Fine Dining Triumph Boosts Bangkok’s Allure as a Foodie Paradise

When Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2023 were unveiled on March 28, one thing was clear: Bangkok’s “street food” stereotype was being laid to rest.

With four spots in the top 10, including the coveted No. 1, which went to the self-styled “modern Thai” restaurant Le Du, Bangkok was equaled only by the more distinguished fine-dining destination Tokyo. What’s more, Bangkok won nine places on the top 50 list, compared to seven for Japan’s capital.