Nahm (Thai: น้ำ) is a Thai restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2] Originally opened by Australian chef David Thompson in London in 2001, Nahm became the first Thai restaurant to receive a Michelin Star in 2002.[3] Thompson opened Nahm Bangkok in September 2010, closing the flagship London location in December 2012.[4] In April 2018, Thompson left Nahm, and was replaced by Thai-American chef Pim Techamuanvivit.[5][6][7]

Nahm
Restaurant information
Established2001
Head chefPim Techamuanvivit
Rating1 Michelin star
Street address27 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand
WebsiteOfficial website

Located in the COMO Metropolitan Bangkok in Sathorn, Nahm was awarded its first Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide Bangkok selection in 2017.[8][9]

London

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Nahm London opened in the COMO The Halkin hotel in Belgravia, London, receiving a Michelin Star within 6 months.[10][11][12][13] Thompson cited the difficulty of importing proper ingredients as a result of strict EU regulations as a reason for Nahm's closure.[14][4]

Bangkok

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Nahm Bangkok opened in the COMO Metropolitan Hotel in 2010, and was listed as Asia's best restaurant in 2014.[15][16] Prin Polsuk was head chef until 2018, and following his and Thompson's departure, Pim Techamuanvivit joined as head chef.[17][18] Nahm's menu has shifted to incorporate new dishes, and more ingredients from smaller producers in Thailand.[7]

References

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  2. ^ Ma, Amy. "The King of Thai Cooking, David Thompson on Where He Gets His Recipes -- Scene Asia". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ "The First Day We Got Our Stars: What David Thompson Learns From Thai Kitchens And Why Good Cooks Should Never Chase Stars". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ a b Bolles, Scott (2012-11-26). "Aussie chef Thompson's celebrated London restaurant Nahm to close its doors". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ Nourse, Pat. "David Thompson to leave Nahm". Gourmet Traveller. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  6. ^ Rao, Tejal (1 May 2018). "San Francisco Chef Now Heads the Acclaimed Nahm in Bangkok". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  7. ^ a b Rao, Tejal (12 June 2018). "A Thai Chef Heads Home for a Challenge". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  8. ^ "Chef Spotlight: Pim Techamuanvivit Of Nahm And Kin Khao". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  9. ^ Gluckman, Ron. "Thailand, Asia's New Culinary Crown". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  10. ^ "Michelin Star Restaurants in London - 2011". Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
  11. ^ "Chef David Thompson of Long Chim - Biography". Archived from the original on 2022-01-17.
  12. ^ "Bangkok: Q&A with David Thompson of Nahm Restaurant".
  13. ^ "Nahm". Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  14. ^ "Hong Kong's trendiest Thai restaurants bust authenticity myth and rely on deliciousness". South China Morning Post. 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  15. ^ "David Thompson to leave Nahm in Bangkok to focus on new projects". UI - 50B - STORIES. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  16. ^ "CHEF DAVID THOMPSON CONCLUDES RELATIONSHIP WITH COMO HOTELS AND NAHM RESTAURANT AFTER 18 YEARS". Lotus - London restaurant PR, Food&Drink Communications Agency. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  17. ^ "In Bangkok, the ambitious chefs reinventing Thai food for eager diners". CNA Luxury. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  18. ^ Interview with Prin Polsuk, Head Chef, nahm; Bangkok, retrieved 2024-03-17