Gaa - Things to Do During Recovery in Thailand

About Gaa

Restaurant Gaa is a modern Indian fine dining restaurant set in a traditional 60-year-old Thai house in the heart of Bangkok’s Thonglor neighborhood. The house was transported piece by piece from Ayutthaya, 80 kilometers north of Bangkok, and reassembled at its current location.

The Chef

Chef Garima Arora is an Indian master chef, restaurateur, and pioneer. She earned her first Michelin star in 2018 for Gaa, becoming the first Indian woman to receive this honor. In 2024, the restaurant was awarded its second Michelin star, making Chef Arora the first and only Indian female chef to achieve this prestigious distinction.

The Experience

Chef Garima Arora draws on her Indian heritage, using seasonal Thai produce and sourcing key ingredients from regions across the country:

Progressive Cuisine: Traditional Indian flavors reimagined with modern techniques
Local Sourcing: Seasonal Thai ingredients integrated into Indian preparations
Historic Setting: Dining in a 60-year-old Thai house from Ayutthaya
Intimate Atmosphere: Small, exclusive seating for a personal experience

Recognition

Two Michelin Stars (2024-2026)
Asia’s Best Female Chef (2019)
Debuted on World’s 50 Best Restaurants at #95 (2019)

Michelin Journey

2018: First Michelin Star (first Indian woman to receive)
2024: Promoted to Two Michelin Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chef Garima Arora?

Chef Garima Arora is an Indian master chef who made history in 2018 as the first Indian woman to receive a Michelin star. In 2024, she became the first and only Indian female chef to earn two Michelin stars, cementing her place in culinary history.

What is progressive Indian cuisine?

Progressive Indian cuisine takes traditional Indian flavors and techniques and reimagines them with modern cooking methods and local Thai ingredients. Each dish reveals refined layers of aroma and flavor that are bold yet precise.