Thailand has just made culinary history as Bangkok’s Sorn has officially become the first-ever three-Michelin-star restaurant in the country. This haunt has set a new gold standard for fine dining in Thailand. This accolade certainly celebrates Southern Thai cuisine in its most refined, authentic, and breathtaking form.
Sorn: Thailand’s First Three-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant
A monumental achievement in the culinary world, Sorn earned the prestigious honour of becoming the first-ever three-Michelin-star restaurant in Thailand! Located in Bangkok’s vibrant Sukhumvit district, Sorn brings together deep-rooted traditions with modern innovation.
At its core, this restaurant elevates authentic Southern Thai flavours. Chef Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri, who comes from the southern region of Thailand, shapes the restaurant’s philosophy. His dedication to preserving the lost culinary arts is evident in every dish.
Sorn’s menu is a fine-tuned collection of recipes crafted from the finest, locally sourced ingredients. The commitment to sustainability and minimal waste means that every element of the meal is used to its fullest.
What sets Sorn apart isn’t just the incredible ingredients but also the methods Chef Ice uses to prepare them. From charcoal stoves and clay pots to the careful use of pestles and mortars for grinding chilli paste in-house, Sorn is dedicated towards traditional cooking methods. Even though these methods take a lot of time, they make sure that each dish is authentic as well as flavourful.
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Elevating Southern Thai Cuisine
For Sorn, food is about more than just what is on the plate. While cultivating a deep respect for cultural heritage, it is always seeking new ways to grow and improve. Sorn reinvents fine dining by utilising traditional methods and emphasising seasonal, local ingredients. The restaurant’s goal is to turn each meal into a fascinating culinary adventure into Thailand’s past.
The name “Sorn” itself means someone who relies on their abilities to succeed. And that’s precisely what Chef Ice and his team have done. They have created a restaurant that celebrates the past and strives to shape the future of Thai cuisine.
Sorn offers an exclusive and remarkable dining experience that will be unlike anything you have tried before. With the honour of becoming Thailand’s first-ever three-Michelin-star restaurant, Sorn has set a new standard for fine dining establishments. The seamless blend of tradition, love for local ingredients, and modern culinary techniques makes it a dining destination like no other.
So, let’s raise a glass to Chef Ice, his team, and Sorn’s remarkable journey.
Where: 56 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Klongton Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
When: 6 pm – 10 pm
Cover Image Courtesy: Sorn Fine Southern/Instagram
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