For a special meal with someone important, choosing the perfect fine dining restaurants are essential to making the evening unforgettable. Finding a venue that matches your taste is a vital part of the experience.
Fine dining is all about a carefully curated journey, focusing on premium ingredients, precise preparation, and an ambiance that leaves a lasting impression. It turns a simple meal into a celebration.
When celebrating meaningful moments, nothing beats enjoying the occasion in a place that truly resonates. To make your choice easier, #legend_th has curated a list of fine dining restaurants you should consider.
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Sorn
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Sorn is a distinguished Thai restaurant led by Chef Ice-Supaksorn Jongsiri from Nakhon Si Thammarat. It artfully combines traditional Southern Thai wisdom with local ingredients to create modern interpretations of classic dishes. Fueled by a dedication to elevate Thai cuisine on the international stage, Sorn proudly holds three Michelin stars, becoming the first Thai restaurant worldwide to earn this esteemed recognition.
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Samrub Samrub Thai
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Chef Prin Polsuk is deeply passionate about the enchanting art of cooking, especially traditional recipes—some over a century old. These dishes include local village recipes and rare family secrets found only in funeral cookbooks. At Samrub Samrub Thai, the menu features a rotating selection of hard-to-find ancient dishes that change every two months. The restaurant has no signature dishes or permanent menu; fans must return during each announced period to savour their favourites.
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Sühring
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This two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant specialises in German cuisine and is tucked away on the refreshingly cool Yen Akat soi, true to its name. Created by twin chefs Mathias and Thomas Sühring, renowned for their work at several prestigious establishments, the restaurant draws repeat visitors thanks to its impressive dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each plate bursts with vibrant colours and flavours that harmoniously unfold from the very first course to the last.
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R-Haan
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Inspired by the theme “The waters are teeming with fish, and the fields are full of rice” each dish at R.HAAN, created by Chef Chumpol Jangprai, is a celebration of the rich stories and captivating flavours of traditional Thai cuisine. The chef masterfully balances the complex layers of sour, sweet, rich, salty, bitter, spicy, astringent, and tangy tastes. Served as an elegant fine dining course, these ancient Thai recipes are reimagined to appeal to an international audience with refined sophistication.
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Le Du
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Le Du is often one of the first restaurants that come to mind when seeking a fine dining venue to celebrate a special evening with modern Thai cuisine. This isn’t just due to the fame of Chef Ton Thitid Tassanakajohn, who led Le Du to be ranked No.1 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 and awarded one Michelin star, but also because of its complex, flavourful, and diverse dishes.
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80/20
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80/20 is a Michelin-starred restaurant tucked away on a corner of the historic Charoen Krung Road. Helmed by chefs Joe Napol Jantraget and Saki Hoshino, the restaurant’s name reflects its philosophy of sourcing 80% Thai ingredients and 20% from abroad. Each dish is crafted with a clever twist, seamlessly infusing Thai character throughout the menu.
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POTONG
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POTONG presents Thai-Chinese fine dining in a charming, century-old building nestled in a quiet alley of Sampheng-Yaowarat. Once a traditional pharmacy, the space has been thoughtfully restored to create a vintage atmosphere that perfectly complements its cuisine. The restaurant’s signature lies in its masterful use of the five elements; salty, sour, spicy, textured, and smoky, carefully balanced to craft dishes that deliver a unique and harmonious flavour profile, making every meal an unforgettable experience.
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Gaa
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Chef Garima Arora is the first Indian woman in the world to be awarded two Michelin stars. As such, Gaa is far more than just a restaurant, it is a proud extension of the chef’s identity, a culinary expression of the profound connection between Thai and Indian cuisines. Through her inventive tasting menu, Chef Garima invites diners on a playful and engaging journey one that delights through flavour, form, and presentation. It is a remarkable achievement that encourages us to view Indian cuisine through a fresh and inspiring lens.
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Signature Bangkok
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Signature Bangkok is a Floral Cuisine restaurant that uses vibrant seasonal edible flowers to adorn each dish, adding a fresh and colourful touch. This elevates classic French cuisine with a charming, modern twist that’s as delightful to the eye as it is to the palate. Set within an Art Deco interior, the venue exudes a luxurious yet cosy atmosphere, perfect for a memorable dining experience.
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Canvas
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If painters use a canvas to bring their ideas to life, chefs use their plates to unleash creativity. This is the concept behind Canvas, a fine dining restaurant that merges art with culinary craft to present an exciting tasting menu. Each dish not only offers a variety of flavours served on uniquely designed plates but also evokes memories of iconic works of art we all recognise.
While many of the fine dining restaurants featured here specialise in Thai cuisine, each offers a distinctly different style and approach. By keeping an open mind, diners can discover a whole new dimension of dining experiences, ones that might still be unfamiliar but are truly unforgettable.
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