BANGKOK, Thailand – 137 Thai Restaurants Awarded 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand
The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled 137 exceptional dining venues across Thailand, including 13 exciting newcomers. This year’s selection showcases Thailand’s vibrant food scene with 16 distinct cuisine types and a growing trend of chef-led casual restaurants.
Where to find them:
- 44 venues in Bangkok & neighboring provinces (4 newcomers)
- 18 in Chiang Mai (3 newcomers)
- 28 in Isan region, including 8 in Nakhon Ratchasima (1 newcomer)
- 19 in Phuket
- Others in Phang-Nga, Surat Thani, Ayutthaya
Notable newcomers:
- Jaan by Khun Jim (Bangkok) – authentic Southern Thai & Thai-Chinese cuisine
- Kolun.h (Bangkok) – Hainanese-style rice noodles with crispy pork belly
- CHAWEE (Chiang Mai) – seasonal dishes inspired by childhood recipes
- Krachang Khao Lak (Phang-Nga) – seafood-forward, mostly live catch
The Bib Gourmand award highlights restaurants offering high-quality, delicious food at reasonable prices—defined in Thailand as under 1,000 baht for a three-course meal. This selection reaffirms Thailand as an exceptional destination for memorable, accessibly priced gastronomic experiences. (NNT)
