Food to Die For

Bangkok doesn't just have a food scene – it has a food universe!

From street-side som tam to refined royal Thai cuisine, the city serves up an encyclopaedic range of flavours that's earned international recognition and multiple Michelin stars.

The 2024 Michelin Guide Bangkok features over 200 restaurants, with offerings spanning traditional Thai to innovative fusion. Yet these starred establishments represent just the tip of Bangkok's culinary iceberg. The city's true gastronomic wealth lies in its diversity – humble shophouse restaurants serving recipes unchanged for generations sit alongside avant-garde eateries where chefs experiment with molecular gastronomy.

In the bustling Charoenkrung district, Chef Napol "Joe" Jantraget creates contemporary Thai dishes at 80/20, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted following. "Bangkok diners understand food on a deeper level," he explains. "They're knowledgeable, demanding, and always eager to try new interpretations of familiar flavours."

The city's position as a global crossroads has created unique fusion cuisines. Japanese omakase restaurants source local ingredients for uniquely Thai interpretations. French bistros incorporate tropical fruits and herbs into classical recipes. Chinese restaurants evolve Teochew traditions with local sensibilities.

What elevates Bangkok above other food capitals is its accessibility. World-class meals can be found at every price point, from Michelin-starred to Jay Fai's legendary crab omelettes to the refined tasting menus at Le Normandie.