Bangkok has 20+ Michelin-starred restaurants; a guide to what's worth the splurge and how to book.
Gaggan (Indian fine dining, creative); one or two others rotating; expect 3,000–5,000 THB+ for tasting menus.
Mix of Thai, French, contemporary; 2,000–4,000 THB range; reservations essential.
20+ options including street-food elevated restaurants; good value; 800–2,000 THB.
Reserve via email or phone; bring nice (not formal) clothes; eat early (6–7 PM) or late (9+ PM); international cuisine in Bangkok is good value compared to Western cities.
The official Michelin Guide Thailand website is the source; the list changes annually, so some beloved restaurants lose or gain stars year to year.
Below the starred tier sits Bib Gourmand — Michelin's pick for excellent food at a fraction of the price, mostly street stalls and small local restaurants; often more interesting than the starred list for a genuine taste of Bangkok.
Top-tier tables fill weeks ahead, especially for weekend dinners; book as soon as dates are fixed, and check for cancellation waitlists if a specific date is sold out.