Nahm restaurant

Bangkok’s landmark for refined Thai cooking, nahm sits on the ground floor of COMO Metropolitan Bangkok on South Sathorn Road. Chef Pim Techamuanvivit and her team cook from the heart of Thai tradition — relishes, curries and herb-packed salads — then finesse them with polished technique and pristine produce sourced from small growers and fishers across the country. The result is bold, aromatic food that’s layered rather than loud: chilli heat balanced with citrus and funk, coconut richness cut with herbs and smoke. Order the heritage-style tasting menu if it’s your first time — it moves from punchy relishes to silky curries and charcoal-licked mains with an easy rhythm — or build your own dinner à la carte. Regulars know to save room for dessert; the sweets here dial down the spice with tropical fruit, palm sugar and coconut in smart, satisfying ways. The dining room is low-lit and modern without fuss, with a calm, professional floor team who keep things flowing. Location-wise, you’re in Sathorn’s hotel-and-embassy corridor, a short taxi from Silom and an easy walk from Lumphini MRT. Dinner starts at 6pm; reservations are essential on Friday and Saturday nights. Dress smart-casual and plan ahead if you’re coming from Khao San — in light traffic it’s 20–30 minutes by taxi.