
Chef's Table
French Contemporary · Khanna Yao, Bangkok
Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand
The Read
Skyline French Precision
Price
฿฿฿฿
Chef
Max Natmessnig
Dress
Formal
Why go
Chef's Table is a restaurant at State Tower in Bangkok.
About Chef's Table
The Verdict
Dinner at Chef's Table costs ฿฿฿฿ per head and delivers a Michelin 2-star French Contemporary tasting menu from the 61st floor of State Tower, with city views that are difficult to find anywhere else at this altitude in Bangkok. For a special occasion where setting and serious cooking need to coexist, this is the most credentialled option in the city. The caveat: it opens only for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday, securing a table requires planning weeks in advance. If you are looking for a comparable level of French technique with less booking friction, Maison Dunand and Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu are worth considering. But if the occasion demands the full package; altitude, wine depth, cooking that has earned consecutive Michelin recognition since at least 2023; Chef's Table is the answer.
What You Are Booking
Chef's Table sits on the 61st floor of Lebua at State Tower on Si Lom Road, the design of the room reflects that position. Tables are angled toward the Bangkok skyline, the open kitchen is the architectural focal point, the mood runs calm and deliberate rather than celebratory in the loud sense. Chef Vincent Thierry leads the kitchen through a sequence of hot and cold dishes that draw on French technique while incorporating artisan produce from a local farm. The cheese trolley, which closes the savoury portion of the meal, is built around both fine imports and local selections, a detail that separates the programme from the more direct French import model you find at restaurants like Savelberg or J'AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain.
The wine programme is one of the strongest in Bangkok at this tier. Sommelier Kristell Milla oversees 440 selections across an inventory of 1,800 bottles. The list is weighted toward Burgundy and Bordeaux, with pricing in the $$$ range, meaning a meaningful portion of bottles sit above the $100 mark. A corkage fee of $75 applies if you bring your own. For guests who treat wine as central to the evening rather than a supplement, this depth is a genuine differentiator. The comparable wine programmes in Bangkok at the ฿฿฿฿ tier, such as at Sühring, do not match this inventory breadth in French appellations specifically.
The awards record gives you a clear read on where this kitchen sits. Michelin 2 Stars in both 2024 and 2025, a Les Grandes Tables du Monde award in 2025, 85.5 points on La Liste's Leading Restaurants ranking, a World's Leading Wine Lists accreditation. Opinionated About Dining placed it 91st in Asia in 2023, 89th in 2024, 95th in 2025, a gradual movement in the rankings that reflects consistent rather than accelerating momentum.
Lunch vs. Dinner: The Honest Answer
Chef's Table does not serve lunch. Hours run Tuesday to Sunday, 6 pm to midnight, with Monday closed entirely. This matters for two reasons. First, the value comparison that applies to many tasting-menu restaurants, a lunch service at a lower price point for the same kitchen, does not exist here. You are paying full dinner prices regardless of when in the week you visit. Second, the setting is calibrated for evening: the skyline view at night, with the city lit below the 61st floor, is the visual context the room was designed around. A daytime visit, if it existed, would be a materially different experience. The evening-only format is not a limitation so much as a deliberate positioning decision, it aligns correctly with the special-occasion diner this restaurant is built for.
If you are comparing dinner at Chef's Table against dinner at Bangkok's other top-tier options, the no-lunch policy means your only decision is whether this is the right evening, not whether to save by coming midday. Budget accordingly: at ฿฿฿฿ with wine pairings from a $$$-rated list, a dinner for two with a modest wine selection will reach a total that places this among the most expensive meals in the city.
Booking and Logistics
Getting a table here is genuinely difficult. Pearl rates booking difficulty as Near Impossible, the combination of Michelin recognition, a 2025 Les Grandes Tables du Monde accreditation, a high-altitude room with finite covers explains why. Plan for a minimum of several weeks lead time; for peak dates, Friday and Saturday evenings, public holidays, New Year's Eve, considerably more. The address is 1055 Si Lom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, within the State Tower building. Arriving via BTS at Saphan Taksin or taxi from the Silom area is direct. The restaurant is part of the Lebua hotel, the tower's ground-floor access adds a deliberate sense of arrival before you reach the 61st floor. Dress expectations at a venue of this category in Bangkok typically run smart to formal; confirm specifics when making your reservation.
For broader context on where Chef's Table sits within Bangkok's dining scene, see our full Bangkok restaurants guide. If you are planning around a hotel stay, our Bangkok hotels guide covers the options closest to the Silom corridor. For pre-dinner drinks, our Bangkok bars guide includes the sky bar at the same Lebua property and alternatives nearby.
For French Contemporary cooking in Asia at a comparable standard, Odette in Singapore and Amber in Hong Kong are the nearest regional peers. Within Thailand, PRU in Phuket offers a similarly produce-driven fine dining approach at a lower price tier. For a broader view of what Bangkok's fine dining scene offers beyond French kitchens, Sorn represents the city's most decorated Thai cooking and is worth booking alongside Chef's Table if you are spending multiple evenings in the city.
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Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 6 pm–12 am
- Location
- 61st Floor, State Tower, 1055 Si Lom Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- Website
- lebua.com/chefs-table
- Phone
- +66 2 624 9555
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched on the 61st floor of Lebua's State Tower, Chef's Table layers cinematic city and river views over rigorous French contemporary cooking. The dining room is calm and deliberately paced; tables are oriented toward the skyline so the vista becomes an active part of the meal. The open kitchen runs along the interior, keeping service and technique on display without interrupting the panorama. Within Bangkok’s two‑Michelin-star set, the room reads as composed and serene — a high-altitude fine-dining space where the visual drama complements, rather than competes with, precise cooking and an extensive wine program.
Best For
Chef's Table is built for elevated evenings: special occasions, celebratory dinners, date nights, and business dinners that benefit from discretion and a memorable setting. The vantage over the Chao Phraya bend and the hotel's two‑star culinary pedigree make it a place to mark milestones or host important guests. Service is measured and formal, matching multi-course French contemporary tasting, while the wine program of unusual depth supports serious pairings. Small groups and couples who prize provenance, technical cuisine and skyline views will find the room calibrated to that purpose.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue's strengths: ask the sommelier to guide pairings from the deep wine program and inquire about provenance — the menu balances European imports with local produce. Given the kitchen’s visibility, request a seat that faces the skyline if the view matters to your evening. Signature items to consider are Veal Sweetbread, Roasted Aveyron Lamb Rack, Venison and Monk Fish; these dishes reflect the kitchen’s classical technique and sourcing approach. Pace your meal to match the deliberately measured service so pairings and courses can be fully appreciated.
Venue details
Ambiance
Soft, muted lighting with a magical glow; elegant and refined with tables angled toward the skyline; calm and sophisticated atmosphere enhanced by the open kitchen theater.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Formal
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Veal Sweetbread
- Roasted Aveyron Lamb Rack
- Venison
- Monk Fish
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6 pm–12 am
- Wednesday
- 6 pm–12 am
- Thursday
- 6 pm–12 am
- Friday
- 6 pm–12 am
- Saturday
- 6 pm–12 am
- Sunday
- 6 pm–12 am
Location
61st Floor, State Tower, 1055 Si Lom Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sorn; Southern Thai, ฿฿฿฿
- Baan Tepa; Thai contemporary, ฿฿฿฿
- Côte by Mauro Colagreco; Mediterranean, Modern Cuisine, ฿฿฿฿
- Gaa; Modern Indian, Indian, ฿฿฿฿
- Sühring; German, ฿฿฿฿
Restaurant context
How It Compares
At the ฿฿฿฿ tier in Bangkok, the decision between Chef's Table and its peers comes down to what you are optimising for. Chef's Table is the only venue in this set that combines Michelin 2-star French cooking with a verified world-class wine programme (1,800 bottles, Burgundy and Bordeaux-weighted) and a 61st-floor setting. Sühring matches it in Michelin standing and is arguably the stronger choice if you want European fine dining with more flexibility in format and marginally easier booking. Sorn is the answer if the occasion calls for Thai cooking at the highest level; it holds Michelin 2 Stars as well and consistently ranks above Chef's Table on Opinionated About Dining's Asia list. For pure cooking ambition without the setting premium, Sorn represents better value per baht spent on food.
Gaa and Baan Tepa sit at the same price tier with distinct identities; Gaa for modern Indian-influenced tasting menus, Baan Tepa for contemporary Thai in a garden setting. Both are easier to book than Chef's Table and offer a more accessible entry point to Bangkok's top-tier dining scene. Côte by Mauro Colagreco competes directly with Chef's Table on the European fine dining axis and works if a Mediterranean rather than strictly French approach appeals.
The clearest recommendation by diner profile: book Chef's Table if the combination of altitude, wine depth, French tasting menu format is what the occasion requires. Book Sühring if you want European precision with a slightly warmer room and less booking difficulty. Book Sorn if Thai cooking at the same accreditation level is a viable alternative; it is the stronger overall ranking performance in Asia and the more distinctive Bangkok experience.
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Compare Chef's Table
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Table | French Contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1372026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 Michelin 2 Stars2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #95World's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants | Near Impossible |
| Sorn | Southern Thai | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #12026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #12Star Wine Lists 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 3 Stars2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #12025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #162025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #17 | Unknown |
| Baan Tepa | Thai contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #262026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #532026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 2 Stars2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #362025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #44We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | Unknown |
| Côte by Mauro Colagreco | Mediterranean, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #642026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #91Star Wine Lists 20262026 Michelin 2 Stars2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #752025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #84World's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Michelin 2 Stars | Unknown |
| Gaa | Modern Indian, Indian | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #832026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #952026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Michelin 2 Stars2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #612025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #65We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | Unknown |
| Sühring | German | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #142026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #182026 Black Pearl 2 Diamond2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 3 Stars | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Chef's Table?
Pearl rates booking difficulty as Near Impossible; plan for at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance, longer around holidays or weekends. Michelin 2-star recognition, a 2025 Les Grandes Tables du Monde listing, a ranking of #95 in Opinionated About Dining Asia mean demand consistently outpaces supply. If you have a fixed travel date, book before you book your flights.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Chef's Table?
For a French Contemporary tasting menu format, yes; if that format suits you. Chef Vincent Thierry runs a Michelin 2-star kitchen at the 61st-floor level, with sommelier Kristell Milla curating wine pairings across a list of 440 selections and 1,800 bottles strong in Burgundy and Bordeaux. The cheese trolley featuring local artisan produce adds a course that most Bangkok tasting menus skip. If you prefer à la carte or a single-cuisine focus, Sühring's German-French tasting menu or Sorn's Thai omakase are more narrowly specialised alternatives.
Is Chef's Table worth the price?
At ฿฿฿฿ with Michelin 2-star credentials, a 2025 Les Grandes Tables du Monde award, a 440-bottle wine list priced at $$$, and a $75 corkage fee for BYO, the price point is high but supported by verifiable recognition. The 61st-floor setting is included, not an add-on. For comparison, Côte by Mauro Colagreco offers a similar French Contemporary register, so weigh both before committing. Chef's Table justifies the cost most clearly for diners who want wine pairings built into the experience.
Is Chef's Table good for a special occasion?
Yes, specifically for occasions where the room itself matters as much as the food. The 61st-floor panoramic setting, calm atmosphere, structured tasting menu with wine pairings make it a strong choice for milestone dinners or client entertainment where the environment needs to carry weight. For a more intimate occasion without the skyline theatrics, Baan Tepa or Gaa offer tighter, chef-focused formats at comparable prestige levels.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chef's Table?
Dinner is the only option. Chef's Table operates Tuesday to Sunday from 6 pm to midnight, with no lunch service and Mondays closed entirely. Plan your visit accordingly; late evening bookings give you the full skyline effect after dark, which is the format the room is designed around.



































