
Le Normandie, Thailand’s first French fine-dining restaurant and a landmark of culinary excellence, embarked on a remarkable new chapter with the arrival of Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most Michelin-starred female chef. This milestone collaboration — now distinguished with two MICHELIN stars — heralds a bold new era, one that honours the restaurant’s storied past while embracing the future of French cuisine in Bangkok.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Phone: +66 2 659 9000
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: sevenrooms.com
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Reviews
The service was wonderful. Khun Oum, Khun Som, and Khun Mick took great care of us — they were warm, engaging, and explained the dishes with enthusiasm, which made the evening very enjoyable.
The restaurant itself is beautiful. Sitting by the Chao Phraya River at night creates a very elegant and memorable atmosphere.
For a tasting menu priced around 9,000++ THB, I personally expected slightly more generosity in some of the portions. For example, the lamb main course was only a small single piece, and the Brittany lobster dish had just two small bites.
One small suggestion would be to include a sorbet or palate cleanser between some courses. Some flavors were quite intense for my palate, and without a refresh in between it was a bit difficult to fully appreciate the next dish.
I’ve previously dined at Anne-Sophie Pic in Switzerland and Singapore, and I felt the Bangkok menu might be a little challenging for some Thai diners in terms of flavor profile. That said, it was still a very interesting culinary experience and the team’s hospitality truly stood out.
Thank you for a memorable dining experience.
A few specific highlights made the evening truly special:
• Expertly Crafted Pairings: My wife usually avoids alcohol and sweet cocktails, but the sommelier prepared brilliant tea-based mocktails that she thoroughly enjoyed.
• Personalized Touches: Even though I typically skip dessert wine, the team managed to find one I genuinely loved.
• The Standout Discovery: Tasting the Billecart-Salmon Brut Pic for the first time was a revelation. It is easily one of the most amazing champagnes I’ve ever had—truly stunning.
Our waiter was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring we were happy at every turn. It was the perfect way to celebrate our second visit to this iconic space.
This recent visit, after its reopening as Anne-Sophie Pic’s eponymous restaurant, felt like rediscovering an old friend in a new light. The room is now brighter, airier, roomier, and breezier, making both the Chao Phraya view and the dining room itself feel much more jovial and relaxed.
As expected from the Mandarin Oriental, the service was impeccable, warm, genuinely friendly, and flawlessly efficient. Everyone who attended our table was truly excellent. We chose the Voyage course, which showcases the highlights of the opening menu. Each dish was visually stunning, with precision and execution that clearly reflected a very high level of mastery.
I’m not a French cuisine connoisseur, but I thoroughly enjoyed both the food and the desserts. That said, cheese felt a little over-emphasised across several dishes, and aside from the beef, the main courses were slightly too modest in portion size, even for a tasting menu. Personally, I would prefer to feel fully satisfied by the mains rather than relying on dessert and petits fours to feel “complete.”
One misgiving, perhaps purely nostalgic, is that even though I understand the chef and kitchen have changed, I couldn’t help but long for Le Normandie’s legendary “to-die-for” pyramid croissant and equally amazing butters. The current bread and herb butter are good, but once you’ve tasted something truly outstanding, it’s hard not to miss it.
A special mention to Chef Tamaki Kobayashi, who kindly stepped out of the kitchen to chat with us—such a thoughtful gesture that added to the experience.
All in all, it was a wonderful afternoon, and we fully intend to return when the menu rotates, which we were told will be at least three to four times a year.
Specifically on a handful of dishes:
The Wagyu dish was too sweet and not savory as you would expect.
Salsify was a crunchy mess of a dish and visually unappealing.
We had mixed reviews on the Les Berlingots- the Camembert pasta. “Overpowering” was a word used to describe it.
The Brittany Scallops were inedible for our table.
Brie de Meaux was lackluster.
The saving grace at the end were the deserts, and while it’s off menu, the little birthday cake they made was phenomenal.
Every other aspect of the experience was top notch and 2-3 star worthy. The ambiance, service, wine pairing, attention to detail, plating, and more were on par with the best places we have dined in the world.
So overall, this was a big miss on the food for us, but was firing on all other cylinders.
From the caviar course to the delicate ravioli in rich sauce, each plate shows Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s signature balance between softness, intensity, and emotion.
The lamb and duck course were beautifully cooked with perfect harmony of texture and flavor.
Desserts followed with lightness and creativity,
Service was graceful, attentive, and flawlessly timed.
I gave Le Normandie several tries before but I have to admit that I never truly enjoyed the food, I always had issues with their sauce but I can finally say that my life is complete after this meal I was on cloud nine. The chef paid attention to every little detail. The food was outstanding. All the elements that were there on each dish were there for a reason, they complimented the whole dish well. Her cuisine is suffused with delicacy and lightness, where subtle notes of bitterness, acidity, and florals intertwine in perfect harmony. I can see Thailand having another three- Michelin- starred restaurant soon. I tried the non- alcoholic pairing for the first time but unfortunately didn’t quite enjoy them.
Service was out of this world, everyone genuinely smiled the whole time that they were contagious. I actually just remembered this now that I met Louise, the general manager, at Chef’s Table a few years back. She won a Michelin Guide Thailand Service Award in 2024. No doubt that she will win it here too. What an exciting new chapter for Le Normandie!
From the moment we walked in, it just felt right. The place has this relaxed elegance to it, and the staff really hit the mark all evening. Special thanks to the German restaurant manager Kyan, he made sure everything ran smoothly and genuinely cared that we had a great time. We remembered him from Alex Dilling before and his sense for hospitality is outstanding.
As for the food, it was incredible. Every dish looked amazing and tasted even better. Nothing felt overcomplicated, just really well thought out and full of flavor. The lobster dish, in particular, was next-level,probably the best we’ve ever had.
My main dish was the Wagyu beef, and it was cooked perfectly — very tender and full of flavor. The whole course was well-balanced and delicious.
Overall, it was a great fine-dining experience and worth trying.
A special mention must go to Kyan Arndt, whose warmth and professionalism elevated the entire experience. You can tell the team is led with care and precision.
An exceptional evening from start to finish and highly recommended for anyone looking for a world-class dining experience in Bangkok.
The food by the legendary chef was phenomenal, particularly the fish dish.
I was very lucky to be at the restaurant on the day that the chef was there. Such a down-to-earth person albeit having decorated journey as a chef.
Will be back certainly.