BANGKOK ORIENTAL HOTEL

Tokyo-born chef Shunsuke Shimomura takes diners on a journey through his past, weaving dishes from his experience working around the world with his Japanese roots. The seasonal set menu is full of delights, from delicious clam soup to grilled seasonal vegetables, succulent lamb chop to beef curry. The restaurant fills the ground floor of a contemporary two-storey house, with a minimalist décor that puts the focus firmly on the cooking. A large team provides welcoming and detailed service; the wine list is strong on Burgundy but consider the imaginatively compiled drinks pairing which could als

R-Haan celebrates the deep connection between Thailand's cuisine, its people and its culture. Begin with a delicious cocktail in the intimate lounge, then step into the dining room, where Thailand's diverse culinary heritage is showcased. The set menu opens with an elegant amuse-bouche. The main courses navigate between traditional family-style cooking and dishes with inventive modern twists. Iconic local desserts round off the experience.

The logo, fashioned from an N and a W in the shape of a needle flower, stands for Nawa – Thai for innovation. Chefs Joe and Saki Hoshino embrace this concept using modern techniques to produce central Thai cuisine with authentic yet bold flavours, and a seasonal tasting menu of finger food, small bites and modified versions of main courses. The menu changes twice a year. The low-lit dining room has a modern and elegant design.

In a beautifully restored Thai house with a pitched roof, this elegant yet relaxed dining room has taupe walls and minimal decor with discreet Thai accents. Chef Garima Arora draws on her Indian heritage, using seasonal Thai produce and sourcing key ingredients from regions across the country. Each course reveals refined, expressive layers of aroma and flavour – bold yet precise, personal yet rooted in place – making this a thoughtful, creative experience.

Set in a traditional Thai house done out in dark wood, this cosy restaurant exudes rustic charm and sincerity. The menu is rooted in time-honoured recipes and mindful gastronomy, skilfully using rare regional produce sourced from small farmers to explore Thai culinary heritage. Precise techniques underpin deliberately simple presentations that let the depth and balance of the flavours shine. Mains arrive "samrap" style for sharing, fostering conviviality.

Counter dining can too often mean no elbow room and harsh lighting; there are no such worries at this stylish Korean restaurant, which relocated to Vadhana in 2025. Seating just 12, the exquisite and sizeable counter, made from Italian marble, surrounds the immaculately kept kitchen. It provides the perfect stage for Chef Henry Lee’s reimagining of traditional Korean flavours. Inspired by his grandmother’s instinctive approach to cooking, Henry’s balanced and intriguing omakase menu is made up of delicate, sophisticated and visually striking dishes, like Octopus Tubu Jigae, truffle mandu and b

The two floors at Here Hai are packed with diners every day and it's easy to see why. Good-quality fresh seafood is shipped in directly from Surat Thani and cooked Thai style to showcase bold flavours. As dishes come in large portions designed for sharing, they are ideal for groups. The crab meat with fried rice is cooked using a traditional technique for a pleasantly smoky aroma. Diners can ask for the spiciness to be toned down.