Farm-to-table restaurants in Thailand you should check out

More people in Thailand are starting to become interested in farm-to-table dining, and we welcome this notion very much. Let us recommend you some places.

Farm-to-table means cutting out the middle man and thus bringing you the freshest ingredients possible, but it’s also a lot more than that. Cutting out the middle man also cuts the transportation; the carbon footprint required to get each ingredient into the kitchen. Plus, it’s a great way to collaborate and support the local community.

So, let us all dine for a good cause, and see what farm-to-table restaurants Thailand has to offer.

Farm-to-table restaurants in Thailand you should check out

Haoma

Before getting to sit at a table in Haoma, you’re taken on a tour of their organic garden in their restaurant. You’ll see rows upon rows of vertical planter boxes containing around 40 different plants, a small fish farm, as well as an aquaponics system that recycles the restaurant’s water. Whatever they can’t grow, they’re sourcing from locals that can. It doesn’t get more farm-to-table than this, and the green star by the Michelin Guide guarantees it.

You can find more information at Haoma.

PRU

Dining at PRU in Phuket feels like a theatrical experience, as the kitchen is right in front of you, and the gorgeous view of the sea lies behind all the action. The name PRU stands for “Plant, Raise, Understand,” and they make it their mission to showcase seasonal Thai harvests. Some are grown directly in the restaurant’s organic garden, and they source many hard-to-find ingredients from all over the country, such as peppercorns from Trang and Ceylon Oak.

You can find more information at PRU.

Jampa

Chef Rick Dingen revealed that chefs at Jampa go out on their bicycles to their organic farm each day to harvest fresh produce, and the seafood they use is sourced from local fishermen. They believe the key to eating better means eating fresh and eating local, so you’ll get a good taste of that experience as you’re enjoying the lakeside view. The Michelin Green Star guarantees a good time dining at this farm-to-table destination in Phuket.

You can find more information at Jampa.

Baan Tepa

As you visit Baan Tepa, you’ll find a lush, green garden sitting in the middle of everything. Each plant is carefully chosen to make sure they are representing different heritage within Thailand’s climate. Guests are encouraged to walk around and see all the herbs and spices the garden has to offer, and admire how everything used in the kitchen is organically grown. Kitchen’s scraps are also turned into compost for the garden. Don’t even worry about the taste and presentation, Baan Tepa also boasts two Michelin stars under its belt, and ranked at no. 46 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.

You can find more information at Baan Tepa.

Le Du

The restaurant name “Le Du” derives from the Thai word meaning “season,” and they’re highlighting the freshest produce available each season that will showcase the lush agriculture that can be translated into a tasting menu. In order to get that fresh produce, they work with local farmers passionate about their craft, presenting quality ingredients into Le Du’s kitchen. Helmed by the beloved Chef Ton, Le Du was also awarded the number one spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.

You can find more information at Le Du.

100 Mahaseth

Proving that farm-to-table doesn’t have to mean plant-based, 100 Mahaseth boasts a menu utilising 100% local products and every single part of the animal. That means they use everything from nose to tail and nothing is wasted. In fact, you can get the offal broth made from so many different parts of the cow. They even use the stems of plants to turn into fuel.

You can find more information at 100 Mahaseth.

Kruua Mae Tuk at Soneva Kiri

Tuk’s Kitchen is helmed by Chef Tuk, who uses a ‘no-menu’ concept in order to make sure guests get the freshest produce on that day. Each ingredient is grown locally on Koh Kood, and the seafood is caught by local fishermen — farm and sea. The restaurant is surrounded by mangrove trees and only reachable via boat.

You can find more information at Soneva Kiri.

J’AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain

J’AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain has always been about sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. Their highly-acclaimed set menus are undeniably French, all while utilising almost entirely local Thai ingredients. With a Michelin Green Star, you’ll find yourself amazed by their creativity as you’re adoring the beautiful interior and the grand piano suspended from the ceiling.

You can find more information at J’AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain.

TAAN Bangkok

TAAN’s mission is all about celebrating Thailand and its history, which also extends to supporting the country’s artisans and their use of ingredients. That’s why the kitchen team always work closely with independent local farmers to make sure their seasonal products arrive at the kitchen in a timely manner, and in great quality to be used in their kitchen. Dining at TAAN means you’ll get to taste all of those ingredients, cooked to perfection and transformed into elevated dishes with unmistakable Thai flavours.

You can find more information at TAAN Bangkok.