Thailand Michelin Guide 2018 to be announced today

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Thailand Michelin Guide 2018 to be announced today

By The Nation

 

 

The entire tourism and food and beverage industry is eagerly awaiting Thailand Michelin Guide 2018 which will be announced Wednesday afternoon.

 

There are two back-to-back events in Bangkok today marking a highly anticipated milestone in Thailand's gastronomic history, when the country's first-ever MICHELIN stars are announced and awarded to select restaurants and chefs in the Thai capital.

 

In the afternoon, a press conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok to mark the debut of MICHELIN Guide Bangkok 2018 and to announce the restaurants that will receive MICHELIN stars in the presence of the winning chefs.

 

Later in the evening, a gala dinner will be held at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to celebrate the MICHELIN-starred restaurants and present the chefs with their prestigious MICHELIN Star Jackets.

 

During the gala event, a six-course dinner will be prepared by famous chefs from MICHELIN-starred restaurants around the world and local talents to celebrate the inspirational journey of Thai gastronomy from ancient cooking techniques and long-forgotten recipes to modern sways.

 

"Since it first launched in 1900 to guide travellers on their journey, the Red Guide has come full circle and it now acts as a driver for culinary travel worldwide. Bangkok boasts an eclectic culinary scene that is both traditional and contemporary, and as local as it is global. We are delighted to help cement Thailand's reputation as a major culinary destination," said Segsarn Trai-Ukos, Country Director – Thailand, Michelin Siam.

 

The winner announcement and awards will be presented by Mr. Michael Ellis, International Director, MICHELIN Guides.

 

The gala dinner to celebrate the MICHELIN-starred restaurants and chefs will be streamed and broadcast live from Siam Kempinski Hotel from 7:30 p.m. on MICHELIN Guide Thailand's official Facebook page.

 

The MICHELIN guide selects the best restaurants and hotels in the 28 countries it covers. Providing a showcase of gourmet dining around the world, it highlights the culinary dynamism of a country, as well as new trends and emerging young chefs.

 

Creating value for restaurants through the distinctions that it attributes each year, the MICHELIN guide contributes to the prestige of the local gastronomy, thereby making cities and countries more attractive to tourists.  

 

Backed by its rigorous selection method and longstanding knowledge of the hospitality industry, the MICHELIN guide provides customers with unique expertise that enables it to offer them a true quality service.

 

The different selections are available in both print and digital versions. They are accessible via the Web and on a full range of mobile media that offer navigation capabilities adapted to individual usage as well as an on-line booking service.

 

With the MICHELIN guide, the Group continues to support millions of travelers, allowing them to live a unique mobility experience.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/lifestyle/30333279

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-06

[shady86]

Prices of restaurants awarded will go higher!

[leeneeds]

Deserved accolade for their hard work,

once announced and if their offerings are to my liking 

it will be nice to test their food with my palate,

[webfact]

One-starred restaurants of Michelin Guide Bangkok announced

 

 

The inaugural Michelin Guide Bangkok on Wednesday announced 14 one-starred restaurants  at its debut announcement at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.

 

They are ; 

- street food Jay Fai

- Bo.lan

- Nahm by David Thompson

- L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

 

- Ginza Sushi Ichi

- Paste

- J’aime by Jean Michel Lorain

- Saneh Jaan

- Elements 

- Chim by Siam Wisdom

- Savelberg 

- Sra Bua by Kiin Kinn 

- Suhring

- Upstairs at Mikkeller

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30333314

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-06

[Tilacme]

Michelin has no place in Thailand, soi food doesn't figure in their deliberations.

[leeneeds]

Great news for me I will start on the list,

next time I am in BKK,

great news for those restaurants, now  the chase for others to improve 

their lot will be on, only a win for us  as customers.

[kickstart]

If they all stay open that is, restaurants in Thailand open and close all the time.

And if they can keep the quality up , Thai's if they can will cut corners ,to make a few baht, may be good now , go back in 18 months time , that will be the test, if they are still open of course . 

[ratcatcher]

35 minutes ago, kickstart said:

If they all stay open that is, restaurants in Thailand open and close all the time.

And if they can keep the quality up , Thai's if they can will cut corners ,to make a few baht, may be good now , go back in 18 months time , that will be the test, if they are still open of course . 

These are not your average hole in the wall diners., here today gone next week. 

Google each one and learn.  They have been around a while, well established, acclaimed and well financed.

These are the creme de la creme of Bangkok haute cuisine..

http://www.savelbergth.com/

 

http://www.restaurantsuhring.com/

 

[Oxx]

Why quote the 1* places without mentioning the 2* ones? Weird.

[ratcatcher]

32 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

These are not your average hole in the wall diners., here today gone next week. 

Google each one and learn.  They have been around a while, well established, acclaimed and well financed.

These are the creme de la creme of Bangkok haute cuisine..

http://www.savelbergth.com/

 

http://www.restaurantsuhring.com/

 

I forgot to add the menu. Just the sort of place high ranking government officials can show off their bling.

http://www.savelbergth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SVBMENU.pdf

[snoop1130]

Michelin stars shine for Bangkok eateries

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit
The Nation

 

Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

Famous street food eatery Jay Fai, which is known for its Thai-style crabmeat omelette priced from Bt800 to Bt2,000, is one of 14 Bangkok restaurants that earned one star in the debut edition of the Michelin Guide Bangkok that was launched on Wednesday afternoon at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.

 

Three luxury establishments – Gaggan, Mezzaluna and Le Normandie – earned two stars, but no restaurant received the highest accolade of a three-star rating.

 

“I didn’t expect to get a star because we’re just a small eatery. This is the most memorable experience in my life,” says Supinya Junsuta, 72, the owner of Jay Fai. “Today, I still cook with a charcoal stove and maintain the highest local ingredients.”

 

The inaugural edition awarded 14 restaurants one star, highlighting the quality of local cuisine, as seven of them – Bo.lan, Nahm, Saneh Jaan, Chim by Siam Wisdom, Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, Paste and Jay Fai – offer Thai food. The other one-starred restaurants are Japanese eatery Ginza Sushi ichi, three French establishments – L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, J’Aime by Jean-Michel Lorrain, Savelberg – as well as Suhring, Elements and Upstairs at Mikkeller. 

 

“Thai food is recognised around the world. Everyone knows tom yum, pad thai and satay,” said Michael Ellis, international director of Michelin Guides.

 

“The intense seasoning is unique to Thai cuisine, as it mixes all tastes to the palate. Thailand also has incredible street food that should be included in the selection. The first-ever Michelin Guide Bangkok will a shine spotlight on Thai foods and their dynamic culinary evolution.”

 

This year’s selection also features 35 restaurants that have been awarded a “Bib Gourmand” – a distinction that is as popular with chefs as it is with gourmets. It recognises favourite establishments selected by the Michelin inspectors for their good value for money, as they serve a quality menu for a maximum of Bt1,000.

 

On the ground, the inspectors unearthed all kinds of delights: from street food places such as Baan Yai Phad Thai, one of the best place for pad thai, and Guay Tiew Kua Gai Suanmali, a long-standing stir-fried chicken noodle shop, to more traditional restaurants offering local and delicious Thai cuisine.

 

For example, Jay Oh, which serves local-style seafood and dishes in a very rustic, casual ambience and where long queues are seen every night, also obtained a Bib Gourmand.

 

Also recognised was Baannai, located in a beautiful Thai-style wooden house with a well decorated garden serving traditional and delicate Thai food, and Soul Food Mahanakorn, which serves modern Thai food.

 

The Michelin Guide, first published in France more than a century ago to promote automobile travel, now covers 28 countries and is the world’s most-recognised restaurant reference guide. The Michelin Guide Bangkok will make Thailand the second country in Southeast Asia after Singapore and the sixth in Asia to have its own culinary reference.

 

A gala dinner to celebrate the Michelin-starred restaurants and chefs will be streamed and broadcast live from Siam Kempinski Hotel from 7.30pm on Michelin Guide Thailand’s official Facebook page.

 

The book will be available in both print and digital versions. View the full selection of the Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018 at www.guide.michelin.com in English and Thai.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30333337

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-6

[Emster23]

3 hours ago, Tilacme said:

Michelin has no place in Thailand, soi food doesn't figure in their deliberations.

 I ponder from time to time about guidelines for soi/small eateries: cooking always out front; nothing written in English; folding tables & plastic chairs; I'm sure others can add to that. Those places are where you get great fresh food without pretense

[noahvail]

4 hours ago, Tilacme said:

Michelin has no place in Thailand, soi food doesn't figure in their deliberations.

 

20 minutes ago, Emster23 said:

 I ponder from time to time about guidelines for soi/small eateries: cooking always out front; nothing written in English; folding tables & plastic chairs; I'm sure others can add to that. Those places are where you get great fresh food without pretense

Tilacme, you need to get with the changing times at Michelin (2016): 

 

[kickstart]

1 hour ago, ratcatcher said:

These are not your average hole in the wall diners., here today gone next week. 

Google each one and learn.  They have been around a while, well established, acclaimed and well financed.

These are the creme de la creme of Bangkok haute cuisine..

http://www.savelbergth.com/

 

http://www.restaurantsuhring.com/

 

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Just look at the  menu and prices , not for me ,or my misses,  bit  to expensive .raw ingredients  all imported to, not exactly helping the local  economy, but I suppose if  you go they that will be way down your list.

Noted Farang  chef, wondered how  he would get on for a work permit .

[gjoo888]

1 hour ago, Oxx said:

Why quote the 1* places without mentioning the 2* ones? Weird.

They did mention the 2-star restaurants if you click the link to the Nation story. 

[wakeupplease]

Shame Michelin do not have a prize for the best teller of lies, this place would be NO 1+ at that.

[dinsdale]

This is fantastic for Thailand. I recommend tourist to go and spend up. All street vendors should be gone. Thailand should encourage high end. F..k the average person. F..k the poor people who make real Thai food. Thailand should do as much as possible to get rid of what is the real Thailand. Bt2000 for a couple of eggs and some crab meat. What a bargain. Bkk the cheapest, the best, the most popular destination in the universe. 

[bangrak]

Bangkok is Thailand, Thailand is Bangkok... What I'd expect from 'old elite' people, but from the Michelin guide... Not enough money to make with this guide in order to have some travel expenses' budget for Michelin inspectors to visit some exquisite restaurants in other places, like Chiang Mai, Phuket or Samui, to name just three? Not that I need it, I know my food, and don't need the prices to go up, up in the places I have in mind because of a Michelin star!

[bangrak]

Would 'The Nation' have used, in extenso, the PR communication piece from the Michelin guide organisation...? When not, the journo who wrote this could sollicitate for a job at Michelin Siam, LOL. Pure promotional blah-blah, and heavy on the stomach too, not what one expects from one of the expensive places selected...

[bristolgeoff]

street food can be very good and just as good as any restaurant in bkk.the restaurant prices are dbl or more,so i think  most people in bkk would eat st food  mostly

[craigt3365]

59 minutes ago, bristolgeoff said:

street food can be very good and just as good as any restaurant in bkk.the restaurant prices are dbl or more,so i think  most people in bkk would eat st food  mostly

Depends on the street food.  Most vendors use poor quality ingredients.  High end restaurants use great care in sourcing their ingredients.  Makes a huge difference.

[Lupatria]

And the chemical industry is giving the country 10 stars for spraying tons of toxic substance over all ate able fruits and veggies.

Are last weeks news forgotten already?

Meanwhile, 46 per cent and 55 per cent respectively of fruit and vegetables were found to contain pesticides and herbicides. 

[Guest Jerry787]

its much lower the requirement for restaurants to get a michelin award, in example several 1 star will never even been mentioned in europe.

michelin is getting global and of course has to down the standards to expand in asia.

hopefully they will become more strict in the future

[HerbalEd]

On 12/6/2017 at 3:52 PM, Tilacme said:

Michelin has no place in Thailand, soi food doesn't figure in their deliberations.

Obviously Michelin doesn't agree, so I'll take their opinion over yours.

[White Christmas13]

Thai food is recognised around the world. Everyone knows tom yum, pad thai and satay,” said Michael Ellis, international director of Michelin Guides.

 

 

 

Well I had the impression Satay is Indonesian and Malaysian food and not Thai 

[chickenslegs]

On 06/12/2017 at 3:52 PM, Tilacme said:

Michelin has no place in Thailand, soi food doesn't figure in their deliberations.

 

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This year’s selection also features 35 restaurants that have been awarded a “Bib Gourmand” – a distinction that is as popular with chefs as it is with gourmets. It recognises favourite establishments selected by the Michelin inspectors for their good value for money, as they serve a quality menu for a maximum of Bt1,000.

 

I'd never heard of the "Bib Gourmand" award before, but it does include some quite cheap places. I might try a few next time I'm in Bangkok.

https://guide.michelin.com/th/en/bangkok/bib-gourmand/restaurants?max=30&sort=relevance&order=desc

[Emster23]

I've been to some joints catering to western insecure crowd that deserve "one black hole" rating