Thailand’s most prestigious food award, Shell Shuan Shim, unveils its picks for the country’s 10 best eateries

France has the Michelin guide, and Thailand has Shell Shuan Shim. The award, which was established 58 years ago, aims to give recognition to restaurants in the country that serve excellent food. See a Shell Shuan Shim sign at a restaurant’s entrance, and you know that that eatery probably serves up some damn fine food.

One of the country’s most respected food critics, Thanadsri Svasticolumn, was a co-founder of the award organization, and also penned the Shell Shuan Shim column spotlighting exceptional restaurants and their owners.

The column had been published for 50 years before it ended in 2012, which makes this latest award announcement the first one to be made in seven years. Thanadsri passed away just weeks ago in late August. He was 93. 

From the popular supper destination Jeh O to Australian-style cafe spot Toby’s, here’s a look at the ten best…