Le Du

Le Du holds one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Bangkok. Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn trained in New York at some of the city’s best restaurants before returning to Bangkok to open Le Du in 2013. The restaurant was one of the first to demonstrate that Thai fine dining could compete with international contemporary cuisine on equal terms — it appeared in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for several years and helped establish Bangkok’s reputation for serious Thai contemporary cooking.

Le Du cuisine and style

Le Du’s cooking is Thai contemporary, built around what is seasonal and available in Thailand at any given time. Chef Ton uses French technique as a tool — not as an identity — applying it to Thai ingredients rather than importing European flavour profiles. The result is distinctly Thai: recognisable flavours executed with precision and restraint.

The tasting menu changes regularly. Wine pairing is available alongside a thoughtful drinks list.

Expect 3,000–4,500 THB per person before drinks. Reservations are essential.

Why visit Le Du

Le Du was among the restaurants that made Bangkok’s contemporary Thai scene credible to international food media. The restaurant has maintained its quality and identity over more than a decade, which is unusual in any city and rare in Bangkok’s rapidly evolving dining landscape.

Location and how to get there

Le Du is on Soi Siri Chunsawek in the Silom/Sam Yan area. The nearest station is Sam Yan MRT on the Blue Line, a short walk away.

When to go

Closed Sunday. Open for lunch and dinner. Book well in advance.

Who Le Du Is For

Le Du suits diners interested in the foundations of Bangkok’s contemporary Thai fine-dining scene, serious food enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to eat Thai food at a technical level that matches the best international cooking.

For more restaurants at this level, see the Michelin-starred restaurants in Bangkok guide.