Thailand Shines Brighter with 10 New Michelin Star Additions, including its Second Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant
- Written by Reporters
- Sühring, a modern German restaurant, has been newly promoted to Three MICHELIN Stars ─ becoming Thailand's second restaurant, after Sorn, to earn this honor. The 2026 MICHELIN Star list also welcomes 2 restaurants newly promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars, along with 3 new and 4 promoted restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star.
- This year marks the debut of a new special award, the MICHELIN Guide Mentor Chef Award, honoring chefs dedicated to nurturing the next generation of culinary talent.
- GOAT, a Contemporary Thai restaurant, joins the MICHELIN Green Star community ─ bringing the total number of restaurants recognized for mindful practices to five.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide, revealed: "Thailand remains a vibrant destination for unique and diverse culinary experiences, with this year's MICHELIN Guide brimming with exciting surprises and fresh developments. The latest edition showcases a broader range of cuisines, reflecting Thailand's dynamic and ever-evolving food scene, driven by remarkable energy and creativity. With the growing number of MICHELIN Stars, Thailand shines ever brighter on the global gastronomic map." Overview of Thailand's Evolving Restaurant Landscape and Culinary Trends According to Mr. Poullennec, MICHELIN Guide Inspectors observed a growing presence of international chefs across Thailand, bringing fresh energy and global perspectives, while incorporating local ingredients and traditions into their creations. Meanwhile, Thai chefs are advancing local cuisine with more defined and expressive regional flavors. A stronger spirit of collaboration between chefs and producers has also emerged, with many restaurants sourcing seasonal ingredients directly from small farmers and local communities. Food and drink pairings remain central to the dining experience, with non-alcoholic options made from herbs and flowers growing in popularity alongside fine wines. MICHELIN Guide Inspectors further noted the rise of chef-driven casual restaurants, plant-forward menus, and modern Thai concepts that honor traditional roots. Responsible cooking, mindful sourcing, and "borderless" or "creative" cuisine ─ where chefs blend techniques and ingredients from multiple culinary traditions ─ are increasingly shaping Thailand's dining scene. 'Sühring' Promoted to Three MICHELIN Stars ─ Thailand's Second Restaurant to Earn this Honor Joining Sorn, the holder of Thailand's first-ever Three MICHELIN Stars, is Sühring ─ a restaurant, founded by twin chefs Thomas and Mathias Sühring. The restaurant serves a modern German tasting menu inspired by family recipes, childhood memories and travels. At Sühring, seasonal ingredients are expertly prepared using traditional German techniques such as fermenting, pickling and curing; while each dish is carefully crafted and artfully presented, making the dining experience as visually captivating as it is delicious. First featured in the inaugural 2018 edition of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand with One MICHELIN Star, Sühring was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars the following year and has retained this distinction for seven consecutive years. Its promotion to the highly coveted Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 edition reflects the restaurant's outstanding culinary excellence, consistency, and commitment to the highest standards of gastronomy. 'Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie' and 'INDDEE' Form a Duo Promoted from One MICHELIN Star to Two MICHELIN Stars In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition, the Two-MICHELIN-Star listing adds 2 new entries promoted from One MICHELIN Star: - Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie, a contemporary French restaurant where Chef Anne-Sophie Pic joins forces with her trusted Japanese Head Chef, Tamaki Kobayashi, to present an exquisite menu that highlights her signature creations, including the renowned lobster dishand the thoughtfully curated Voyage menu.
- INDDEE, a modern Indian restaurant that takes diners on a culinary journey across India through a set menu of around 10 courses that captivates with its visual artistry, memorable flavors, and meaningful stories ─ fromCarabinero symbolizing Goa, to Pickled Vegetables evoking the harsh Himalayan winter, and Patrawith Hokkaido Scallops reflecting the chef's Japanese culinary experience.
- Bo.lan, a Thai restaurant offering a menu rooted in time-honored recipes and sustainability, skillfully using rare regional produce sourced from small farmers to explore Thai culinary heritage through precise techniques and elegantly simple presentations that allow the depth and balance of flavors to shine.
- Cannubi by Umberto Bombana, an Italian restaurant offering a concise set lunch menu and a full dinner tasting experience, showcasing confident, well-balanced dishes that marry classical roots with modern techniques.
- etcha, a restaurant where the chef curates a "borderless dining" experience, combining European techniques with Thai ingredients in his 11-course "360°" and eight-course "180°" tasting menus that highlight seasonal local produce, crafted with finesse and deep respect for native flavors.
- Gaggan, a restaurant where over 20 inventive courses unfold across five theatrical acts, each accompanied by dynamic lighting and a pulsing soundtrack, fusing bold flavors, and interactive energy to embody the essence of the celebrity chef.
- Juksunchae, a restaurant offering a balanced and intriguing omakase menu that reimagines traditional Korean flavors through delicate, sophisticated and visually striking dishes, such as Octopus Tubu Jjigae, Truffle Mandu and Crab Bibimbap.
- Nusara, led by Chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn—the talent behind Le Du, holder of One MICHELIN Star since 2019—offers one of Bangkok's most intimate Thai dining experiences. With elegant olive-green interiors, gold accents, and a rooftop view of Wat Pho, the journey features welcome bites and standout dishes like Thai Wagyu stir-fry with holy basil and a quartet of regional relishes.
- Sushi Saito, a sushi restaurant serving Edomae-style sushi crafted with Edo-period techniques, using fresh seafood flown in from Japan several times a week, and Akita rice cooked with exacting care for temperature and moisture, dispatched from the kitchen in small batches to ensure optimum quality.
- The MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award
- The MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award
- The MICHELIN Guide Service Award
- The MICHELIN Guide Mentor Chef Award
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