I still remember writing this same piece around the same time last year, where I lamented about how everything ground to a halt because of the pandemic. But this year, man, what a difference a year makes. 2022 has been a year of new openings (and re-openings) galore, left, right, center, just as tourists started to pour back in (albeit still missing the hordes from a couple of familiar countries).

I’ve had my fair share of good meals this year, from re-openings like Celadon, exciting new openings like Vilas, and the gradual maturity of Mia, which has successfully transitioned from a fast-paced socialite gathering hotspot into a proper fine-dining restaurant. Special mention will also have to go to Chef Clément Hernandez of Workshop, who chose to drive at a different gear setting from everyone else and emerged with 4 deliciously-interactive Art Dinners.

Over the years, The Michelin Guide Thailand has also been doing its best to keep foodies engaged. This year, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima have been added to represent Isan cuisine – one of the main cornerstones of everyday Thai food. This is all good, but us folks at Aroimakmak.com are looking for other kinds of surprises.

Will there be any new Stars in provinces outside Bangkok?

No😌

Will there be another restaurant deserving of the Green Star?

Yes😄

Will any restaurant lose a Star for the first time in Thailand?

Yes😲

So here’s this year’s list. Congratulations to all!

2-STARS (BANGKOK & SURROUNDING PROVINCES):

  • Chef’s Table
  • Le Normandie by Alain Roux
  • Mezzaluna
  • R.Haan
  • Sorn
  • Suhring

1-STAR (BANGKOK & SURROUNDING PROVINCES)

  • Maison Dunand (NEW)
  • Potong (NEW)
  • Haoma (NEW)
  • Baan Tepa (NEW)
  • Signature (NEW)
  • 80/20
  • Aksorn
  • Blue by Alain Ducasse
  • Cadence by Dan Bark
  • Canvas
  • Chim by Siam Wisdom
  • Cote by Mauro Colagreco
  • Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu
  • Gaa
  • Igniv
  • J’aime by Jean-Michel Lorain
  • Jay Fai
  • Khao (Ekkamai)
  • Le Du
  • Methavalai Sorndaeng
  • Nahm
  • Paste
  • Saneh Jaan
  • Savelberg
  • Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
  • Suan Thip
  • Sushi Masato
  • Yu Ting Yuan

1-STAR  (PHUKET & PHANG-NGA):

  • Pru

2023 MICHELIN Thailand Young Chef Award

  • Chef Davide Garavaglia from Côte by Mauro Colagreco

2023 MICHELIN Thailand Service Award

  • Mr Uthit Songtho from Baan Phraya, Mandarin Oriental

2023 MICHELIN Thailand Opening of the Year Award

  • Chef Pichaya “Pam” Sontornyanakij from Potong

2023 MICHELIN Thailand Sommelier Award Award

  • Mr Guillaume Perdigues from Mezzaluna Restaurant

MICHELIN Green Star

  • Haoma (NEW)
  • Jampa (NEW)
  • Pru

BIB GOURMAND (BANGKOK & SURROUNDING PROVINCES):

  • Baan Pee Lek (NEW)
  • Hong Seng Pochana (NEW)
  • Kin Kub Koi (NEW)
  • Krua Boonlert Bangpu (NEW)
  • Krua Jay Sim (NEW)
  • Pae Pochana (NEW)
  • Samlor (NEW)
  • Somchai Ped Palo (Go Tae) Bang Len (NEW)
  • Tek Heng (Mee Krob Jeen Lee) (NEW)
  • Yoong Khao Hom (I’m Park Chula) (PROMOTED)
  • Arunwan (NEW)
  • Tang Jai Yang (NEW)
  • 100 Mahaseth
  • Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai
  • Baan Benjarong Pai
  • Baan Phadthai
  • Baan Yai Phad Thai
  • Baannai
  • Bangkok Bold Kitchen (Central Embassy)
  • Beer Hima (Prachachuen)
  • Bokkia Tha Din Daeng
  • Bunloet
  • Burapa
  • Chai Phochana
  • Chakki
  • Chang-Wang-Imm
  • Charoen Saeng Silom
  • Choy (Phuttha Monthon Sai 2)
  • Elvis Suki (Soi Yotse)
  • Fried Banana Rama 5
  • Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam (Pratunam)
  • Grim Nguan Noodle
  • Guay Jub Mr. Joe
  • Guay Jub Ouan Pochana
  • Guay Tiew Kua Gai Suanmali (Khlang Hospital Intersection)
  • Guay Tiew Mu Rung Rueang Tung
  • Here Hai
  • Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla
  • Jao Nai Fish Ball (Ekkachai)
  • Jay Oh
  • Jidori Cuisine Ken
  • Jok Prince
  • K. Panich
  • Kaeng Pa (Loong Sa-Nga)
  • Ket O Cha
  • Khanom Bueang Wan Phueng Noi (Chok Chai 4)
  • Koa Chun Huad
  • Konchong Konprung
  • Krua Apsorn (Sam Sen)
  • Lai Rot (Rama 6)
  • Lay Lao (Ari)
  • Lim Lao Ngow (China Town)
  • Loukjaan by Saneh Jaan
  • Maan Muang
  • Mae Khlong Hua Pla Mo Fai
  • Nai Mong Hoi Thod 
  • Nai Ngieb (Phutthamonthon Sai 4)
  • Nong Rim Klong
  • Ongtong Khaosoi (Ari)
  • Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu (Dinsor Road)
  • Pae Bronze Pot Porridge 38 Years
  • Phed Phed Bistro
  • Plu
  • Polo Fried Chicken (Soi Polo)
  • Por. Pochaya
  • Ruean Panya
  • S.B.L.
  • Sa-at Sawoei (Kanchanapisek Road)
  • Sae Phun
  • Sanguan Sri
  • Sanyod (Sathon-Bang Rak)
  • Sawang Bami Kam Pu (Si Phraya)
  • Somsak Pu Ob (Charoen Rat)
  • Somtum Khun Kan
  • Somyos
  • Sri Trat
  • Ten Suns
  • Thai Niyom
  • The Local
  • Thien Duong
  • Tung Sui Heng Pochana (Stadium One)
  • Watsana Khao Man Gai
  • Weng (Woeng Nakhon Kasem)

BIB GOURMAND (PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA):

  • Kin Lookdeaw (NEW)
  • O Pochana (NEW)
  • Pa Pu Boat Noodles (NEW)
  • Baan Ta-Koh-Rai
  • Baan Ton Sai
  • Here Kae Pork Satay
  • Joong Borikan
  • Khaotom Chedi
  • Pa Lek Boat Noodles
  • Pranom Shredded Chicken Noodles (Wat Phanom Yong)
  • Roti Sai Mai Abeedeen-Pranom Sangaroon
  • Roti Sai Mai Mae Pom – Mother Branch
  • Ruanthai Kungpao

BIB GOURMAND (CHIANG MAI):

  • Busarin Cuisine (NEW)
  • Maadae Slowfish Kitchen (NEW)
  • Aunt Aoy Kitchen (NEW)
  • Guay Jub Chang Moi Tat Mai (PROMOTED)
  • Khao Soi Mae Sai (PROMOTED)
  • Baan Landai
  • Charoen Suan Aek
  • Dan Chicken Rice (San Sai)
  • Ginger Farm Kitchen
  • Go Neng (Wichayanon)
  • Han Thueng Chiang Mai
  • Huan Soontaree
  • Huen Muan Jai
  • Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom
  • Khao Soi Mae Manee
  • Krua Lawng Khao
  • Lung Khajohn Wat Ket
  • Magnolia Café
  • Meena Rice Based Cuisine
  • Na Chantra
  • Rote Yiam Beef Noodle
  • Rotee Pa Day
  • Saiyut and Doctor Sai Kitchen
  • Sanpakoi Kanomjeen
  • SP Chicken
  • The House by Ginger
  • Tue Ka Ko Na Prince
  • Tune In Garden

BIB GOURMAND (PHUKET & PHANG-NGA):

  • Salaloy (NEW)
  • Gorjan (NEW)
  • Khao Tom Thanon Di Buk (PROMOTED)
  • Roti Chaofa (PROMOTED)
  • Krua Luang Ten (NEW)
  • Gop Phochana (PROMOTED)
  • A Pong Mae Sunee
  • Chomchan
  • Chuan Chim
  • Go Benz
  • Hok Kee Lao
  • Hong Khao Tom Pla
  • Kha Mu Boran (Kathu)
  • Khanom Chin Pa Son
  • Khok Kloi Bami Tom Yam Khai
  • Kin-Kub-Ei
  • Krua Kao Kuk
  • Krua Tonfon
  • Mon Phochana
  • Mook Manee
  • Mor Mu Dong
  • Naam Yoi
  • Nai Mueang
  • One Chun
  • Pathongko Mae Pranee
  • Raya
  • Roe Dang
  • Roti Taew Nam
  • Sam Chong Seafood
  • Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen
  • Ta Tuay
  • Takola
  • The Charm Dining Gallery
  • Toh-Daeng by Baan Ar-Jor Museum Home
  • Tu Kab Khao

BIB GOURMAND (NAKHON RATCHASIMA):

  • Baan Pang Hom (NEW)
  • Khanom Jeen Kru Yod (NEW)
  • Krua Kampan (NEW)
  • Krua Suwimol (NEW)
  • Penlaos (NEW)
  • Kai Yang Saeng Thai (NEW)
  • Khanom Ochin (NEW)
  • Lab Somphit (NEW)
  • Piya Radna (NEW)

BIB GOURMAND (KHON KAEN):

  • Baan Heng (NEW)
  • Mekin Farm (NEW)
  • Praprai (NEW)
  • Prasit Pochana (NEW)
  • So Jeng (NEW)
  • Tumkratoei Sagate (NEW)
  • Jok Guay Jab Tom Sen Bat Queue (NEW)
  • Kai Yang Rabeab (Khao Suan Kwang) (NEW)
  • Khon Kaen Grilled Pork Neck (NEW)
  • Khun Jaeng Guay Tiew Pak Mor Kao Wang (NEW)
  • Leng Yentafo (NEW)

BIB GOURMAND (UBON RATCHATHANI):

  • Agave (NEW)
  • Indochine (NEW)
  • Mok (NEW)
  • Pae Araya (NEW)
  • Som Tum Jinda (NEW)
  • View Mun (NEW)

BIB GOURMAND (UDON THANI):

  • Arunee Namnueng (NEW)
  • Krua Khun Nid (NEW)
  • Lab Nua (NEW)
  • Madam Pahtehh (NEW)
  • Majchapasuk (NEW)
  • VT Namnueng (Posri) (NEW)
  • Peng Duck Noodles (NEW)

Congratulations to all!