MIA Bangkok — Restaurant in Khlong Tan Subdistrict

Initial review

I asked the waitress about proteins in the vegetarian menu (which proteins, how much etc.). She replied with "If you want protein we could swap the main course and serve chicken for you". I asked another colleague, her reply was similarly incompetent and unsatisfactory.

I do eat and appreciate meat but last night I wanted to eat plant based. I gave the Veg menu a try and it was underwhelming. In the end I left upset, unimpressed and scratching my head. I fully understand that a lot of research, trial & error, and kitchen experience went into the design of the Veg menu. Yet from a holistic vegetarian point of view, I could not see any consistent theme or impressive elements in the menu.

While great technique was applied, 4 out of the 7 courses lacked the wow factor in terms of flavor AND texture. My wife who chose the regular MIA menu, had oyster, crab, fish and prawns if I remember correctly. What did I get? I had courses like a slice avocado (which was far away from a great ripeness level) with some tiny bits of pomelo.Seriously?

All in all, service was good, MIA menu was okay. Atmosphere was a bit dark & dull. But the worst part was really the Veg menu. I don't mind paying 5, 8 or 10k for a dinner, but then please deliver for that price point.

If I may suggest, please invest a bit more time into customer research. What do vegetarians really want? What do they need? How to activate and sensate their palates? Otherwise, better to remove the Veg tasting menu from your offerings.

You wouldn't want a Vegetarian to design and execute your meat menu either right? All The best and good luck MIA team 🙏

EDIT 10 July:

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I understand your disappointment about my rating. But please understand my disappointment about my experience as well.

When I ask a waitress in a Micheline awarded restaurant "Which proteins are included in your vegetarian menu?" I would not expect an answer like "If you want protein we could swap the main course and serve chicken for you".

If this is the "[...] customer experience you aim to provide", I truly regret having set foot in your...

Mia Bangkok Restaurant | One Michelin Star | Lunch set review

I read about Mia in the Borneo Post two years ago, the article featured owners Chef Michelle Goh (from Kuching!!) with her husband Chef Top (Pongcharn from Thailand), and ever since I've wanted to try their restaurant. They recently received their Michelin Star, and we were scheduled to be in Bangkok for the weekend - the logical move was to make a reservation!

Mia is definitely one of the most memorable Michelin starred restaurants I've been to. Beautiful themed rooms, excellent waitstaff, good pacing (we did the set lunch, with some special bonus dishes - the team managed to complete service within an hour, because our friend had to go to the airport) and great stories behind the dishes!

On the top of my list:

Ice-filtered chicken soup - it's not on the menu so I am not getting the name right. I would recommend Mia solely on this palate cleanser soup alone! It is mind blowingly good a deceptively simple - a crystal clear golden liquid - surprisingly aromatic, deep flavour of chicken, yet so light and refreshing. Chef Top came to introduce and serve the soup at our table between the main and the dessert. They cook the soup with chicken and veges, freeze it, filter and keep only the soup portion with no fats or anything else. Absolutely brilliant soup that I will remember for a long time! (this was a bonus dish)

Brioche bread with shallot butter. Oh my. The bread was so soft like a cloud and the butter.... I kept the butter at my table the entire meal, it was that good. Whipped butter, almost like a cream, flavoured with fried shallots - heavenly. I could eat this bread and butter every day.

Cured Hamachi, Pickled cucumber and tomato consomme with a wasabi sherbet. The pairing of all the flavours was so on point. Loved loved the consomme.

Matcha ice cream dessert. Hands down the best matcha ice cream ever. Served with a little almond sponge cake - A++

Shine muscat sherbet - really refreshing and light - tasted a bit like asam boi mixed in.

Superb lunch experience. Highly highly recommended!!...

Every now and then, you stumble upon a restaurant dining experience where you have no expectations despite its accolades, and the overall experience just blows you away. Mia is one of those rare gems.

The night began with a series of Snacks: Ostra Regal Oyster (Bloody Mary, tomato water), Hamachi Tartlette (beetroot gazpacho, wasabi), Taramasalata Tart (smoked salmon, tobiko), and Duck Liver Parfait Cigar (quince, cocoa nibs). Each bite was an explosion of flavor, setting the tone for what was to come.

Among the highlights were the Andaman Sea Crab (ajo blanco, grapes) and the Hokkaido Scallop (Bluefin tuna, truffle ponzu, N25 caviar). Both were visually stunning and flawlessly executed, with meticulously balanced textures and flavors working in perfect harmony.

For the Hot Starter, we had the Red Prawn Chawanmushi (winter fruit tomato, ginger), a delicate yet deeply flavorful dish where the richness of the custard complemented the sweetness of the prawn.

This was followed by Mia’s Poached Cod (yuzu beurre blanc, Swiss chard, caramelized milk powder), a masterful interplay of textures and flavors. The cod was cooked to perfection—delicately flaking at the touch of a fork—while the yuzu beurre blanc provided a bright, citrusy contrast to the richness of the sauce. The caramelized milk powder added a subtle depth, elevating the dish beyond expectations.

For the Main Course, we chose the Roasted Baby Chicken (boudin noir, albufera sauce, parsnip), a comforting yet refined dish where every component elevated the other.

Dessert was the Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee Ice Cream (banana, sesame), a beautifully balanced combination of smoky, sweet, and nutty flavors—simple yet deeply satisfying.

Chef Top and Chef Michelle showcased their craftsmanship with a meal that was nothing short of extraordinary. From the stunning presentation to the flawless execution, every dish was crafted with an obsessive attention to detail.

Mia is a must-try while in Bangkok, and we look forward to seeing them ascend the ranks in the world of...