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The Best Restaurants in the Thai Islands

MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 picks, Southern Thai kitchens and tables by the sea.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-25

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Thai islands.

  1. One MICHELIN Star (2026)

    PRU

    Choeng Thale, Phuket·Modern cuisine

    One MICHELIN star at Trisara, cooking from its own farm.

    60/1 Mu 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map

  2. MICHELIN Guide 2026

    Samut

    Rawai, Phuket·Southern Thai

    Southern Thai cooking in Rawai, in the MICHELIN Guide.

    14/119 Mu 1, Rawai, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83100Explore View on map

  3. At Rosewood Phuket

    Ta Khai

    Patong, Phuket·Thai

    Thai cooking at Rosewood Phuket, in the MICHELIN Guide.

    Rosewood Phuket, 88/28 Muen-Ngoen Road, Pa Tong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map

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Phuket, Krabi and Railay, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Phang Nga Bay. Best November to April.

  1. Bib Gourmand (2026)

    One Chun

    Phuket Town, Phuket·Southern Thai

    Bib Gourmand Phuket cooking in the Old Town.

    48/1 Thep Krasatti Road, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000Explore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star (2026)

    PRU

    Choeng Thale, Phuket·Modern cuisine

    One MICHELIN star at Trisara, cooking from its own farm.

    60/1 Mu 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110Explore View on map

  3. In the Old Town

    Royd

    Phuket Town, Phuket·Southern Thai

    Southern Thai cooking on Dibuk Road, in the MICHELIN Guide.

    95/1 Dibuk Road, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000Explore View on map

  4. MICHELIN Guide 2026

    Samut

    Rawai, Phuket·Southern Thai

    Southern Thai cooking in Rawai, in the MICHELIN Guide.

    14/119 Mu 1, Rawai, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83100Explore View on map

  5. At Rosewood Phuket

    Ta Khai

    Patong, Phuket·Thai

    Thai cooking at Rosewood Phuket, in the MICHELIN Guide.

    Rosewood Phuket, 88/28 Muen-Ngoen Road, Pa Tong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Explore View on map

  6. Dining in a cave

    The Grotto

    Railay, Krabi and Railay·Restaurant

    Rayavadee’s restaurant set in a cave by Phra Nang beach.

    Explore View on map

MICHELIN distinctions are quoted from guide.michelin.com (MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026). We use no other awards or ratings.

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