The best Thai restaurants Bangkok

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.

Located in a house once owned by Chef Tam's grandmother, the complex has been converted into a space with three sections; Tepa Kitchen, Tepa Garden and the house itself. Baan Tepa's culinary experience is interactive. Guests are welcomed with a tour of the garden, then the team, led by chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam, offers a menu that changes with the seasons. Recipes are prepared with ingredients grown by small farming communities sharing a common philosophy for quality and the environment.

A restaurant as unusual as it is beneficial, on the theme of contraception. With artworks, activities of all kinds, condom distribution, proceeds donated to sex education programs, and an on-site family planning clinic, the idea behind this restaurant is to educate people about sexual health, which is sorely lacking in a country where many teenage mothers live. It's an original visit, as well as being of definite tourist interest, as the cuisine is local, and traditional shows are often organized at weekends.

Close to the Democracy Monument, this establishment is a sure bet for lunch or dinner in the city's historic center. On the menu: classic Thai dishes that you'd find just about anywhere... except that here, the ingredients are of the highest quality, the recipes expertly crafted and the dishes delicately presented. A real treat! The menu is so extensive that it's hard to choose. The chic setting is a little old-fashioned, but the service is impeccable. In the evening, a singer comes to liven up your meal. Recommended.

Elegant establishment located at the end of an alleyway between Wat Pho and Wat Arun. The decor is a pleasant blend of traditional and industrial influences. The dining room is warm and inviting, with lots of wood panelling and furniture. The cuisine is simple but tasty, with traditional dishes that work well. It's a little pricey, but you're also paying for the location and the view of Wat Arun (although work was underway, blocking the view when we visited in June 2023). An original place to try.