🏅 Best Michelin restaurants in Ubon Ratchathani
Isan flavor worth the drive east

Agave is in the city of Ubon Ratchathani, next to the provincial governor's residence on Phaloerangrit Road — easy to find, with parking available too. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00–21:00 (kitchen closes around 20:30), closed every Monday — remember this well, as plenty of people have missed it before. Budget per person runs around 250–500 THB, with a set of pork nem nuong at 280 THB — reasonably priced for a Bib Gourmand-level restaurant, and it takes credit cards too.

The restaurant is mainly walk-in, but you can call ahead to book a table at 065-414-6453, which is recommended if you're going on a weekend evening, since this is a genuine local favorite among Ubon residents, not just a spot for tourists. Weekday midday is the most relaxed time to go, and you can dress casually. The location right in the old town makes it easy to pair with a day out — stroll around Thung Si Mueang, pay respects at temples in town, then finish with nem nuong and the sticky rice waffle with sun-dried pork here. That's one day in Ubon done just right. Read the full review →

Budget runs around 500-1,000 baht per person, with most signature dishes priced at 200-450 baht — great value for a Bib Gourmand-level restaurant. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Friday 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00, and Saturday-Sunday it stays open longer, 11:00-20:00; it's closed every Monday and Tuesday — double-check the day before you go, since plenty of people trip up on this. The restaurant takes walk-ins, but it's a two-storey house with limited seating, so calling ahead at 096-740-9616 is recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. If you want to try the set menu or chef's table, advance booking is required.

The restaurant sits in Ubon Ratchathani town, on Thanon Phrommarat, near Wat Tai Tha. From Thung Si Mueang or the riverside area along the Mun River it's just a few minutes' drive. Anyone flying into Ubon Ratchathani Airport is about a 10-15 minute ride into town. The most relaxed time to go is a weekday lunch, when it's not crowded. If you're visiting during the Candle Festival parade (July), book several days ahead, since the whole town gets especially busy. Dress is casual. Read the full review →

Som Tum Jinda sits in the heart of Ubon Ratchathani on Phichit Rangsan Road, directly across from Lai Thong Hotel — easy to find, just a few minutes by car or ride-hail from the town center. Open daily 10:30–20:00 (some sources list it open until 21:00 — worth calling ahead to check at 045-255-223). It doesn't take bookings; it's walk-in only, but the restaurant is large, air-conditioned, and turns tables quickly, so waits are usually short — except around the lunch hour on holidays, when it gets especially busy. Build in a little extra wait time, or arrive before 11:30 for a calmer visit.

The budget is very light, around 100–250 THB per person. Order som tam pla duk fu, som tam pu pla ra, laab ped, and grilled chicken with the house dipping sauce to fill the table comfortably without straining the wallet. One important thing to know: the restaurant takes cash only, so withdraw money before you arrive. Dress is casual. It works well as a lunch stop before walking around Thung Si Mueang, or an early dinner before the restaurant closes at eight. Anyone visiting Ubon during the Candle Festival should allow extra time, since the whole city gets busier than usual. Read the full review →