AVANT · Restaurant · Bangkok
AVANT earned a Michelin star in 2025, within eight months of opening
AVANT earned a Michelin star in 2025, within eight months of opening, and has held it into the 2026 Guide, for its precisely composed contemporary tasting menu. It sits on the 30th floor of the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in the Ploenchit district, an intimate counter of roughly ten seats wrapped around an open kitchen where every plate is finished in front of you.
The room is stripped-back and focused, putting the cooking and the chef front and center. Singaporean chef Haikal Johari leads from the pass; trained at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Tokyo and the three-star Amador in Germany, and formerly of the Michelin-starred Alma by Juan Amador in Singapore, he stands through the entire service explaining each dish, remarkable given the 2015 accident that left him paraplegic.
The menu is a contemporary blend of French technique and Japanese produce, changing with the seasons. The kitchen builds its progression around exceptional single ingredients, letting precision carry the meal.
With only about ten seats, this is one of the more coveted counters in the city. Dinner runs Monday through Saturday, and Friday and Saturday add a lunch seating as well; Sunday is closed. Reserve well ahead and settle in for a long, quiet, chef-led evening.
Address: 30th floor, 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Bangkok
AVANT takes reservations through Chope. 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: Closed
Frequently asked about AVANT
How do I get a reservation at AVANT in Bangkok?
Tables at AVANT 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 AVANT?
AVANT 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 AVANT?
AVANT 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 AVANT located?
AVANT is in Bangkok, at 30th floor, 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. MyRSVP can build it into a full Bangkok itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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