The 7 Best Thai Restaurants in Bangkok 2024


Thai food stands out for its intricate blend of flavors: spicy, sweet, sour, and salty. Each dish harmonizes these elements to create a symphony on the taste buds—spiciness derived from chilies, sweetness from cane or palm sugar, tanginess from tamarind or lime juice, and depth from fish sauce or shrimp paste. This culinary complexity has made Thai cuisine globally renowned, offering dishes that invite communal dining experiences, perfect for sharing. Thai cuisine continues to draw food enthusiasts worldwide, solidifying its place as one of the most beloved cuisines on the planet. Here are 7 of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok.

1. Savoey

Savoey is a Thai restaurant in Bangkok offering a longstanding Thai seafood dining experience, tracing its roots back to 1972. Renowned for its commitment to authenticity, Savoey prides itself on traditional recipes passed down through generations.

The menu boasts a variety of standout seafood dishes such as Deep-Fried Seabass in Fish Sauce with Mango Salsa, Stir-Fried Jumbo Crab-meat in Yellow Curry Sauce, Steamed Squid in Spicy Lime Sauce, and Grilled Giant River Prawns. With four branches across Bangkok including locations at The Mercury Ville @ Chidlom, Terminal 21 Asok and Tha Maharaj, Savoey provides accessibility alongside its culinary excellence.

As one of Bangkok's recommended Thai restaurants, Savoey maintains a strong reputation for its flavors, heritage and quality dining experience.

2. Bo.lan

Bo.lan, a distinguished MICHELIN star restaurant in Bangkok, offers an exquisite Chef's Tasting menu curated by Chef Duangporn Songvisava and Chef Dylan Jones. Named after the chefs themselves—Bo from Chef Duangporn’s nickname and Lan from Dylan—the restaurant emphasizes seasonal ingredients and the often-overlooked aromatic aspects of Thai cuisine.

Each dish on the rotating menu showcases meticulous preparation and a deep respect for Thai culinary traditions. Bo.lan's commitment to sustainability is evident through its support of local communities and artisans who supply ingredients like fish sauce from Samut Songkram, sea salt from Chachoengsao, and shrimp paste from Krabi, thereby preserving cultural culinary heritage.

Located at Sukhumvit 53 and open Thursday to Sunday from 6 pm onwards, Bo.lan presents one of Bangkok's best Thai restaurants, with a refined dining experience that blends innovation and tradition to experience its acclaimed cuisine.

3. Supanniga Eating Room

Supanniga Eating Room, with branches in Thonglor, Sathorn 10, and Thai Tien, brings a homelike dining experience to Bangkok. Emphasizing authentic Thai flavors and recipes passed down through generations, the restaurant blends dishes from owner Khun Yai's hometowns of Trad and Chantaburi, and a savory Isaan twist.

Menu highlights like Stir-fried Crab Meat with Yellow Bell Peppers and Yellow Chili Paste, and Grilled River Prawns with Thai Sweet and Spicy Curry showcase their commitment to quality and tradition.Supanniga's approachable pricing makes it accessible for everyday dining, inviting families and friends to enjoy hearty meals together.

This Bangkok's Thai restaurant for everyday people excels in preserving and presenting traditional flavors and is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm.

4. Blue Elephant Bangkok

Blue Elephant Bangkok, housed in a historic century-old mansion on Sathorn Road, offers a regal Thai dining experience steeped in tradition and elegance.

Led by Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, renowned for her 40 years of expertise in Thai cuisine, the restaurant specializes in royal Thai dishes meticulously prepared with specially selected ingredients sourced from across Thailand. The menu, characterized by its diversity and delicate flavors, presents a harmonious blend of classic Thai recipes. With branches in Bangkok, Phuket, Malta, and Copenhagen, Blue Elephant Bangkok has established itself as an ambassador of Thai culinary heritage on an international scale.

Blue Elephant Bangkok is one of the most consistently recommended Thai restaurants in Bangkok, making it an ideal destination for special occasions or those seeking an authentic taste of royal Thai cuisine.

5. Prik-Yuak

Prik-Yuak is a culinary gem with roots dating back to 1991 at Chatuchak market, now located in a charmingly renovated 70-year-old school in Pradipat.

Owner Khun An draws inspiration from her hometown of Chumphon, crafting dishes that are savory with a hint of Southern Thai flavors, adhering to a Michelin Guide-endorsed philosophy stressing authentic rice and curry dishes. They use only organic jasmine rice from their own farm in Ubon Ratchathani. Recommended dishes feature Southern Thai Pork Belly and Egg Stew, and Green Curry with Fish Balls, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to traditional home-cooked Thai cuisine.

Operating Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, this Bangkok’s local Thai restaurant offers a nostalgic dining experience rooted in heritage and genuine Thai flavors.

6. Saneh Jaan

Saneh Jaan, a celebrated Thai restaurant in Bangkok that has been awarded one MICHELIN star for seven consecutive years, is renowned for its dedication to preserving the authentic flavors of royal Thai cuisine.

Named after an auspicious traditional Thai dessert, Saneh Jaan prides itself on hard-to-find recipes that reflect the core value of its chefs: authenticity. By using first-class ingredients sourced from across Thailand, the restaurant ensures the preservation of old-school Thai recipes and first-rate flavors. Menu items include Pomelo Salad with Crispy Shrimp and Minced Pork, and Traditional Hot & Spicy Herbal Pork Soup.

Located on Wireless Road, Saneh Jaan is open daily for lunch from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, and dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

7. Bangkok'78

Bangkok'78 is another highly recommended Thai restaurant in Bangkok that transports diners to the vibrant era of Bangkok in 1978. This vintage-themed restaurant collaborates with the acclaimed MICHELIN-starred Saneh Jaan to revive long-forgotten recipes, offering an authentic taste of the past.

Led by Executive Chef Golf, a top 10 contestant of Top Chef Thailand 2023, her experienced Thai chefs craft dishes with fresh, local ingredients. Chef Golf’s impressive background, beginning at the royal kitchen of Klai Kang Won Palace and spanning over 20 years in luxury hotels and international cities, adds a unique touch to the menu.

Signature dishes include Steamed Fluffy Eggs with Prawn, Squid, and Minced Pork; Fried Shrimp Balls; and Deep-Fried Sea Bass with Green Mango Spicy Salad. Classic Thai desserts like Mango Sticky Rice and Coconut Ice Cream perfectly conclude the meal.

Located on the 2nd floor of Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel, Bangkok'78 is open daily from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm.

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