The Verdict
The Cereal Bowl closes the meal: a smooth Milo cream base, homemade chocolate cereal and crispy popcorn under corn ice cream and cornflake milk. It is the longest-running signature at Mia, the contemporary restaurant run by chef-partners Pongcharn “Top” Russell and Michelle Goh in a two-storey house off Rama 4 near Sukhumvit. The kitchen applies modern European technique to Asian ingredients, an approach the Michelin Guide has held at one star since the 2024 Thailand edition.
The Kitchen
Mia is led by chef-partners Pongcharn “Top” Russell, who is Thai-British, and Michelle Goh, the Malaysian pastry chef, who cook a contemporary menu of modern European method built on Asian heritage. The longest-running signature is the Cereal Bowl, a dessert of Milo cream, homemade chocolate cereal and popcorn topped with corn ice cream; the foie gras donut and sourdough brioche are other recurring courses. Menus change with the season and a vegetarian tasting runs alongside the main one.
The headline option is the eight-course Taste of Mia tasting menu at ฿7,886, with a vegetarian version at ฿6,944. Mia occupies a contemporary house at 30 Soi Attha Kawi 1 off Rama 4 Road in Khlong Toei, close to Sukhumvit Soi 26. Its dated proof is current: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Thailand for 2024, 2025 and 2026, having first earned a Michelin Plate in 2021.
The Room
Mia is set in a two-storey house with a bar downstairs and three small dining rooms above, each decorated differently: one in colourful William Morris wallpaper, one full of tropical plants, one dark and intimate. The spacing is generous for Bangkok, the volume conversational rather than loud, the lighting low and warm. Dress is smart-casual. The split of small rooms makes the upstairs feel private, better suited to a two-top than a banquet.
Best for First Date
Book an upstairs room at Mia for a first date because the small, individually styled dining rooms keep the table private, the tasting gives the night a natural arc, and the Cereal Bowl finish is an easy talking point. The ground-floor bar works for a drink before sitting down. Examples: a second date that needs to land, a low-key anniversary, an evening that wants polish without a stiff three-star hush.
Not For
Not for a large group or a quick à la carte dinner. Mia is built around set tasting menus across small rooms, it closes on Mondays, and the format suits couples and small tables rather than a big celebration.
Common Questions
What is Mia Bangkok known for?
Mia is known for its Cereal Bowl, a long-running dessert of Milo cream, homemade chocolate cereal and popcorn under corn ice cream and cornflake milk. The wider menu, from chef-partners Top Russell and Michelle Goh, is contemporary cooking that applies modern European technique to Asian ingredients across a seasonal tasting menu.
How many Michelin stars does Mia have?
Mia holds one Michelin star, listed in the Michelin Guide Thailand for 2024, 2025 and 2026. It first received a Michelin Plate in 2021 before the star arrived in the 2024 guide. The recognition is for the contemporary tasting menu cooked by chef-partners Pongcharn “Top” Russell and Michelle Goh.
How much is the tasting menu at Mia?
The eight-course Taste of Mia tasting menu is ฿7,886 per person, with an eight-course vegetarian version at ฿6,944. The menu changes with the season, and pairings can be added. Booking ahead is advised because the restaurant is small and spread across three intimate upstairs dining rooms.
Where is Mia and when is it open?
Mia is at 30 Soi Attha Kawi 1, off Rama 4 Road in the Khlong Toei district, close to Sukhumvit Soi 26 in Bangkok. It serves dinner Tuesday to Sunday and lunch on weekends, and it is closed on Mondays. Reservations can be made through the Michelin Guide site, Hungry Hub or directly.
Also in Bangkok
Explore the full Bangkok restaurant guide, or compare it with Gaa and Le Du.