Where to Eat in Bangkok Waiting for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017 sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna is almost upon us. Who'll claim top spot at this year at the event in Bangkok? Can Gaggan Anand walk away with the prize for a third year in a row? You can watch the ceremony live on Fine Dining Lovers here on 21 February, from 8pm local time (1pm GMT). Don't miss any of the action.

If you're in Bangkok for the event or planning a trip any time soon and feel inspired to check out the local food scene, allow us to present to you some essential content to help you make the most of this fascinating, gastronomically rich city:

First up, until 23 February, eight of Asia's best chefs, including Umberto Bombana, Ryan Clift, Mingoo Kang and Julien Royer, will be cooking in a series of exclusive lunches and dinners, sponsored by S.Pellegrino. Click through for more details. Then it's David Thompson, chef-owner of Bangkok's Nahm, number eight on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list 2016, and his guide to Bangkok's best markets and restaurants.

Looking for a fine dining experience in Bangkok, without breaking the bank? Here are five fine dining lunches in Bangkok for $50 or less. Or meet the idential twins bringing German cuisine to an international audience from their eponymous base in Bangkok.