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Isan

Dining In 2 min.

How to Make Som Tum, the Famous Thai Papaya Salad, Like a MICHELIN Restaurant

Here’s how you can make som tum, a classic Thai papaya salad, like a MICHELIN-recognised restaurant in Thailand.

Travel 2 min.

2 Days in Udon Thani: Where the Fun Never Stops

This mid-Isan city has it all – history, nature, and delicacy.

Dining Out 3 min.

Khon Kaen’s Grilled Pork Neck and 25 Years of Street Food Perfection

Learn the story behind this MICHELIN Bib Gourmand favourite in Khon Kaen and why it continues to captivate taste buds.

Features 5 min.

Thai Culinary Diplomacy: How the Soft Power of Thai Cuisine Triumphs in the World’s Biggest Dining Hub

A look at the soft power of Thai cuisine in one of the world’s greatest dining destinations.

Dining Out 3 min.

8 Places to Eat in Khon Kaen on a Budget

Looking for the best places to eat in Khon Kaen on a budget?

Travel 3 min.

The Best Khon Kaen 101 Guide

Explore what to do and see in the fastest growing city in Isan. Plus MICHELIN-recommended eats.

Dining Out 5 min.

A Chat With 80/20’s New Chef, Clara Pops Up In Samui, And Other Updates From MICHELIN Guide Restaurants

Here are the latest moves and menus from restaurants and chefs in Thailand you won’t want to miss.

Features 6 min.

What Is Larb, The Unsung Hero Of Thailand’s Isan Cuisine?

Let’s delve into the wonders of Northeast Thailand, or Isan, cuisine, featuring the spicy flavours at the heart and soul of Northeastern Thai communities.

Features 1 min.

A Thai Chef, A Swiss Chef, And Local GI Ingredients Walk Into A Kitchen

Take a delicious journey through Northeastern Thailand aka Isan with 2 chefs from MICHELIN-rated restaurants to discover what Thai Geographical Indication (GI) is all about.

News & Views 2 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Expands Into The Northeast Region, "Isan"

The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023 will feature Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen as representative cities of the Isan Region.