‘Sorn’ Becomes Thailand’s First Three Michelin Star Restaurant, Marking a Historic Milestone on Both National and Global Gastronomic Maps

‘Sorn’ Becomes Thailand’s First Three Michelin Star Restaurant, Marking a Historic Milestone on Both National and Global Gastronomic Maps

06 December 2024


Thailand’s culinary community shines brighter than ever, with the announcement of the country’s first recipient of the ultimate accolade of Three MICHELIN Stars at the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Thailand that marks the official release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 edition, and the unveiling of its much-awaited full restaurant selection.

The newly released Guide features 462 establishments – with its first-ever Three MICHELIN Stars (promoted from Two MICHELIN Stars), 7 Two MICHELIN Stars (1 promoted from One MICHELIN Star), 28 One MICHELIN Star (4 new entries, and 1 promoted from MICHELIN Selected), 156 Bib Gourmand (20 new entries), and 270 MICHELIN Selected entries (44 new entries). Among the new additions to the Guide, 20 are from Chon Buri (5 Bib Gourmand, and 15 MICHELIN Selected entries), the newly covered destination in this eighth local edition.

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides, commented: “With the country’s first-ever ‘Three MICHELIN Stars’ restaurant, 2025 definitely marks a significant and historic year for Thailand on the international gastronomic map. What’s more, the entire selection celebrates the richness and diversity of Thai cuisine, and highlights Thailand’s gastronomy as an inclusive market that embraces tradition, modernity, and new trends.”

Three MICHELIN Stars - Sorn ©MICHELIN Guide

Sorn ©Diego ArenasSorn ©Diego Arenas

‘Sorn’ made history by receiving Thailand’s first-ever Three MICHELIN Stars

Sorn – a restaurant with a focus on the art of Southern Thai cuisine that blends tradition with modernity, and refinement with evolution; its perfectly paced menu offering an array of exhilarating flavors, all of which are in perfect harmony –becomes iconic, being the first and only restaurant in Thailand to hold the highest level of Three MICHELIN Stars.

First making its appearance in The 2019 MICHELIN Guide Thailand on the One MICHELIN Star list, Sorn was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars in the following year and has maintained this prestigious recognition for five consecutive years. Its being awarded the much-coveted Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2025 edition is a true mark of excellence, quality, and consistency. Rather than being a detour on the way to a destination, Sorn has now become the destination itself.

Two MICHELIN Stars ©MICHELIN Guide

Côte by Mauro Colagreco ©Poovakorn W.Côte by Mauro Colagreco ©Poovakorn W.

‘Côte by Mauro Colagreco’ – the only addition to the Two MICHELIN Stars list

In The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition, being promoted from the One MICHELIN Star status to join Baan Tepa, Chef’s Table, Gaa, Mezzaluna, R-Haan, and Sühring on the Two MICHELIN Stars list is Côte by Mauro Colagreco – a restaurant that brings the essence of Riviera-inspired cuisine to Bangkok, embracing Mediterranean, French and Italian influences, through its seasonal menus based on the finest produce available that day, highlighting dishes that are skillfully crafted and presented using modern techniques.

One MICHELIN Stars ©MICHELIN Guide

5 new entries awarded One MICHELIN Star

Of the 5 new One MICHELIN Star entries, 4 are newcomers making it into the Guide for the first time, and the other one is promoted from MICHELIN Selected. 

AKKEE ©Broduction House co.,ltdAKKEE ©Broduction House co.,ltd

AVANT ©OatkomkrichAVANT ©Oatkomkrich

©GOAT©GOAT

The 4 newcomers awarded One MICHELIN Star are: AKKEE, a restaurant where bold, regional dishes of classic Thai recipes traditionally prepared in a no-frills kitchen to bring a rustic edge and distinct flavors, are served in an immersive, dimly lit setting; AVANT, a restaurant helmed by a Singaporean chef who combines traditional and modern techniques with meticulous attention to detail; GOAT, a restaurant that cleverly brings together elements of Thai, Chinese, and Western cuisines in a Thai seasonal concept, using herbs grown onsite and ingredients sourced from all over Thailand; and Aulis, a restaurant with a “Chef's Table” concept, offering the multi-course tasting menu that presents native ingredients, many sourced from Thailand and local grower collaborations. It is noteworthy that among the newcomers, two are located outside of Bangkok: AKKEE in Nonthaburi, and Aulis in Phang-Nga.

Aulis ©Cristian BarnettAulis ©Cristian Barnett

Coda ©Poontharika PoopatanapongCoda ©SixtySix Visual

The only One MICHELIN Star laureate promoted from the MICHELIN Selected category is Coda, a restaurant that celebrates the essence of regional Thai cuisine while incorporating modern techniques to forge a fresh identity, offering a concise, expertly seasoned tasting menu, rife with delicate yet richly layered flavors.

©Baan Tepa©Baan Tepa

‘Baan Tepa’ – The only addition to the MICHELIN Green Star list 

Joining PRU, Haoma and Jampa in holding of the MICHELIN Green Star highlighting their commitment to sustainability, is Baan Tepa – a Thai contemporary restaurant. The chef and the team have not only worked hard to be eco-friendly – such as growing herbs and edible flowers in their own garden, sourcing ingredients from eco-friendly producers, composting food waste into fertilizer, and creating zero-waste meals and drinks; but also conducted various community involvement initiatives on sustainable practices. Their dedication to the environment remains strong even in tough times, thus deserving a prestigious recognition for their green efforts.

With this newly-awarded restaurant, The MICHELIN Guide Thailand selection has a total of 4 MICHELIN Green Starred establishments.

Four MICHELIN Guide Special Awards

With its Special Awards, The MICHELIN Guide shines a light on talented professionals in MICHELIN-recommended restaurants who raise the gastronomic experience to a higher level. In doing so, they demonstrate how varied and exciting the hospitality industry is to work in.   

2025 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award ©MICHELIN Guide2025 MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award ©MICHELIN Guide

2025 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award
The MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award recognizes a young chef, who has proven over the past 12 months to have a unique personality and/or an identity in culinary creations. This year, the Young Chef Award, presented by Blancpain, is given to Mr. Sittikorn (Ou) Chantop, the owner-chef of AKKEE. With a passion for traditional Thai cuisine, Mr. Chantop is also bold in utilizing rare ingredients in the menu and clever in menu design. His talent is evidently seen, showcasing true originality with a modern touch. The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors are pleased to see him bringing traditional Thai recipes into the 21st. 

2025 MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award
The MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award is given to individuals and teams, for the successful opening of a dining venue over the past 12 months, with 
a creative degustation concept and a cuisine approach which has had an impact on the local gastronomic scene. This year’s award, presented by UOB, is bestowed to Mr. Dimitrios Moudios, the co-owner chef of Ōre. Opened in early 2024, Ōre offers an exclusively minimalist ambiance and an unforgettable dining experience through its 30-course creative menu that are incorporated with fermented and rare ingredients, executed by various cooking techniques, and results in unique flavors.

2025 MICHELIN Guide Service Award ©MICHELIN Guide 2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award ©MICHELIN Guide

2025 MICHELIN Guide Service Award
The MICHELIN Guide Service Award aims to highlight and encourage skilled and talented professionals who dramatically enhance the customer experience. This year's MICHELIN Guide Service Award, presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is given to Mrs. Yupa (Ying) Sukkasem, the restaurant manager at Baan Tepa. With 6 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, she provides professional yet thoughtful service. Her engagement and her team's service brought MICHELIN Guide Inspectors memorable and pleasant nights.

2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award
The MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award recognizes the skills, knowledge, and passion of talented sommeliers in the industry. This year's Sommelier Award is bestowed to Mr. Thansith Wasinonth from Côte by Mauro Colagreco. Engaging in this domain for 4 years in Capella Bangkok, Mr. Wasinonth shows his passion and profession in wine service. His confident yet humble approach to wine recommendation ensures diners an enjoyable gastronomic journey with wine.

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