Le Du

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Seasons Shape Every Plate

Le Du takes its name from the Thai word "ฤดู" — a synonym for "season" — and that single idea runs through everything on the plate. Located on Silom 7 Alley in Bangkok's Bang Rak district, the restaurant built its reputation on a straightforward conviction: Thailand produces some of the finest ingredients on earth, and they deserve to be treated as such.

The Chef Behind the Vision

Chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn grew up shaped by his mother's and grandmother's home cooking, then trained at the Culinary Institute of America before earning an MBA in Hospitality from Johnson & Wales University. His time in New York included stints at Eleven Madison Park, The Modern, and Jean-Georges — kitchens that sharpened the technical fluency he would later bring back to Bangkok. He also holds a Certified Sommelier credential from the Court of Master Sommeliers, a detail that quietly explains the depth of the wine program at Le Du.

Co-founder Tao Rungroj Ingudananda came from banking and insurance, drawn into the restaurant world by a genuine passion for fine dining and wine. His focus on guest experience and wine curation has been central to shaping Le Du's atmosphere since the beginning.

The Food

The tasting menu — available in four or six courses — moves with Thailand's agricultural calendar. The kitchen sources directly from local farmers and applies modern technique to produce that has long been undervalued on the international stage. Expect dishes like a reimagined khao chae, a Thai summer staple, presented with jasmine-scented ice cream, pork paté, shrimp and pickled radish; or grouper paired with prized ant eggs — combinations that feel rooted and inventive at once. This is modern Thai cuisine that earns its adjective.

The Room

The space was recently renovated around a striking installation: thousands of glass tubes filled with Thai seasonings — red chillies, green leaves, herbs and spices — suspended in curves and lit to evoke the shifting landscapes of a rice plantation through the seasons. It is the kind of detail that signals how seriously the team thinks about the full experience.

Recognition That Reflects the Work

Le Du has held a Michelin Star for five consecutive years since 2019, and the global recognition has grown steadily. The restaurant ranked No. 15 at The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2023 — the same year it topped Asia's 50 Best — and returned to the list at No. 30 in 2025. That trajectory reflects not a single moment of acclaim but a sustained commitment to elevating modern Thai cuisine on the world stage.