Situated on the 65th floor of the Lebua Hotel, Mezzaluna is overseen by Chef Ryuki and his team who create some of the most unexpected flavour combinations, through an exquisite menu that is French-inspired with a healthy dose of Japanese influence. 

Added to the exquisitely opulent ambience of the dining area and the chic, dark-wood-heavy Eighties interior are the captivating evening views of the sparkling cityscape over the bend of the Chao Phraya River are equally captivating. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant is passionately seasonal, with dishes changing according to what is available. The only constant is the chef’s “special Wagyu”—delicately marbled, melt-in-your-mouth beef known as “Exceptional Murakami”. Exceptional flavours plus an exceptional setting equals an unbelievable night out.

Mezzaluna 
Address: Lebua Hotel, State Tower, 1055 Silom Road, Bang Rak District, Bangkok, +66 (0)2 624 9555

Perched on the top floor of the Mandarin Oriental, this timelessly elegant French haute cuisine venue has been an important ingredient in Bangkok’s culinary scene for over 60 years—and little wonder, given its sophisticated air, exceptional service and culinary excellence. Upon entering the restaurant, the first sensory experience is the view: both of the beautifully adorned, modern Thai-style dining room and of stunning views of the Chao Phraya River. The senses scarcely have time to recover as you immerse yourself in the menu in front of you. 

Le Normandie by Alain Roux serves à la carte and set menus for both lunch and dinner, offering such gems as warm oysters with Champagne sauce, black truffle and Oscietra caviar, pan-fried Brittany blue lobster medallion with ginger vegetables and white port sauce, and the signature roasted Challandais duck, a fixture on the menu of the Roux family’s three-starred restaurant The Waterside Inn in Britain, too.

Le Normandie by Alain Roux 
Address: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 40 Charoen Krung Soi, Bang Rak District, Bangkok, +66 (0)2 659 9000

Owner-chefs and twin brothers Mathias and Thomas Sühring founded  this German eatery that encapsulates memories of their youth alongside family recipes and travel experiences across the globe. This is not the biergarten fare of your Interrailing youth, but a whimsical take on traditional German dishes, nestled in a tranquil neighbourhood. 

The restaurant was designed to look like a house, with four distinct zones: a cosy dining area with a relaxed vibe, a kitchen, where you can witness the twins preparing the food you then dive into, a glasshouse for diner à deux and a beautiful garden view, and living room for private parties of up to eight people.

Expect the unexpected, with such local ingredients being incorporated into fresh takes on traditional dishes in the Sühring Erlebnis (“experience”) tasting menu. There’s the ethereal Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth)—a delicate combination of mackerel, apple and black pudding; don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it—and langoustine with courgette, kelp and dill. And if you’re lucky, they might be serving their spin on Currywurst, that most German of German street foods. When in Bangkok …

Sühring
Address: 10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa District, Bangkok, +66 (0)2 107 2777 

Sorn epitomises the artistry of Southern Thai cuisine. Patron chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri takes inspiration from his grandmother’s southern-style cooking to curate innovative dishes that explore novel ways of experimenting with spices, particularly chillies.

The country’s south is known for its rich, spicy flavours, and Jongsiri celebrates those using ingredients imported daily from Surat Thani Province. The chefs at this two-starred establishment also celebrate endangered cooking techniques such charcoal cooking, and a traditional method of steaming rice. The seafood and curries are particularly drool-worthy; one signature dish is Gems on a Crabstick, which takes the most fought-over parts of a crab—the leg and the roe—and combines them with yellow curry in one irresistible bite.

Add to the faultlessly executed exquisite dishes near-perfect service, and it’s no wonder Sorn is one of the most difficult places to make a reservation. Plan well in advance; you have been warned.

Sorn
Address: 56 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, +66 (0)99 081 1119

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