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Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Sixteen-seat chef's table in Nimmanhaemin where chef Phanuphol Bulsuwan serves a seasonal tasting menu built on Thai ingredients and in-house fermentation.
At a glance
- Type
- Chef's table tasting menu
- Area
- Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- blackitch.com
Good to know
- Reservations required
- Air conditioning
- Cards accepted
Why we recommend it
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen is a chef's table restaurant on Soi 7 off Nimmanhaemin Road. It is run by chef Phanuphol Bulsuwan, known as Chef Black, who learned to cook from his grandmother and describes his approach as holistic, localised, artisanal cuisine built on local and seasonal ingredients. It is included in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
The room is intimate, with just 16 seats, and the format is a seasonal tasting menu of more than ten courses using produce sourced from across Thailand. Fermentation is central to the cooking: the kitchen makes all of its fermented elements in-house, including vegetables, fruit and soybeans, and techniques such as foraging and curing also feature. The restaurant also presents its work as a way of tackling food loss and waste. Ask about the house-fermented drinks, which are part of the experience.
This is the place for a special occasion meal, and it suits couples and curious food lovers rather than families with young children or anyone in a hurry. Expect to spend a long evening at the counter watching the kitchen, and tell the restaurant about allergies and dietary restrictions when you book, since the menu is set.
Reservations are required. You can book through the website or contact the restaurant by phone, email, LINE or WhatsApp. The MICHELIN Guide lists two services, lunch from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00, and notes that the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays, but confirm the timings when you book. The restaurant is air-conditioned and accepts cards, and there is parking.
Nimmanhaemin has plenty of cafés and bars, so you can easily build an evening around dinner here, and the Old City is a short taxi ride away.
Plan to arrive on time, since a tasting menu at a small counter is served to everyone together. Budget for a longer evening than a normal dinner, and consider the fermented drinks as an alternative to wine. If you are travelling for a special occasion, mention it when you book. Do not expect an à la carte option or a quick meal; this is a place to settle in, ask questions about the produce and enjoy watching the team at work.
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen FAQs
Who is the chef?
Phanuphol Bulsuwan, known as Chef Black.
What kind of menu is served?
A seasonal tasting menu of more than ten courses, with in-house fermentation at its heart.
How many seats are there?
According to the MICHELIN Guide, 16 seats.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are required and can be made via the website, phone or email.
Which days is it closed?
The MICHELIN Guide lists Wednesday as the closing day; confirm when booking.
Is it suitable for dietary restrictions?
Tell the restaurant when you book, as the tasting menu is set in advance.
Is it in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes, it is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
Where is it?
At 27/1 Nimmanhaemin Soi 7 in the Suthep area.