Michelin Guide Thailand 2026: restaurants and reservation terms

The Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 helps you choose a fine-dining restaurant, a well-known street-food spot or a more affordable recommendation for a trip around Thailand. The initial list included 468 establishments, and the restaurant Sühring received a third star, joining Sorn. But an annual edition’s award and the terms of a specific dinner are different things: the menu, table availability and cancellation rules should be considered separately.

Current as of October 2026. Below are the edition’s lineup, selected restaurant lists, regional guidance and a practical booking sequence. For Sühring, the age restriction and possible late-cancellation fee are covered; for Sorn, the announced periods of seasonal menu previews.

Start with the cuisine and format that interest you. The number of stars alone does not determine the budget or replace a restaurant’s terms; terms can change.

What the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 edition includes

In the initial announcement, Michelin named 468 establishments. The edition’s lineup was divided among starred categories, value-for-money recommendations and selected restaurants without a star.

The official publication of the full announcement is dated November 27, 2025, publication of the Bib Gourmand list — November 20, 2025. These are publication dates; they do not set the date of the ceremony.

It is easier to see the main promotions separately:

The figure of 468 refers to the initial edition, not to the size of the online catalog as of the update date. Green Star holders are not added on top of that number: this is an additional distinction for restaurants already included.

How to read the Michelin Guide: stars and recommendations (Michelin Selected)

The Michelin Guide for Thailand uses several designations that answer different questions. Starred categories show the award given to a restaurant; selected establishments without a star are included in the recommendations (MICHELIN Selected).

The Bib Gourmand category marks good-quality food with especially good value for money. Being included in the recommendations does not mean a star has been awarded, and a value-for-money mark does not promise the same bill at every establishment.

Do not choose based on the symbol alone. First decide whether you want an evening of fine dining, an introduction to regional dishes or a simpler style of food. For a wider selection, see the section food and markets in Thailand: a food itinerary does not have to be built solely around stars.

The number of stars also does not set a mandatory dress code, the price of dinner or a guaranteed level of service. These questions depend on the specific restaurant.

Restaurants with three stars: Sühring and Sorn

Sühringin Bangkok serves modern German cuisine. The restaurant of twin brothers Thomas and Matthias Sühring was raised to three stars; it became Thailand’s second establishment with this award, after Sorn.

Sornis also located in Bangkok and keeps its three stars in this edition. Its specialty is southern Thai cuisine with an emphasis on regional traditions.

These restaurants share the same star category but have different cuisines. This is a good example of why choosing should start with your own preferences: a German culinary concept and an introduction to southern Thailand serve different purposes for a trip.

If you are comparing options in the capital, see the Michelin restaurants in Bangkok. Then move on to the menu and reservations for your chosen establishment: a third star does not tell you how much your visit will cost.

Restaurants with two stars: promotions and returning establishments

The initial two-star list includes eight Bangkok restaurants. Promotions from one to two stars went to the modern Indian restaurant INDDEE and the restaurant Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie.

The list of entries in this category:

• INDDEE (map).
• Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie (map).
• Baan Tepa (map).
• R-Haan (map).
• Chef’s Table (map).
• GAA (map).
• Côte by Mauro Colagreco (map).
• Mezzaluna (map).

In the description of Baan Tepa for this edition, the chef is Chudaree Debhakam, the menu has seven courses, and there is a tour of the garden with seasonal herbs before the meal. Such a format links the ingredients to where they are grown, but the description is not a promise of the same menu on the day you choose.

Restaurants with one star: new awards and well-known addresses

The one-star category of the initial edition included 33 restaurants. Of the seven new entries, three made the guide for the first time, and four were promoted from MICHELIN Selected recommendations.

The new one-star awards go to the following Bangkok restaurants:

• Bo.lan.
• Cannubi by Umberto Bombana.
• etcha.
• Gaggan (map).
• Juksunchae.
• Nusara.
• Sushi Saito.

Juksunchae serves Korean cuisine and is described as the first Korean restaurant in Thailand to earn a Michelin star.

Separately — a selected list of other well-known one-star establishments, not marked as newcomers to this edition:

• In Bangkok: Jay Fai, Le Du, 80/20, Aksorn, AVANT, Blue by Alain Ducasse, Chim by Siam Wisdom.
• Also in Bangkok: GOAT, HAOMA, IGNIV, Nahm, Potong, Samrub Samrub Thai.
• In Phuket: PRU. The selection also mentions Aulis, without linking it here to a specific locality.

Jay Fai is known for its crab omelet. This one-star street-food restaurant is at 327 Maha Chai Road in Bangkok.

Where to find good value for money (Bib Gourmand)

If your priority is good food and reasonable value for money, start with the Bib Gourmand category. It helps you choose establishments on this basis, but it does not set a universal low price.

Examples from this edition include Nub, Pad Thai Bua Dang, Krachang Khao Lak and the noodle shop Gim Nguan Noodle. These are reference points for getting to know the category, not a complete list.

In the announced selection, Phuket accounted for 19 establishments in this category. If you are spending time on the island, see the Phuket’s restaurants in the Michelin Guide and compare the menus with your plans for the day.

Put simply, a mark helps narrow your search. The final choice still depends on the dishes, the location and your budget.

Green Star and Mentor Chef Award

The Green Star is linked to a restaurant’s environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. The list for this edition includes five holders of this distinction:

• Baan Tepa, Bangkok.
• HAOMA, Bangkok.
• Jampa, Phuket.
• PRU, Phuket.
• GOAT, Bangkok.

In the edition’s summary, GOAT is named the only new holder of the Green Star. This refers to the edition’s awards, not to how badges are displayed in the online catalog today.

David Thompson, the chef-owner of Aksorn and Chop Chop Cook Shop, received a special recognition. He was presented with the first Mentor Chef Award in Thailand.

This personal award should not be confused with a restaurant’s star category. It complements the picture of the edition but does not set the price of the menu or the visiting rules.

The guide’s geography: Bangkok and other regions

The first Thai edition of the Michelin Guide came out in 2018 and covered only Bangkok. For an introduction to starred restaurants, the capital remains the main focus of this overview, but the regional selection is broader.

The guide’s regional reference points for Thailand:

• Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
• Phuket and Phang Nga.
• Chiang Mai.
• Ayutthaya.
• Isan provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani and Khon Kaen.
• Chonburi, including the Pattaya area.

This list helps with planning a route; it does not set the exact distribution of stars across regions as of the update date. For the northern part of the trip, see food in Chiang Mai, and for an introduction to dishes — Thai cuisine for beginners.

Choose a region before choosing a restaurant if you do not want to rebuild your trip around dinner. Then compare establishments within your route, keeping the original name for searching and booking.

How to book a restaurant and estimate the cost of your visit

Start with your chosen establishment and its official booking channel. The general sequence helps you check the details before you confirm your visit:

• First, choose a restaurant by cuisine, region and format.
• Open the official booking channel and check the available dates.
• Review the offered menu and what the bill includes: food, drinks, service charge and taxes.
• Read the cancellation and payment terms, including any deposit, if one applies.
• Tell them about any dietary restrictions, preferences and your party, including children.
• Before confirming, check the dress code, then save your booking details.

A useful phrase is “I’d like to make a reservation.” For a trip to the restaurant, plan ahead for transport in Bangkok.

As of October 2026.

The following terms are listed for Sühring:

• Reservations are accepted 60 days before the visit.
• The restaurant accepts children from age six.
• For cancellations made less than 48 hours before the visit, a fee of 5,800 baht per person may apply.

Details are listed in the reservation terms on the official website of the Sühring restaurant. The possible fee applies to late cancellation: it is a restaurant term, not a government fine, a mandatory deposit or the price of dinner. Do not transfer these rules to other establishments.

Previously, the following budget guidelines by category were given:

These are not current restaurant prices. Current menu prices are not set here, and the number of stars does not allow the cost of a visit to be calculated. For your budget, use the offer of the restaurant you choose and find out what is included in the price and what is charged separately.

Do not rush to confirm a table until the menu and cancellation terms are clear. For families, age rules also matter, and with dietary restrictions, whether the food can be adapted.

Sorn’s seasonal menu: announced periods

As of October 2026.

Sorn has announced preview services of its Seasonal Menu. They are planned for the second half of October 2026, then for the middle and second half of November 2026.

The full launch is planned for early January 2027. This is a future plan, not a report of a launch that has already happened; preview services and the full menu offering should be kept distinct.

The announcement is posted on the official website of the Sorn restaurant. The announced periods do not mean that tables are available, so when choosing a date, go by reservation availability.

If you are specifically interested in the seasonal menu, check which offer applies to your chosen visit. The restaurant’s name on a confirmation does not yet explain the format of the dinner.