Nahm
Dinner at Nahm felt like stepping into a story of Thai culture told through food. The evening started with delicate canapés. Blue swimmer crab on a crisp rice cracker, and a betel leaf parcel filled with river prawn, chicken, green mango, snake fruit, and herbs. They were small bites but full of colour and texture, a little glimpse of what was to come.
The entrées carried more weight, with a richly spiced lamb curry tucked into Thai crepes and a sticky rice dish paired with a refreshing celtuce salad. By the time the mains arrived, the table was alive with aromas. A smoked duck soup with tapioca pearls, savoury coconut relish made with charcoal-grilled catfish and wild ginger, and wok-tossed river prawns glistening in samphire sauce. A white curry of Australian beef brisket and young fiddlehead fern rounded out the spread, before a dessert called "life cycle of coconut" ended the night on a playful note with coconut presented in different forms, from light to rich, young to mature.
It was clear why Nahm holds its Michelin star. The flavours were bold yet balanced, each dish anchored in tradition and heritage. The chef’s personality showed through in the way old recipes were handled with respect and care. We enjoyed the dinner, the service, and the atmosphere. All polished, all refined.
Still, my personal impression was that while the meal celebrated culture beautifully, it did not push the boundaries of creativity. It was more about honouring history than surprising the diner. And for the ingredients used, the price leaned towards the higher side.
Perhaps that’s the charm of Nahm. It reminds you that sometimes dining is less about theatrics and more about telling a story through flavours passed down and preserved. It was a night well spent, and one we will remember whenever Bangkok calls us back.
Nahm
โรงแรมโคโม เมโทรโพลิแทน กรุงเทพฯ 27 S Sathon Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
