Bangkok, Thailand, December 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 introduces two new awards and one new distinction: The Young Chef Award, the Service Award and the Michelin Green Star demonstrate the Michelin Guide's appreciation for the entire restaurant ecosystem of Thailand.

To celebrate the 120-year tradition of this highest culinary accolade, we are delighted to announce the Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 selection for the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River.

The Michelin Guide Thailand is aware of the difficult situation facing restaurateurs and chefs nationwide, yet it continues to award these well-deserved accolades, including three new ones announced at this morning's press conference. We look forward to supporting, promoting, and showcasing Thailand's world-class culinary scene – from established names to hidden gems. The celebrations will continue into the night with a celebratory dinner for invited guests, created by culinary masters in the industry.

In the current Michelin Guide, only one restaurant has been awarded two stars. The French gourmet restaurant Chef's Table has now received two stars, having debuted with one star last year. All five other restaurants in this category were able to retain their two-star status from 2020.

The Lebua Hotel Bangkok, the ultimate luxury hotel, is now the only hotel in the world with four Michelin stars; two restaurants have each been awarded two stars. The Lebua also received the first Michelin Service Award.

In the one-star category, there have been only minor changes, with just three new restaurants added to the list. Two of these are appearing in the guide for the first time: Blue by Alain Ducasse (also a French restaurant) and Cadence by Dan Bark, which, while not French, suggests a Michelin star simply by its name (see list below).

The omakase restaurant Sushi Masato, the third newcomer, has been awarded a Michelin star. Previously, it was listed in the "Michelin Plate" category, which recognizes restaurants offering "good, expertly prepared food made with fresh ingredients and good culinary skills." The 19 other restaurants with one Michelin star retained their status from the previous year. The Phuket restaurant PRU also received the new Michelin Green Star for its efforts to minimize its carbon footprint, use of chemicals, and food waste. Sujira "Aom" Pongmorn, head chef of the one-starred restaurant Saawaan, was honored with the new "Young Chef" award, while Guillaume Barray, general manager of the new two-star restaurant Chef's Table, received the new Michelin Guide Service Award.

The Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 also includes 106 Bib Gourmand recommendations, among them 17 new ones and four that have been promoted from the "Michelin Plate" category, as well as 165 Michelin Plates, 32 of which appear in the guide for the first time. The complete list of Michelin stars for Thailand can be found below.

The 2021 selection at a glance:

6 restaurants with two Michelin stars (1 promoted) – Chef's Table (promoted) – Le Normandie – Mezzaluna – R-Haan – Sorn – Sühring

22 restaurants with a Michelin star (2 new, 1 promoted) - 80/20 - Blue by Alain Ducasse (new) - Bo.Lan - Cadence by Dan Bark (new) - Canvas - Chim by Siam Wisdom - Elements - Ginza Sushi Ichi - J'aime by Jean-Michel Lorain - Jay Fai - Khao (Ekkamai) - Le Du - Methavalai Sorndaeng - Nahm - Paste - Saawaan - Saneh Jaan – Savelberg – Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin – Suan Thip – Sushi Masato (sponsored) – Pru

1 Green Star Restaurant – Pru

106 Bib Gourmand restaurants (17 new, 4 upgraded)

165 restaurants with Michelin stars (32 new ones)

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