Le Du

Le Du is the modern Thai restaurant of chef Thitid Tassanakajohn, known as Chef Ton, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and worked in New York before returning to Bangkok. The name is a play on the Thai word ruedu, meaning season, which sums up the approach: dishes are built around seasonal produce from Thai farmers, fishermen and growers, cooked with modern technique. Le Du was named the best restaurant in Asia on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2023, and it holds one star in the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026.

Guests choose between a four-course and a six-course tasting menu, and everyone at the table has to choose the same length; groups of more than five are served the six-course menu. Dishes change with the seasons, but they typically take a familiar Thai flavour or classic dish as a starting point and rework it, for example a curry or a river prawn served with rice in a new form. Chef Ton is also a qualified sommelier, and the wine list and pairings are a strong point, alongside non-alcoholic options.

The dining room is relaxed and modern, with an open feel and a quieter, less formal atmosphere than some of the city's other leading restaurants. Bookings are taken through the reservation page on the official website, and it is wise to book a few weeks ahead for weekend evenings. Let the team know about allergies or dietary needs when you book.

Le Du suits couples, food lovers and anyone who wants a polished, contemporary take on Thai food without the length of a very long tasting menu; the four-course option makes it one of the more accessible fine-dining choices in the city. Prices are in the upper range. Allow two to three hours.

The restaurant is at 399/3 Silom Soi 7, in Bang Rak, a short walk from Chong Nonsi BTS station and Sala Daeng BTS station. The Mahanakhon SkyWalk is a few minutes away, which makes for an easy evening of views and dinner, and the bars of Silom and Sathorn are close by. Chef Ton's other restaurants include Nusara, his tasting-menu restaurant near Wat Pho.