Anne-Sophie Pic brings her visionary French cuisine, heritage, innovation and feminine touch to Le Normandie in Bangkok
For over six decades, Le Normandie at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has stood as a beacon of French fine dining in Asia. Since its founding in 1958, the restaurant has welcomed royalty, dignitaries and discerning gourmands, becoming one of the region’s most iconic culinary destinations. Now, it enters a bold new chapter with the arrival of one of France’s most celebrated chefs, Anne-Sophie Pic.
Set to open in late 2025, the reimagined Le Normandie will be more than a relaunch: it will be a renaissance. Guided by Pic’s celebrated culinary philosophy known as Suffusion, the new restaurant promises an experience defined by aromatic layering, emotional resonance and refined elegance. With three Michelin stars at her flagship Maison Pic in Valence and international acclaim across multiple continents, Pic brings with her not only expertise, but a unique sensitivity that transcends borders.
This new venture marks the first time a female chef of such stature has established a permanent presence in Thailand, and it comes as part of a landmark collaboration between Groupe Pic and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. The interiors, redesigned by Parisian firm Humbert & Poyet, will honour the restaurant’s storied past while introducing a new level of sophistication, harmonising French design with Thai sensibilities, all framed by breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River.
Anne-Sophie Pic reflects on her inspirations, her deep respect for Thai cuisine, and how she plans to shape the next chapter of Le Normandie.
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