Thailand’s TOP25 Restaurants Come Together

hailand’s dining scene took a decisive step forward on 8 December at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, as the TOP25 Restaurants Thailand Awards 2025 brought Bangkok and Southern Thailand together in a single celebration. For the first time, TOP25 Restaurants Bangkok and TOP25 Restaurants Phuket & Southern Thailand were united under one roof, creating a national snapshot of where Thai dining stands today.

More than 200 chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality leaders and media figures gathered for an evening that recognised nearly 100 restaurants across service, innovation and sustainability. Hosted by Able Wanamakok, the ceremony reflected a dining culture that has grown confident, diverse and increasingly self-aware. As Bernard Metzger, Founder of TOP25 Restaurants International, noted, the night was about more than individual wins. It marked Thailand’s evolution as a cohesive global culinary destination.

The Rankings

Bangkok and the South in focus: In Bangkok, Sorn claimed the top spot, followed by Baan Tepa and INDDEE. The top ten also included Côte by Mauro Colagreco, Sühring, Chef’s Table, POTONG, Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie, Chai Jia Chai and Mezzaluna – a list that underscored the capital’s range and maturity.

In Phuket & Southern Thailand, L’Arôme by the Sea led the rankings, with The Smokaccia Laboratory and Aulis close behind. hom, Tambu, Lae Lay in Krabi, JAMPA, Jaras, Royd and PRU rounded out a top ten defined by regional identity and thoughtful technique.

Chefs, Sustainability and Special Honours: Chef awards recognised both legacy and emergence. Tsai Shih Wei received Best Chinese Chef, Nooror S. Steppe was honoured as Perennial Ambassador of Thai Heritage Cuisine, and Giuseppe Bonura of Biscotti at Anantara Siam was named Young Rising Star Chef.

Sustainability moved firmly into the spotlight with the launch of the Global Sustainable Gastronomy Awards, presented to Kinnaree by Vanessa WU in Bangkok, Jaras in Phuket and Sri Trang in Krabi.

Additional honours celebrated standout bars, beach clubs and culinary specialities, reflecting the full breadth of Thailand’s dining landscape.