Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie Opens on 20 September 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes a new era of culinary excellence

Bangkok, 1 September 2025 – Bangkok’s most celebrated dining room enters a bold new era this September as Le Normandie reopens on 20 September 2025 under Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most Michelin-starred female chef. The iconic restaurant, a reference for French cuisine since 1958, now begins an exciting chapter that combines its heritage with Chef Pic’s distinctive artistry.

This is Anne- Sophie Pic’s first and only restaurant in Thailand, introducing her signature culinary philosophy to one of Bangkok’s most storied dining rooms on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Expect emotion-led cuisine – delicately layered flavours, unexpected pairings, and a delicate refinement that defines her style. Guided by her philosophy, Suffusion, each dish creates harmony between ingredients through aromatic connections, for a dining experience that feels intimate yet inventive.

“I believe cuisine is a universal language – a space where cultures meet,” said Anne-Sophie Pic. “Opening a new chapter at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, an icon of elegance and refinement, is a thrilling adventure. I look forward to creating an experience where French gastronomy engages in a dialogue with the vibrant energy of Thai culture.”

With three Michelin stars at her flagship restaurant, Maison Pic in Valence, and accolades including Best Restaurant in the World by Tripadvisor in the Best 2024 Ranking, Chef Pic brings unmatched creativity to Bangkok’s culinary stage – a natural fit for Mandarin Oriental’s tradition of excellence.

The restaurant itself has been completely reimagined by Humbert & Poyet, blending the restaurant’s iconic charm and elegance with a fresh contemporary aesthetic.

Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie opens on 20 September 2025. Reservations are now open for this milestone moment in Bangkok’s dining scene.

For more information or reservations, please contact

Tel: +66 (0) 2 659 9000

Email: mobkk-normandie@mohg.com

Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/en/bangkok/chao-phraya-river/dine/le-normandie

Instagram: @pic.lenormandie

About Chef Anne-Sophie Pic

A leading figure in French gastronomy, Anne-Sophie Pic is renowned for her sensitive yet bold cuisine, distinguished by its unique aromatic complexity. Guided by her philosophy of Suffusion, she creates deeply emotional culinary experiences, masterfully playing with textures and flavour pairings and enhancing each dish with a refined and multifaceted approach to wine. Constantly seeking new harmonies, Anne-Sophie draws inspiration from her travels, encounters and ongoing dialogues. At the Pic Lab—her centre for culinary research and innovation—she and her team delve into the aromatic potential of ingredients, driven by the values she holds dear: generosity, creativity and the spirit of transmission. Her distinctive culinary signature now extends far beyond France’s borders, with restaurants around the world that reflect her personal interpretation of each region’s terroir. Her work and dedication have earned her numerous accolades. In 2007, she was awarded three Michelin stars for her flagship restaurant, Maison Pic, continuing the legacy of her family’s three-starred lineage. In 2011, she was named World’s Best Female Chef by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. More recently, Restaurant Pic*** in Valence was named Best Restaurant in the World by Tripadvisor in 2024. Celebrated for her creativity and pioneering spirit, Anne-Sophie Pic is now the most Michelin-starred female chef in the world.

About Pic Group

For over 30 years, Anne-Sophie Pic, together with her husband David Sinapian, who oversees the group’s management and strategy, has worked to develop and grow the Pic Group, guided by values of boldness, curiosity and sensitivity. In 1997, the duo took over Maison Pic, continuing three generations of triple-Michelin-starred chefs, while infusing the family legacy with their contemporary vision of gastronomy.

They transformed Pic Valence into a destination of wonder and emotion, bringing together the worlds of the Relais & Châteaux Pic hotel *****, the André bistro, the Bar Pic and the three-starred Restaurant Pic***, named Best Restaurant in the World by Tripadvisor in 2024.

They also created the Pic Lab, a culinary innovation hub where  Anne-Sophie collaborates with her teams to craft her latest creations. While Valence remains the heart of the group, Pic now has a global presence with over 600 employees. In Lausanne, Paris, Dubai, Hong-Kong  or Osaka, Chengdu and Ginza, Anne-Sophie Pic and David Sinapian conceive, each location as a stage for extraordinary gastronomic experiences, where every craft—culinary, hospitality, design—converges to bring the chef’s vision to life. The Pic Group also stands out for its culinary expertise at prestigious events, from the 2023 State Banquet for King Charles III at the Château de Versailles to the Grand Dîner du Louvre in 2025, further cementing its place in the world of contemporary haute cuisine.

About Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Built in 1876 and ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin Oriental, has been delighting guests ever since. The 331-room hotel has been an inspiration to a host of world-renowned writers from Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham to Wilbur Smith and John le Carré, after whom many of the suites are named. The property presents 11 restaurant and bar choices, from traditional Thai cuisine to French fine dining at Le Normandie. Private teakwood shuttle boats provide daily access to The Oriental Thai Cooking School, Sala Rim Naam and Terrace Rim Naam, the hotel’s Thai restaurants, award-winning The Oriental Spa and Fitness & Wellness Centre located across the River; as well as the nearest sky train station (Saphan Taksin) and IconSiam, Thailand’s mix-used complex, shopping mall, and home to The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.