Metropolitan by Como Bangkok

Average dinner check : US $ 73 Menu focus : Authentic Thai cuisine with intense flavors and locally sourced ingredients Signature dishes : Coconut and turmeric curry of blue swimmer crab with

Calamansi lime ; geng gati of crushed prawns with turmeric and coconut cream Standout design features : Designed by Japanese interior architect Koichiro Ikebuchi , Nahm features natural wood , screens for privacy

and warm oranges and browns with shimmering bronze plates . The restaurant is steeped in natural light during the day and in the evening glows with the soft mood lighting of the nearby outdoor pool . What makes it great :

Nahm elevates Thai cuisine and showcases some of the best ingredients from around the country . Paired with a sophisticated dining room and professional staff , Nahm makes for an unforgettable dining experience .

Executive chef : David Thompson Year opened : 2010 Meals served : Weekday lunch and dinner daily Seats : 112

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