In a beautifully restored 1970s villa tucked into a quiet residential street off Sathorn Road, twin brothers Thomas and Mathias Sühring have achieved something that shouldn’t exist: a three-Michelin-starred German restaurant in Bangkok. Yet here it is—Asia’s first and only three-star German establishment, Thailand’s second restaurant to reach the summit of the Michelin hierarchy, and a place where childhood memories from an East German grandmother’s farm are transformed into some of the most refined food served anywhere in Asia.
The Sühring twins were born in 1977 in East Berlin. Their formative culinary memories were not forged in restaurants but on their Oma’s farm near Eisenhüttenstadt, where she grew fruits and vegetables, raised ducks, chickens, and pigs, and cooked the hearty, seasonal food of the German countryside. Those summers—the pickles, the smoked meats, the fermented vegetables, the rhythm of eating with the seasons—became the foundation of everything that would follow.
Both brothers trained under Europe’s most exacting chefs: Sven Elverfeld at Aqua in Wolfsburg, Jonnie Boer at De Librije in the Netherlands, and Heinz Beck at La Pergola in Rome. They arrived in Thailand in 2008, intending to stay a couple of years, and never left. After leading the kitchen at Mezzaluna at lebua Tower, they poured their savings into a modest house in Bangkok, renovated it themselves, and in March 2016, opened Sühring—a restaurant that Thomas describes simply as “representing us and our heritage.”
Three Stars: The Historic Achievement
Sühring’s ascent through the Michelin ranks has been a masterclass in patience and refinement. The restaurant earned its first star in the 2018 Thailand guide, was upgraded to two stars just one year later, and maintained that level for seven consecutive years—each year refining, evolving, deepening its craft. In 2026, the MICHELIN Guide Thailand awarded Sühring its third star, recognising what inspectors called its “excellence, consistency, and commitment to maintaining the highest culinary standards.”
The achievement is historic on multiple levels. Sühring is Asia’s first three-Michelin-starred German restaurant, and only the second restaurant in Thailand to reach three stars. It proves that German cuisine—so often dismissed in fine-dining circles—can stand alongside the best of French, Japanese, and Nordic cooking when executed with this level of artistry and conviction.
The Erlebnis: A Journey Through Memory
The tasting menu at Sühring is called the Erlebnis—German for “experience”—and it unfolds as a journey through the twins’ personal and culinary biography. Three formats are available: a three-course set at ฿4,800, a six-course set at ฿7,800, and the full nine-course set at ฿9,800 (all prices subject to service charge and tax).
The signature dish—and the one that has come to define the restaurant—is duck aged for ten days with beetroot, cherry, and coffee, a composition that balances earthiness, sweetness, bitterness, and umami in a way that is unmistakably Sühring. Himmel und Erde (“Heaven and Earth”), a classical German combination reimagined with mackerel, apple, and black pudding, connects directly to the country’s culinary traditions. Handmade Spätzle—available as an upgrade with white Alba truffles for ฿2,400—is comfort food elevated to three-star precision. And the Frankfurter Kranz cake closes the meal with a nod to German patisserie tradition, whilst the playful Joghurt Waldmeister Waldbeeren (yoghurt with bursts of berries) adds a lighter, whimsical final note.
For those wanting to upgrade the main course, A5 Japanese wagyu is available in place of duck for an additional ฿1,800.
Wine and Non-Alcoholic Pairings
The wine programme reflects the twins’ German roots, with a deep selection of German and Austrian wines—particularly light, fresh whites—alongside Champagne and Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Two pairing options are available: the Discovery Pairing at ฿5,800–6,800, featuring lesser-known producers, and the Prestige Pairing at ฿8,800–9,800, with more established names. For non-drinkers, a full non-alcoholic pairing features house-made drinks including barley kombucha, an apricot-hazelnut cocktail, and a concoction of cucumber, green apple, buttermilk, and tarragon—each as thoughtfully composed as the food it accompanies.
The Villa: A Home, Not a Restaurant
Sühring operates more like a private home than a traditional restaurant—which is fitting, since elder brother Thomas lives next door, making the establishment quite literally an extension of the family home. The meticulously restored midcentury villa is surrounded by tropical gardens with a small lotus pond shimmering amongst the greenery, creating a city oasis that feels worlds removed from Sathorn’s traffic.
Four distinct dining spaces offer different experiences. The Dining Room is the main space—relaxed, homely, and warm. The Kitchen provides an interactive experience where guests watch the twins and their team at work. The Glass House, a glass-ceilinged atrium overlooking the garden, is the most romantic setting. And The Living Room, an exclusive upper-floor space seating up to eight guests, is ideal for private gatherings.
The twins personally oversaw the renovation, and that care shows in every detail—from the warm lighting to the considered spacing between tables to the garden that frames every view. This is not a restaurant designed to impress; it is a restaurant designed to welcome.
What Makes Sühring Unique
The obvious distinction is the cuisine itself—sophisticated German fine dining is vanishingly rare outside Germany, and at three-star level it is virtually nonexistent. But Sühring’s deeper achievement is the way it transforms nostalgia into artistry. The twins still use their grandmother’s handwritten recipe book from the family farm in East Germany, adapting those farmhouse recipes through the techniques they mastered in Europe’s finest kitchens. Seasonal cocktails incorporate Mekhong Thai rum blended with the family’s own eggnog recipe—East meets West in the most personal way imaginable.
As members of Relais & Châteaux, Sühring belongs to the world’s most prestigious association of independent restaurants and hotels, further confirming its standing among the global culinary elite. The restaurant is currently ranked 22nd on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and 18th on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
Practical Information
Address: 10 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chongnonsi, Yannawa, Bangkok
Michelin: Three Stars (2026)—Asia’s first three-star German restaurant
Rankings: #22 World’s 50 Best 2025; #18 Asia’s 50 Best 2026
Tasting menus: 3 courses ฿4,800 | 6 courses ฿7,800 | 9 courses ฿9,800 (all ++)
Wine pairings: Discovery ฿5,800–6,800 | Prestige ฿8,800–9,800
Reservations: SevenRooms or +66 2 107 2777 (book well in advance)
Cancellation: ฿5,800 per person within 48 hours
Dress code: Smart casual (dressing up recommended)
Best for: Serious food lovers, special occasions, those seeking something truly unique
Also note: Relais & Châteaux member
