TRAVEL/INSPIRATION/FOOD

A Visit to a Michelin-Starred Thai Restaurant in Thailand

A photo essay of a beautiful restaurant in a garden oasis

B.R. Shenoy
Thirty over Fifty
Published in
4 min readMay 7, 2024

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Suan Thip Restaurant in Thailand
Credit: B.R. Shenoy

“Today, Bangkok cuisine can be described as an indigenous Central cuisine with heavy influences from a heady blend of foreign cultures — Chinese, Mon, Persian, Portuguese, modern European, North American, and more — resulting in a beautiful, quirky mix that locals and visitors alike can’t get enough of.” — Leela Punyaratabandhu

In November 2023, my family and I enjoyed a lovely holiday in Asia.

My sister and her family have been residing in Nichida, Thailand, as American expats for the past couple of years. We had the opportunity to visit them in Thailand and explore the local area.

During our visit, my sister made a reservation for our family at a beautiful one-Michelin-starred restaurant surrounded by a garden in a peaceful setting along the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Per MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View:

“The lush riverside gardens, pavilion and ponds feel a world away from the bustle of Bangkok’s streets. Suan Thip serves refined royal Thai cuisine in an idyllic setting for weddings. The delectable stir-fried crispy catfish with curry, dry curry paste and…

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B.R. Shenoy
Thirty over Fifty

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