Dine in Your Best Black Tie Ensemble in These Southeast Asian Restaurants
From Michelin-starred restaurants to modern fusion concepts, here are some places in the region where dining and dressing up are elevated experiences
Where can you dine and dress in style within Southeast Asia?
In these dining establishments, dressing well adds to the overall culinary experience. These venues combine exceptional food with upscale interiors, making them appropriate spots to don a tuxedo or a suit.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to modern fusion concepts, here are some places in the region where dining and dressing up are elevated experiences:
Le Normandie — Bangkok, Thailand
Located at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Le Normandie specializes in French cuisine, from lobster thermidor to foie gras. The restaurant has a riverside dining room with a high ceiling, crystal chandeliers, and meticulously set tables, creating an elegant ambiance. As such, men are required to wear dress jackets for dinner, matching the refined aura of the restaurant.
JAAN by Kirk Westaway — Singapore
JAAN at Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore serves modern French cuisine with British influences, with tasting menus that highlight seasonal ingredients. The floor-to-ceiling windows give access to Singapore’s skyline, paired with minimalist interiors that command guests to dress up formally.
Apéritif Restaurant & Bar — Bali, Indonesia
Apéritif fuses European fine dining with Indonesian flavors—seared foie gras with tropical fruit compotes, locally sourced seafood with French sauces, among others. With candle-lit rooms decked with polished wood interiors and curated artwork, the restaurant exudes an understated yet refined charm.
Café Cardinal — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
French cuisine with a Vietnamese twist—that is the premise of Café Cardinal. Its historic colonial interiors, warm lighting, and meticulous table settings create a formal atmosphere, with male guests required to at least wear jackets and collared shirts.
Orinea Restaurant — Penang, Malaysia
Orinea is an elevated fine-dining restaurant in George Town, known for blending modern French technique with refined Malaysian and Penang flavors. With sweeping coastal views and a sleek, intimate interior, it offers a polished setting for fine dining. Its tasting menus reinterpret local classics with contemporary flair, pairing artistry with a strong sense of place.
