🔄 Last checked 2 Jul 2026 · details and hours can change — check the venue before you go
If you're talking about one of the most influential French chefs of this era, the name Alain Ducasse always comes up — and Blue by Alain Ducasse is his flagship restaurant in Thailand, on the 1st floor of the ICONLUXE zone at ICONSIAM on the Thonburi side, Unit L101, facing straight out onto the Chao Phraya River. The kitchen is currently led by executive chef Evens Lopez, who interprets French Riviera cooking in a contemporary way, and MICHELIN has confirmed that standard by keeping the one star through the 2026 guide. Getting to eat food from the Ducasse bloodline without flying to Paris or Monaco — just a ride on the Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon station — is why this restaurant stays on the list for French-food lovers across Bangkok.
The heart of the place is the tasting menu, especially Menu Voyage, the signature course that walks you through the identity of the Ducasse kitchen from start to finish. For anyone who wants to start lighter, there's Menu Decouverte to get acquainted first. The food is contemporary French Riviera, built around seasonal ingredients, so the menu keeps rotating — you might find a new dish each time you visit. The atmosphere is what pushes the meal up another level, because the dining room opens onto the Chao Phraya River, and if you book an evening slot in time for sunset, the orange light on the water alongside precisely plated French dishes in front of you is a scene that's hard to explain — it's the reason people are willing to pay at this level. Prices start with the lunch set at around THB 2,950++, while dinner runs roughly THB 4,900-7,500++ depending on the course you choose.
A detail many people don't know: the restaurant offers a Blue Journey package — a sunset cruise on the Chao Phraya followed by the full Menu Voyage — for THB 50,000 for two. It suits an occasion built for a once-in-a-lifetime memory, like a proposal or an anniversary. There are also two private rooms: the Bronze Room, which seats up to 6, and the Pink Room, for 8-10. Anyone planning a private event for a special occasion should mention it at the time of booking. The one thing to know is that the restaurant doesn't offer a vegan menu, but most other dietary restrictions can be accommodated by the kitchen if you give advance notice.
Blue by Alain Ducasse
Budget to prepare: the Escale lunch set starts at around THB 2,950++, the most affordable entry point and clearly easier to book than the evening service. Dinner tasting menus run around THB 4,900-7,500++, with Menu Voyage as the top pick. The menu rotates seasonally, so check the current price again when you book. Booking runs mainly through SevenRooms, or you can book via blue-alainducasse.com or call +66 (0)6 5731 2346. The restaurant only accepts guests with an advance reservation. If you want a private room (Bronze Room, 6 people / Pink Room, 8-10 people), mention it at the time of booking.
Getting there is easier than you'd think — take the Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon station, then walk just 3 minutes into ICONSIAM, or take the ICONSIAM shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier for a river view thrown in. Hours: lunch 12:00-13:30 and dinner 18:00-20:30 (last seating), with no lunch service on Tuesdays. Booking the first dinner seating in time for sunset over the Chao Phraya is recommended — that's when the view from the restaurant is at its best.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| MICHELIN award 2026 | ⭐ One MICHELIN Star |
| Cuisine | Contemporary French (French Riviera) |
| Approx. price | Lunch set from THB 2,950++; dinner set menus roughly THB 4,900-7,500++ (signature 'Voyage' tasting at the top end) — menus rot |
| Booking | SevenRooms — Book here |
| Hours | Lunch 12:00-13:30 and dinner 18:00-20:30 (last seating); no lunch service Tue (some listings also show no Wed lunch) |
| Getting there | Gold Line Charoen Nakhon, about a 3-minute walk |
| Neighbourhood | ICONSIAM riverside (Khlong San) |
Booking tips
Also via blue-alainducasse.com or +66 (0)6 5731 2346. Private rooms: Bronze Room (up to 6) and Pink Room (8-10). Vegan menus not offered; most other dietary needs accommodated. · Reservation-only; lunch 'Escale' set is the affordable entry point and easier to book. Gold Line Charoen Nakhon station connects directly to ICONSIAM; the ICONSIAM shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier is a scenic alternative.
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