29 EATERIES IN THAILAND WIN COVETED MICHELIN STARS FOR 2020
At a press conference on November 12, Michelin announced the winners of Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand distinctions; together with the official launch of the third edition of The MICHELIN Guide in Thailand, entitled The MICHELIN Guide Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Phang-Nga 2020.
Featured in this latest edition are 282 dining and 74 lodging establishments – with a total of 5 two-star, 24 one-star, and 94 Bib Gourmand eateries.
Two Thai restaurants were awarded two stars: R-Haan, specialized in regional and royal Thai cuisine; and Sorn, which focuses on the art of Southern Thai cuisine. Both restaurants have been promoted from their previous one-star rating, while Le Normandie, Mezzaluna and Sühring – have retained their two-star distinctions.
Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
- Chefs proudly showing off their Michelin stars.
The only establishment in this illustrious line-up to have been promoted from a MICHELIN Plate to one-star status is Khao, which serves up traditional Thai cuisine. New to receive a one-star ranking are French contemporary restaurant Chef’s Table at Le Bua, curated by chef from a 3-MICHELIN Star restaurant; 80/20, famed for its imaginative contemporary Thai cuisine; and Table 38, a chef’s table restaurant serving reinterpreted and updated Thai street food and ancient dishes. In addition, it is of note that all previous one-star holders that are still in business, retained their status – including PRU, the only one-star restaurant in Phuket.
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Chiang Mai emerges in its very first year covered by The MICHELIN Guide, with an impressive number of Bib Gourmand eateries. Among them are Ginger Farm Kitchen, a restaurant specializing in Northern Thai food that embraces a farm-to-table concept with most produce coming from its own farm; Huan Soontaree, where authentic fare made with high-quality local ingredients is what makes this place a great dining spot; and Khao Soi Mae Manee, a well-known street food vendor serving the iconic Khao Soi (egg noodles in coconut-based curry broth) for over 30 years.
As for the Bib Gourmand list, a total of 94 establishments are featured, 61 of which are located in Bangkok, 17 in Chiang Mai, 14 in Phuket, and 2 in Phang-Nga. The complete selection of The MICHELIN Guide 2020 is available in a bilingual digital edition online, with a print version available at leading bookstores for 650 baht.
