nahm, the restaurant from acclaimed chef David Thompson, has been voted the number one restaurant in Asia in the 2014 50 Best Restaurants List from San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna.

Last year, nahm, situated on the ground floor at the iconic Metropolitan Bangkok by COMO was topped only by two of Tokyo’s most internationally revered restaurants, Narisawa and Nihonryori RyuGin. This year, nahm overtook Narisawa and fellow Bangkok restaurant, Gaggan, to top the list.

Chef David Thompson said he was thrilled with the result:  “Once again I am delighted to be included in the awards and to be among such a group of fantastic cooks and restaurateurs.” 

The awards, which were announced 24th February, were created by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of over 800 international industry leaders selected for their expert opinion.

After opening in September 2010, nahm quickly became a destination restaurant in Bangkok thanks to Thompson’s deep knowledge of Thai cuisine. Influenced as much by the street food of Bangkok as by centuries-old cookbooks belonging to private Thai households, his style combines big, bold flavours with meticulous attention to detail, fresh local produce and traditional cooking methods.  

nahm devotees come from all over the world to savour such dishesas jungle curry of grilled salted beef with wild ginger, kaffir lime leaves and holy basil; prawns simmered in coconut cream served with smoky pork and white turmeric; steamed bamboo fish with Asian celery and yellow beans; and for dessert, durian and sweet sticky rice or crispy coconut cupcakes.

The restaurant, which is part of COMO Hotels and Resorts Group, is decked in rich golds and russets combined with raw brick pillars in a design reminiscent of the temples of the ancient Siam city of Ayutthaya. There is a terrace for poolside outdoor dining and three private dining rooms for exclusive occasions.

To book a table at nahm for lunch or dinner please call +66 2 625 3388 or email nahm.met.bkk@comohotels.com.Guests can also combine an overnight stay in the hotel with a dining experience at nahm by taking advantage of the ‘Tantalising Thai package’, which costs THB 6,745 for two people, including a healthful breakfast the next day. For more, see www.comohotels.com/metropolitanbangkok.

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About Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok

Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok on South Sathorn Road enjoys close proximity to Bangkok’s urban nightlife as well as shopping and the city’s Sky Train. The 169 rooms and suites, defined by subtle contemporary design, offer cosseting luxury with attentive service. The Met Bar is a lively bar well known for its DJs and selection of martini cocktails. Australian chef David Thompson delivers award-winning Thai cooking at nahm restaurant whilst glow focuses on COMO Shambhala Cuisine—a nutritious, healthful menu. Relaxation is available at the hotel’s COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, comprising Asian-inspired treatments, a gym, yoga studio and 20m outdoor pool.

About the COMO Group and COMO Hotels and Resorts

COMO Hotels and Resorts offers personalised luxury travel experiences in its urban hotels, island resorts, adventure retreats and wellness resorts. The focus is always on service and design, adventure and culture, wellness and cuisine, while trying to uphold a strong, sustainable approach towards the people and places where we operate.

COMO Hotels and Resorts was founded by Christina Ong. Each property is hand-picked and individually curated. Properties include: The Halkin by COMO in London, three Metropolitan by COMO hotels in London, Bangkok and Miami Beach, Parrot Cay by COMO in the Turks and Caicos, Cocoa Island by COMO and Maalifushi by COMO in the Maldives, Point Yamu by COMO in Phuket, and three Uma by COMO experience resorts in Bali and Bhutan.

COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali is a wellness retreat, managed in partnership with COMO’s sister brand in wellness, COMO Shambhala. COMO Shambhala products, services, cuisine, treatments and spa facilities are also available within each COMO property.

For more information, please contact:

Fontaine Chan, MSLGROUP in Hong Kong, fontaine.chan@mslgroup.com, +852 2804 8155
Peony Tsang, MSLGROUP in Hong Kong, peony.tsang@mslgroup.com., +852 2804 8153