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(Singapore August 2026) Michelin starred restaurants and quality unique dining abounds in South East Asia. Here are eleven top rated restaurants of the region.
Bangkok's Michelin Trifecta
1. etcha - Chatrium Grand Bangkok
On the 7th floor of Chatrium Grand Bangkok, Chef Giacomo Primante runs a Michelin one-star, "borderless dining" kitchen that pairs European technique with Thai ingredients — an 11-course "360°" and an 8-course "180°" tasting menu, served in an elegant taupe-toned room with golden cutlery and handmade pottery. The white asparagus with beurre blanc and white chocolate is the dish critics keep coming back to.
2. Abrecias - Chatrium Sathorn
The relaxed and refined Albricias brings Spain to Bangkok under Chef Roberto González Alonso, who carries more than two decades of Michelin-starred experience into a menu of bold, seasonal Spanish-Mediterranean cooking. The restaurant holds the Restaurantes de España Award, a rare distinction outside Spain itself, and some dishes are finished tableside for a bit of theater with the meal, including standout paellas, tapas, and Friday seafood buffets featuring Alaskan king crab.
https://www.chatrium.com/sathorn-bangkok/dining
3. Silver Waves by Boon - Chatrium Riverside
Bangkok's long-running Silver Waves has reopened under Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon — formerly International Executive Chef of Hakkasan, with restaurant openings across London, New York, and Dubai to his name. The reimagined space pairs 360-degree river and skyline views with a menu that treats Cantonese heritage as a living tradition rather than a museum piece, from handcrafted dim sum at lunch to a tightly curated à la carte dinner.
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4. Praca - The Standard, Hua Hin
Local street food is reframed as "Thai izakaya" at Praca — a stay-drink-place built for grazing, with reimagined street favourites paired against boozy, playful cocktails. Set beachfront on the Gulf of Thailand with the property's Heritage House as a backdrop, it's the rare hotel restaurant that sets the scene for a dreamy summer’s night out with sunset cocktails in hand.
https://www.standardhotels.com/hua-hin/food-drink/praca
5. Cannubi by Umberto and Benjarong - Dusit Thani Bangkok
A dual-concept showcasing Italian finesse alongside regal Thai cuisine, Cannubi by Umberto and Benjarong speaks to two very different stories.
Cannubi by Umberto Bombana – helmed by the three-Michelin-starred chef behind Hong Kong's 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana – was just awarded One Michelin Star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Thailand, the first Italian restaurant in the country to receive the honor.
Next door, the reborn Benjarong serves Thai recipes dating to the 1800s–1930s Rattanakosin era inside a restored historic Thai residence.
https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani-bangkok/dining
6. Hong’s - InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
Sixteen floors up, styled after a grand historic Chinese mansion, HONG's fuses Sichuan, Cantonese, and Taiwanese technique with modern plating, earning its reputation as one of Chiang Mai's most ambitious Chinese kitchens. The attached Sky Bar catches the sunset over the city, giving the evening a natural two-act structure: dinner, then a drink to linger long into the night.
https://bit.ly/hongs-restaurant-booking
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7. Hispania and Shibui - Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel
Hispania is the first Southeast Asian outpost of Michelin-starred Spanish Chef Marcos Morán of Casa Gerardo, recently expanded with a new terrace, a revitalised "100-Year" menu, and a "Four Hands Dinner" series.
Next door, Shibui – its name meaning a subtle, understated beauty – serves Japanese omakase with a carefully chosen wine list.
https://www.villalecorail.com/
8. NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort
Set on a private island within the Baa Atoll, Reethi Resort offers eight restaurants and bars, including overwater dining at Moodhu, beachfront grills at Alifaan, boutique open-air meals at Saima Garden, along with bespoke outdoor dining through its Adrift private-dining menu. Momentarily forget about ending summer, as you get spoilt for choice from tasting menus to overwater villas and reef-side dinners.
https://world.nh-hotels.com/en/nh-collection-maldives-reethi/restaurants
9. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, Malaysia
A short hop from Singapore, the resort's signature restaurant, Sea.Fire.Salt. serves grilled seafood and prime cuts beachside, poolside, or table-side to an open show kitchen, while Turmeric covers Malaysian, Thai, and international all-day dining. Designer private dining experience are also available on request, if you’re planning for an extra special occasion.
https://www.anantara.com/en/desaru-coast/restaurants
Returning To Local Teases
10. The NCO Club - JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
A conserved 1950s heritage building – once a social club for non-commissioned officers – now houses four distinct venues under one roof. Madame Fan serves award-winning modern Cantonese cuisine; Stags' Room is built around a serious international wine collection; Fish Pool and Cool Cats round out the night with champagne-and-oyster glamour and live jazz, respectively.
Amongst these, Madame Fan is a standout as a lifestyle-dining destination for masterfully modern Cantonese cuisine, immersive Art Deco interiors, and a destination bar; dim sum buffets and degustation menus make it a weekend favourite with locals and foreigners alike!
11. Sophia - The St. Regis Singapore
Newly opened Sophia is the centerpiece of The St. Regis Singapore's recently completed renovation, led by Puglia-born Chef de Cuisine Angelo Sergio. The glasshouse-inspired modern Italian restaurant is perfect for reminiscing summer memories in the lush, sun-drenched dining room, with a menu built around recipes from 11 regions of Italy – including a tiramisu recipe passed down through Executive Chef Fabio Granata's own family.
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