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Bangkok’s street food is (rightfully) legendary, but don’t sleep on its booming dining scene. The city’s best restaurants dazzle with extraordinary ingredients, innovative takes on Thai favourites and spectacular views. Read on to discover our pick of the best restaurants in Bangkok.
The Best Thai Restaurants in Bangkok
Sorn
With the coveted #2 spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list and three Michelin stars, Sorn has a reputation for plating up Bangkok’s pinnacle of haute gastronomy. Expect world-class cuisine from Southern Thailand based on cooking traditions that have been passed down for generations, with temperature-sensitive dishes that demand immediate consumption.
Issaya Siamese Club
Housed in a 100-year-old, multi-level heritage building, Issaya Siamese Club draws guests in with its traditional Thai design blended with a contemporary twist. Chef Kittichai provides signature Thai dishes such as Massaman curry lamb shank and jasmine flower flan, but also boasts a bountiful rotating tasting menu that emphasises seasonal cuisine.
100 Mahaseth
Tucked away in a renovated house in the Bang Rak district, 100 Mahaseth delivers traditional Thai cuisine in the heart of Bangkok, with each rustic dining space adding to the feeling of enjoying a family dinner. The menu exemplifies zero-waste dining, with highlights including an array of dishes from Thailand’s northern Isan region, including hot and sour soup and Thai chimichurri.
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
Situated inside the magnificent Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Sra Bua by Kiin Kinn dazzles with ingenuity and creativity. Traditional Thai flavours are given a decidedly modern twist, with dishes including curry (with the consistency and temperature of ice cream) or mouth-watering lobster bites confined within Tom Yum soup pearls that dissolve in your mouth.
The Best Restaurants in Bangkok for International Cuisine
Massilia Ruam Rudee
Regarded as one of the first gourmet pizzerias in Thailand, Massilia Ruam Rudee matures and leavens its dough for over 72 hours to get the perfect texture in its pizza crusts. With only the best produce imported from Italy and France, it’s this adherence to authenticity that cements it as one of the best Italian spots in Bangkok.
Sühring
Expect the unexpected at this fully restored 1970s garden villa turned acclaimed German restaurant nestled in the heart of Bangkok. The brainchild of twin chefs Thomas and Mathias Sühring, this two Michelin-starred restaurant offers a decadent 10-course tasting menu with blue lobster with pumpkin puree, spätzle and black forest gateau.
Mezzaluna
Sitting on floor 65 of Lebua at State Tower, Mezzaluna elevates French cuisine with exquisite Japanese ingredients, offering tremendous five- and seven-course menus that rotate with the seasons. It’s perfectly matched by massive double-height windows offering incredible views of the majestic Chao Phraya River and Bangkok skyline.
The Best Rooftop Restaurants in Bangkok
SEEN Restaurant and Bar
Dubbed the best rooftop bar in Bangkok, SEEN Restaurant and Bar offers a world-class menu of tender premium Wagyu beef, succulent Alaskan king crab risotto, sashimi and maki rolls. Watch the sunset over the city from the 26th floor of the Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel and sip on a signature cocktail steeped in Thai and Latin American flavours.
Vertigo
Dine at the top of the world at Vertigo, a one-of-a-kind experience atop one of the tallest buildings in Asia, Banyan Tree Bangkok. With fare ranging from extravagant seafood dishes to extraordinary steak dinners and vegetarian options, this trendy rooftop restaurant is regarded as one of the best dining experiences in Bangkok.
Paradise Lost
Looking for a trendy date night experience in Bangkok that’s worth the hype? Look no further than Paradise Lost. This beloved rooftop dining restaurant radiates chic charm, with plush millennial pink booths and 360-degree views over Bangkok. Each dish offers a fresh take on classic Western favourites like short ribs, beef pie and even an upscale spin on the beloved Zinger Burger.
The Best Unique Restaurants in Bangkok
Saffron Cruise
Hop aboard Banyan Tree Bangkok’s lavish dining vessel Saffron Cruise and enjoy a scenic journey along the Chao Phraya River. Start outside at the open-air bar for a signature Thai mojito before moving into the sleek dining space below, where a four-course set menu skilfully reimagines Thai classics like green curry and mango sticky rice. Vegetarians will rejoice at the alternative set menu, boasting plant-based crab, deep-fried vegetables in a spicy tamarind sauce and hearts of palm soup.
Sirimahannop
Permanently docked at the bustling Asiatique The Riverfront, replica Royal Thai Navy vessel Sirimahannop has transformed into a celebrated dining establishment. Bold and innovative, the ship’s menu is inspired by the ports that the vessel once docked at in its past life, with highlights including Scandinavian calamari, French ostra regal and Italian pasta alla Genovese.
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Feature image: Vertigo, Banyan Tree Bangkok.
