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Thursday 27 February, 2014
Bangkok
offers a wide range of tourist attractions, from unique culture and
abundant historical landmarks to remarkable array of activities,
including culinary delights.
Bangkok,
27 February, 2014 - Nahm restaurant in Bangkok has secured
the coveted No.1 spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in Singapore.
As well as earning the title The
S.Pellegrino Asia’s Best Restaurant, it was also named The S. Pellegrino Best Restaurant in
Thailand.
Organised
by William Reed Business Media, the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Award is in its second year. The 2014 winners were announced at an
elegant awards ceremony at the Capella Hotel, Singapore, and the event
was covered by CNN Travel International’s online edition on 25 February,
2014.
Last
year, Nahm was ranked No.3 at the inaugural Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Awards. It gained global attention when it first appeared on the World’s
50 Best Restaurants list in 2012 at No.50, jumping to No.32 a year later.
Nahm,
located in Bangkok’s Metropolitan Hotel, was opened by Australian-born
chef David Thompson, who celebrates the bold flavours of authentic Thai
cuisine by reviving and reinterpreting centuries-old recipes of former
Thai matriarchs. The Michelin-starred chef opened a branch of his famed
Nahm restaurant in Bangkok in 2010, after the success of his flagship
restaurant in London.
Nahm
Restaurant, Bangkok’s Metropolitan Hotel |
One
of the fiery and feisty dishes on Nahm’s menu. |
This year, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards saw
two entries from Bangkok listed in the Top 10. As well as Nahm which is
No. 1, there is the Indian restaurant Gaggan, which ranked No. 3, leaping
seven places from 2013.
Other entries from Thailand also include Sra Bua by
Kiin Kiin (No. 21), Bo.lan (No. 28), Eat Me (No. 37), and the new entry
this year is Issaya Siamese Club in Bangkok debuting at No. 31.
Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of TAT said, “The
Awards are recognition of the hard work of chefs and restaurant owners.
The fact that Nahm serves such traditional Thai cuisine makes this
recognition even sweeter, as it means our national dishes are
internationally acclaimed.
“The variety of restaurants on this list also shows
how much Bangkok’s food scene has changed over the years. The city is now
known for many different types of world cuisine and is fast becoming a
culinary capital.”
Bangkok’s
Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia
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No.
1 Nahm, Bangkok: The fiery and feisty dishes on Nahm’s menu are
based on the centuries-old cookbooks of Thai matriarchs.
Location: Ground floor, Metropolitan Hotel, 27 South Sathorn Road,
Bangkok; +66 (0) 2625 3388
Web site: http://www.comohotels.com/metropolitanbangkok/dining/nahm
No.
3 Gaggan:
Classic Indian food redefined with a modernist twist.
Location: 68/1 Soi Lang Suan, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Bangkok; +66 (0)
2652 1700
Web site: http://www.eatatgaggan.com/misc-location.php
No.
21 Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin: A modern interpretation of Thai
classics from a Michelin-starred chef.
Location: Siam Kempinski Hotel 991/1, Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok;
+66 (0) 2162 9000
Web site: http://www.kempinskibangkok.com/sra-bua-by-kiin-
kiin/
No.
28 Bo. lan
With its food philosophy, Bo. lan aims to promote the biodiversity of
both wild and cultivated produce.
Location: 42 Soi Pichai Ronnarong Songkram, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klong Toei,
Bangkok; +66 (0) 2260 2962
Web site: http://www.bolan.co.th/wordpress/?page_id=12
No.
31 Issaya Siamese Club: A debut entry from Bangkok, the
restaurant was founded by Thai Chef Ian Kittichai. The menu features Thai
cuisine made with traditional ingredients and flavours using progressive
cooking methods.
Location: 4 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chua Ploeng Road, Sathorn, Bangkok; +66 (0)
2672 9020 – 1
Web site: http://www.issaya.com/issaya-index.php
No.
37 Eat Me:
A popular venue where modern, classic and regional dishes are served in a
laid back, gallery-like atmosphere.
Location: 20 metres in Convent Road, Soi Pipat 2, Silom, Bangkok; + 66
(0) 2238 0931
Web site: http://www.eatmerestaurant.com/
Celebrating excellent food and the top chefs of the
region, the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is an off-shoot of the
prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, which are regarded as
among the highest accolades in the industry.
For
CNN’s full report, click
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/25/travel/asia-best-restaurants/index.html?hpt=hp_bn5
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