-show in this place with subdued light and romantic decor in the traditional style. This very chic and rather expensive restaurant, for Thailand, is a little gem, nestled in an old Sino-Portuguese shophouse. Customers are hand-picked, so it is best to book or arrive early. Very good reception. Choice of Thai specialties. The evening continues with a singing tour worthy of Régine's, then with a DJ... we push the tables and the customers start to dance! A must in Phuket Town.

Kitchen is one of the city's best-known addresses. Just a stone's throw from Walking Street, the restaurant overlooks the main street and is an ideal place to quench your thirst and enjoy a meal. The food here is very good, but it's hard to choose because there's so much to choose from. From Thai to international, you won't be disappointed (the full menu is available on the website). Special mention for the Chicken Panang XXL skewer and the fine apple tart with homemade ice cream. Menus in French.

Located in a beautiful 120 year old colonial building, this restaurant serves authentic and refined Thai cuisine. You won't be able to miss it, a large sculpture of a multicolored lobster adorns the facade! The dishes are exquisite and the presentation is meticulous. Favour the recipes of the south of the country and the specialities of fish and seafood. An acoustic orchestra plays in the evening and contributes to the chic atmosphere of the place. The establishment is very popular with the locals, so make sure to book, especially on weekends.

At the far end of the village, this superb modern bar-restaurant, run by French owners, is entirely open to the outside. The lounge setting is very pleasant. The cuisine is refined, the dishes original and well presented, the products fresh. Several formulas are proposed (discovery menu, gourmet, etc.). It offers French dishes (beef, foie gras, etc.) but also Thai and international dishes. Nice wine list. We can also come here just for a drink. One of the best restaurants on the island.

This Franco-Thai bar-restaurant, run by Philippe and his wife Nic, is located at the eastern end of Thong Krut beach, almost on the point. Superb view on Koh Tan and pleasant decoration. Choice of French and Thai dishes at affordable prices and an equally interesting selection of wines imported from France. For those nostalgic for beef bourguignon, snails... You've come to the right place! Its secluded location, swept by a sea breeze, makes it the ideal place to stroll with friends, especially in the late afternoon.