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While Bangkok dominated the top categories, dining venues in Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Phang-Nga were also recognized in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide Thailand.
PRU is Phuketâs sole Michelin-starred restaurant. (All photos courtesy of Michelin Guides)
Facing a year of unprecedented challenges amid a pandemic that has devastated their industry, restaurants in Thailand persevered, delivering a high level of fine dining and diversity. That was the hopeful message at a glitzy awards ceremony marking the release of the 2021 Michelin Guide Thailand.
Nearly 300 restaurants are honored with stars or other rankings in the guideâs latest edition. The awardsâincluding the new Green Star for sustainability, which went to Phuketâs Pru; and Best Young Chef, snagged by Sujira Pongmorn of Saawaanâwere presented December 16 in the ballroom of the just-opened Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, an expansive hotel and residence complex set on the banks of the Chao Phraya Ri
Welcoming Michelin star newcomers
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Much anticipated by food enthusiasts and restaurateurs, the Michelin Guide Thailand edition announced on Wednesday a selection of the country s best dining establishments, including six restaurants awarded two stars and 22 restaurants that received one star.
The event, held at Four Seasons Bangkok, also revealed 106 restaurants that received the Bib Gourmand recognition and 165 eateries with the Michelin Plate. Two newly-added awards the Michelin Guide Young Chef Award; the Michelin Guide Service Award were also presented.
A total of 34 Michelin stars were awarded to 28 restaurants in the guide s latest edition that covers Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang-Nga.