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Sake Kasu

The Untapped Essence Quietly Reshaping Global Gastronomy Sake Kasu: The Untapped Essence Quietly Reshaping Global Gastronomy When sake is made, something of profound value is always left behind. As rice, rice koji, water, and yeast ferment together over time, the liquid is eventually pressed away. What remains is sake kasu—or sake lees. White, soft, and […]

Food

Rethinking the Rules

Why Thai Cuisine Demands a New Wine Language Rethinking the Rules: Why Thai Cuisine Demands a New Wine Language At a Bangkok dining table, the conventional Western rules of wine pairing often falter before the meal even begins. Faced with a shared spread of Thai dishes, the traditional binary of “fish or meat” feels fundamentally […]

Restaurant

A Nuanced Shift in the Glass

Japanese Umeshu in Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred Dining Scene A Nuanced Shift in the Glass: Japanese Umeshu in Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred Dining Scene Fine dining and wine have long been inseparable. As a tasting menu progresses, a sommelier selects beverages to complement each course. That model has remained largely unchanged, even at Bangkok’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Yet, a subtle […]

Restaurant

A Three-Star Night

What the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 Reveals About the Maturity of Bangkok’s Fine Dining Scene On November 27, 2025, the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 was unveiled. A total of 468 establishments were listed. Sühring was elevated from two stars to three, becoming Thailand’s first three-star German restaurant and the first in Asia to earn three […]

Food

The 2026 Table According to Michelin

Why Bangkok is Emerging as the Next Culinary Capital The dining trends unveiled each year by the Michelin Guide are far more than mere predictions of culinary fashion. They are curated field reports—observations gathered by inspectors who have dined across the globe and sensed subtle shifts within the echelons of haute cuisine. For 2026, the […]

éks

Sorn, Bangkok’s newly crowned Michelin three-star marvel

Meet Sorn, Bangkok’s newly crowned Michelin three-star marvel—a restaurant so coveted that it hides, almost shyly, inside a lovingly renovated Thai house on Sukhumvit 26, glowing like an ember at dusk. Chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri welcomes you with childhood memories in his pocket and haute-cuisine poetry on each plate. He still pounds spices by stone, […]

Food

Inside Gaggan’s Multi-Sensory Food Opera

Meet Gaggan, the rebellious Bangkok restaurant turning fine dining upside down.It’s often called a “multi-sensory food opera” for its bold flavors and theatrical flair.Ranked No.1 in Asia’s Best Restaurants 2025, Gaggan also boasts Michelin-star acclaim.Chef Gaggan Anand merges Indian heritage with cutting-edge gastronomy to form “Progressive Indian Cuisine.”He’s famous for breaking the rules: emoji menus, […]

Bruno Paillard

Beyond Boundaries, How Chef Giacomo Transforms Local Flavors into Masterpieces

Have you heard of “cuisine without borders”? Chef Giacomo Primante, a young talent from Lanciano, Italy, is creating a new culinary world at his restaurant Etcha in Bangkok, using the skills and insights he gained in various countries. His unique approach does not rely on existing frameworks. Instead, it emerges from a “kitchen with heart,” […]

Bruno Paillard

Fillets is back at One Bangkok

My return to Fillets at One Bangkok was unforgettable. Located on The Storeys’ 3rd floor, it offers an “Anatomy of Taste Theatre” under Chef Randy’s masterful touch. He guided us through inventive appetizers, fresh sashimi, cooked dishes, sublime sushi, and heavenly desserts. The special Wakaze pairing, a French-born sake, accentuated each bite. We finished four […]

Food

The Global Tour of Shichiken and Alain Ducasse

The event series between Yamanashi Meijo’s Shichiken and Chef Alain Ducasse began on October 26 in Bangkok, following activities in seven cities worldwide from October 22. This program is documented as a record of collaboration between a Japanese sake producer and a global restaurant group, including menu coordination, production planning, and hospitality operations. The collaboration […]

CHAMPAGNE

Luxurious Edomae Sushi Journey at Sushi Saito Bangkok

“Sushi Saito Bangkok” is a luxury sushi restaurant located within the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok, and it serves as an overseas branch of Japan’s famous sushi restaurant “Sushi Saito.” Carrying on the tradition and techniques of the original restaurant, it offers a high-quality sushi experience right in Bangkok. As a leader in sushi culture, […]

Drink

Joy of Visiting Kinu by Takagi at Mandarin Oriental

Chef Takagi-san, renowned with two Michelin stars in Japan, is acclaimed worldwide, with restaurants in luxury hotels like The Peninsula Tokyo, and in China, Taiwan, and the Maldives. It was a stroke of luck to secure a reservation under such a prestigious chef. Tonight’s setting is illuminated by the exquisite presentation that captures the eye. […]