Four Dutch chefs earn a place in the Thai Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide is the culinary bible that maps the absolute top of chefs and restaurants worldwide. Recently, four Dutch chefs managed to earn a place in the Thai Michelin Guide through their active, successful work across the border in the Asian country.

Michelin Guide: the culinary bible that maps the absolute top chefs and restaurants in the world. The prestigious star guide for the year 2022 was recently published in Thailand, and it turns out: four Dutch chefs once again managed to earn a place through their active, successful work across the border in the Asian country. MASTERS highlights the star chefs. Text: Patrick Stoffer

Henk Savelberg *

Master chef Henk Savelberg, who comes from Mechelen, has already earned several Michelin stars in the Netherlands. This also applies to his successful restaurant Savelberg in Voorburg. In 2014 he moved from The Hague to Bangkok due to the economic crisis and started a restaurant of the same name there. In Thailand he is listed as a newcomer and received a Michelin star for his 'new' restaurant. Savelberg already had a Michelin star with his previous restaurant in Bangkok, but moved to a new location last year, again with success.  Restaurant Savelberg can therefore proudly add one Michelin star to its name. Photo: Michelin Guide Thailand

Jim Ophorst *

31-year-old Jim Ophorst has his restaurant PRU in Phuket, Thailand, retains its Michelin star with its refined cuisine. In addition, Ophorst and his team also received a special star. In addition to a Michelin star, the chef has also been awarded the Green Michelin star: a sustainability award for restaurants and chefs who hold themselves accountable for their ethical and environmental standards. Very honorable. Photo: Michelin Guide Thailand

Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman *

With Blue Sky Restaurant Kokmeijer (r) and Speelman (l) have already received a lot of praise in our country at Hotel Okura Amsterdam. They also know how to score across the border with their fantastic gastronomy. Restaurants Elements in Hotel Okura Bangkok won prizes again this year and was crowned with one Michelin star. From 2022, chef Gerard Villaret (m) start in the restaurant under their wings. The three of them will take the Thai capital to an even more culinary highlight.

Curious about which chefs and restaurants in the Netherlands and worldwide have been awarded Michelin stars? Then visit the website for any information or download the free Michelin app.From left to right: Arjan Speelman, Gerard Villaret and Onno Kokmeijer
Photo: Ivo Geskus | Special Pixels