Valentine’s is just around the corner, when expressions of love and affection come in forms of thoughtful gifts and surprises such as romantic getaways, personalised presents, or indulgent dinners.
Make this Valentine’s Day special by treating your special someone to an unforgettably delicious experience at one of these 10 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants. These spots were especially selected from MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022 as ideal for romance, where Citi credit card holders receive added special benefits.
R-Haan (Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
“There is fish in the water and rice in the fields.” This Thai proverb about abundance inspires Chef Chumpol Jangprai as he presents myriad local and royal Thai recipes at the two MICHELIN-Starred R-Haan. His eight-course dinner transports diners across Thailand, highlighting such locally sourced, seasonal ingredients as Chanthaburi tiger prawns with Tani banana blossoms, kanom krok aromatic coconut pancake topped with caviar from Doi Inthanon Royal Project, or hot and spicy soup with Khorat wagyu beef.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Enjoy a complimentary special dish valued at 1,250 THB (limit 1 dish /card /table /sales slip). Offer available from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2022.
Sühring (Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Twin brothers and chefs, Thomas and Mathias Sühring, share their culinary creativity through contemporary German and European dishes at two MICHELIN-Starred Sühring. Childhood memories, family recipes, travel experiences, and European cooking artistry blossom into menus, such as the Sühring Erlebnis set, that reflect the twins’ culinary philosophy and attention to detail.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Receive a complimentary drink valued at 500 THB (limit 1 glass /card /table /sales slip for up to 4 persons) and access advanced bookings for private zones of Glass Room, Living Room, and Kitchen (subject to availability). Offer available from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2022.
Le Normandie (Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Experience the fabulous French flavours that garnered two MICHELIN Stars at Le Normandie, helmed by Alain Roux of the Waterside Inn, which has received three MICHELIN Stars for 38 years in a row. Chef Roux emphasises simplicity and family recipes in lunch and dinner tasting menus featuring Canadian lobster medallions with white port sauce as well as roasted Challandais duck with dukkah spice, vegetable tartlet, and plum chutney.
Exclusively for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred, and Select card members: Receive 10% discount on lunch or dinner tasting menus from Tuesday to Thursday only (except 1-6 February 2022, 13-15 April 2022, 28 July 2022, 12 August 2022, and 8 November 2022). Offer available from 1 January 2022 until 30 November 2022.
80/20 (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Enjoy the delightful Thai flavours from Chef Andrew Martin at this one MICHELIN-Starred restaurant. Chef Martin travels all over Thailand and then translates his experiences, combined with his modern culinary techniques, into delicious culinary journeys as seasonal tasting menus.
Exclusively for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select card members: Enjoy 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages from 1 November 2021 until 31 July 2022.
Aksorn (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Chef David Thompson is the creative mastermind behind the one MICHELIN-Starred Thai restaurant Aksorn. He lovingly recreates recipes from Thai cookbooks dating from 1937 to 1972, presenting dishes that are delicious rarities more than worth a visit.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Receive a complimentary Thai Cupcakes with Crab valued at 350 THB (limit 1 dish /card /table /sales slip). Please reserve a table in advance on 0 2116 8662 or LINE OA @aksornbkk and mention “Citi Promotion”). Offer available from 1 November 2021 until 31 October 2022.
Blue by Alain Ducasse (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Located in ICONSIAM and boasting spectacular river views as eye-catching as its blue interior design, this one MICHELIN-Starred restaurant features world-class, contemporary French cuisine created sustainably with the best in locally sourced ingredients. You won’t want to miss out on the Blue Signature Menu by Chef Wilfrid Hocquet.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Dine 4 Pay 3 when ordering the Blue Signature Menu (except from 12-14 February 2022. Please reserve a table in advance by calling 0 2005 9412. Cannot combine with other special menus or promotions. Does not apply to Citi Grab, Citi Lazada, and Citi Makro Credit Cards). Offer available from 1 September 2021 until 31 July 2022.
Cadence by Dan Bark (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Chef Dan Bark’s innovative dishes always impress at this one MICHELIN-Starred restaurant. A blending of Asian and western cuisines enhance seasonal ingredients in a tasting menu served in a modern, romantic atmosphere. Diners are taken on a flavourful journey from the forests to the seas, finishing with Chef Bark’s signature crème brulée.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Receive a complimentary post-meal non-alcoholic beverage valued at 300 THB (limit 1 glass /card /table /sales slip). Offer available from 1 October 2021 until 31 December 2022.
Ginza Sushi Ichi (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
When thinking about the best Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, Ginza Sushi Ichi invariably comes to mind. This premier sushi spot first opened in Tokyo before expanding to Jakarta, Singapore, and Bangkok for one MICHELIN Star. Every bite features ingredients flown fresh daily from Tokyo for the highest quality and flavours. Popular set menus include Botan and Omakase.
Exclusively for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select credit card members: Receive 10% discount for food (or a 5% discount for Citi Cards not listed here) on 10,000 THB or more per sales slip (for lunch) and on 17,000 THB or more per sales slip (for dinner). Offer available from 1 January 2022 until 30 December 2022.
Le Du (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
This one MICHELIN-Starred contemporary Thai restaurant presents tasting menus that change with the seasons, just like its name, Le Du (meaning “season” in Thai). After his culinary career took him far and wide to such esteemed places as Eleven Madison Park, Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn brought his honed skills home to create modern Thai dishes. Recommendations include khao kluk kapi, featuring organic rice and fragrant shrimp paste served with river prawns topped with tom yam sauce.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink Siam Sunrise valued at 300 THB (limit 1 glass /card /table /sales slip). Offer available from 1 January 2022 until 30 June 2022.
Gaa (One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022)
Innovative cuisine is always worth checking out, especially from such a talent as Chef Garima Arora, who applies her creative genius to every dish for a unique dining experience at Gaa. This Indian restaurant moved from Lang Suan to Sukhumvit Soi 53, all the while maintaining its authentic Indian flavours and achieving one MICHELIN Star. Stop by to discover contemporary cooking techniques and street food originality reinterpreted into a tempting tasting menu.
Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Enjoy a complimentary Juice Pairing valued at 1,600 THB++ (limit 1 set /card /table /sales slip). Please book a table in advance by calling 06 3987 4747 and mentioning “Citi promotion”). Offer available 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.
You can find more information about the privileges for Citi credit card members at www.citibank.co.th.
Hero image and other photos: © Le Normandie by Alain Roux, Courtesy of restaurants
