8 French restaurants in Bangkok with Michelin stars
It's no wonder why most restaurants that make it to the Michelin Guide are French eateries. This French-native award surely has a soft spot for its own cuisine!
This is also the case for the Bangkok edition of the Michelin Guide. While the majority of the awarded restaurants offer Thai fare, there are a good handful of French establishments—most of which are mainstays on the roster as well!
Each year, the Bangkok roster gets bigger and bigger, but please allow us to filter out and focus on just the French restaurants that made it into the 2024 edition. Allons-y!
For eight consecutive years, Chef Ryuki Kawasaki's modern French establishment in Bang Rak has proudly held two Michelin stars. This makes it an absolute must for your foodie bucket list, especially if you appreciate creative French cuisine infused with subtle hints of Japanese cooking culture. The highlight of their current seven-course menu is undoubtedly the Wagyu beef, cooked to absolute perfection.
Experience the mastery of Loire Valley native Chef Vincent Thierry at Chef's Table, a revered restaurant within lebua that consistently holds two Michelin stars. His seven-course tasting menu is a curated journey, guiding you through the finest nuances and traditions of French gastronomy.
In its inaugural year within the two-Michelin-star echelon, Côte by Mauro Colagreco (a part of the world-renowned Mirazur family) continues to impress Bangkok's fine-dining connoisseurs. Led by Chef Davide Garavaglia, their tasting menu beautifully embodies the "Riviera to the River" concept in every thoughtfully crafted dish.
Having left his post at a renowned French restaurant in a legendary Bangkok hotel, Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier now leads Maison Dunand, a recipient of one Michelin star. His tasting menu is a deeply personal journey, designed to transport diners to his native Savoie through courses meticulously crafted from local recipes and authentic ingredients sourced directly from the region.
Chef Thierry Drapeau awaits you at the one-starred Signature to take you on a beautiful excursion down the Loire Valley through the current tasting menu titled Flower Bouquet.
Blue by Alain Ducasse, located at ICONSIAM, continues its success with one Michelin star under the guidance of its new head chef, Evens Lopez. This marks another year of achievement for the international outpost of legendary chef Alain Ducasse. Chef Lopez, of Peruvian origin, has introduced exciting changes to the tasting menu. While maintaining the signature French sensibility of the Alain Ducasse brand, the menu now emphasizes local Thai ingredients and incorporates new ones from Japan, Australia, and France.
At Elements, the one-Michelin-starred dining room within The Okura Prestige, an elevated dining experience awaits. Supervised by the renowned Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam and led by head chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo, the cuisine here masterfully combines French cooking principles with subtle Japanese nuances, enhanced by a significant focus on local Thai ingredients.
A story of dedication culminating in success, Chef Hikal Johari's AVANT has earned one Michelin star in Bangkok. This recognition celebrates his commitment to a distinctive chef's table experience, where a brilliant nine-course tasting menu highlights the pristine quality of fresh, sashimi-grade seafood imported directly from Japan.
