Aksorn · Restaurant · Bangkok
Chef David Thompson's one-Michelin-star ode to mid-twentieth-century Thai cooking
Aksorn is chef David Thompson's one-Michelin-star ode to mid-twentieth-century Thai cooking, set on the fifth floor of Central: The Original Store - the very first Central department store - on Charoenkrung Road in Bang Rak. Thompson, the chef who first won a Michelin star for Thai cuisine at Nahm, treats the restaurant as a living archive of dishes that had all but vanished.
He builds the menu from a vast personal collection of vintage Thai cookbooks and culinary magazines, resurrecting recipes with scholarly care. The cooking is richly flavored and rebuilt with rigor, not nostalgia alone - Thai food as it was, made to stand up today.
The prix-fixe menu is served samrub or sharing-style, exactly as Thai food is traditionally meant to be eaten. A rooftop bar upstairs rounds off the night. For diners fascinated by the deep history of Thai food, few tables reward the curiosity as generously.
Come with a group to share the full spread, book ahead, and leave room for a drink on the roof afterward.
Address: 5th Floor, Central: The Original Store, 1266 Charoen Krung Rd, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Bangkok
Aksorn takes reservations through SevenRooms. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Bangkok; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 18:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 18:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 18:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 18:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 18:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 18:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: 18:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Aksorn
How do I get a reservation at Aksorn in Bangkok?
Tables at Aksorn are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Bangkok plan, our Bangkok partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Aksorn?
Aksorn is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Aksorn?
Aksorn keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Aksorn located?
Aksorn is in Bangkok, at 5th Floor, Central: The Original Store, 1266 Charoen Krung Rd, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500. MyRSVP can build it into a full Bangkok itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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