Tuesday 28 April 2015

Hotel Seri Malaysia Kepala Batas (Kepala Batas, Malaysia) | Wotif ... - Hotel in Malaysia Blog

<b>Hotel</b> Seri <b>Malaysia</b> Kepala Batas (Kepala Batas, <b>Malaysia</b>) | Wotif <b>...</b> - Hotel in Malaysia Blog


<b>Hotel</b> Seri <b>Malaysia</b> Kepala Batas (Kepala Batas, <b>Malaysia</b>) | Wotif <b>...</b>

Posted: 25 Mar 2015 05:56 AM PDT

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Kepala Batas hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, a grocery/convenience store, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Hotel Seri Malaysia Kepala Batas has designated areas for smoking.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 100
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free WiFi
  • Meeting rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in lobby
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Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service

Where to Eat

Hotel Seri Malaysia Kepala Batas has a restaurant on site.

Room service is available.

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Accessibility

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility
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WOLO: <b>Malaysia&#39;s</b> funkiest <b>hotel</b> | backpackerlee

Posted: 08 Apr 2015 03:56 PM PDT

If you're sick and tired of international brands charging an arm and a leg for their hotels in Kuala Lumpur, why not check out the homegrown hotel called WOLO at Bukit Bintang!

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I only stayed 1 night in KL before heading off on a cheap flight to Langkawi, but I wanted to try a good mid-range hotel that has been getting rave reviews online: WOLO! The hotel is situated in the busy Bukit Bintang area of the city, so it is close to everything you need, such as retail therapy in the malls, and foodporn in the pasar malam nearby at Jalan Alor.

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WOLO is a great value hotel, and while all hotels in KL are good value for money, this one has a lot going for it. First off, its prime location in the heart of the city; secondly, it has a funky and chic atmosphere which is quite rare in KL; thirdly, it is a boutique hotel, so you know you are staying in a small hotel; and lastly, the price is superb (roughly 200 Ringgit per night) considering the other points mentioned.

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The rooms are quite small, but for a backpacker like me, I am used to small accommodations. However, here at WOLO I was not deterred, as the funkiness of the abode more than made up for the smallish space. I paid for the cheapest room, but obviously larger rooms – including a family room – are available if you need them. All of your amenities are here that you would expect from a luxury hotel, including complimentary bottled water (you need this in Malaysia!) and most importantly of all free wifi!

One thing I didn't like was the position of the TV, which is above the pillows. I always like to have the TV on when I go to bed, as it helps me to sleep (and in some cities it drowns out the noise of barking dogs outside – Kathmandu I am talking about you!). However, here at WOLO I was not able to do that, which was a shame. I guess you could always move the pillows to the other end if it bothered you that much, but seeing as I was only here for 1 night I didn't mind too much.

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On the ground floor is the bakery/café of WOLO. This can be accessed even by members of the public who aren't staying at the hotel, so it can get very busy, but the breads and cakes here are amazing, and they are all served up in a really cosy – and funky – atmosphere. Being Malaysia, things are also noticeably cheaper than in Singapore, or even in Jakarta, so there is always the temptation to indulge more than you should do!

For the price of around £40 per night (200MYR), I don't think you can get better value for any luxury hotel anywhere in Kuala Lumpur and I would really recommend checking this place out if you're in KL next time round! Sometimes it's cool to be funky!

THE URBAN RETREAT AT HORIZON <b>HOTEL</b> ? KOTA KINABALU <b>...</b>

Posted: 19 Apr 2015 06:00 AM PDT


Another delayed flight.  Another nighttime.  Another late dinner.  And another late check-in.  This time at Horizon Hotel of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

The warm welcome was apparent.  The Kota Kinabalu International Airport was flocked by hotel staff of varied hotel chains, each holding a placard displaying names of guests scribbled conspicuously.  Ours was held by a smiling and cheerful guy.  He is Dino, a Filipino, who embraced Filipino culture wholeheartedly while growing up in Sabah Malaysia and can speak Filipino fluently, though with an accent.  It felt like we never left the Philippines while we had conversations with him covering a short introduction of what Kota Kinabalu has to offer.



A 15-minute drive from the airport, we were ushered to the reception area of Horizon Hotel. The façade of the hotel is unassuming and simple.  Upon entering the lobby and reception area, the high ceiling and modern art decors not to mention the prominent lamp shade makes an interesting interior décor.

In no time we were lead to our booked Deluxe Room (sea view).  The basket of fruits placed on the writing desk was a sweet gesture of hospitality.




THE ROOMS

Horizon Hotel has 180 rooms complemented by either the city or sea view.  Each room is furnished with elegant décor, modern artworks, writing desk, coffee and tea making facilities.  The framed photos of Kota Kinabalu's landmark destinations easily caught my attention.  Armed with no itinerary on where to go in the city, the framed photos serving as wall decors became an instant travel guide.



We were booked in a deluxe room with a sea view (click to check room types and rates).  The adjacent room is connected to my room through a passage at the middle.  I suddenly remember my family and it would be best for us to stay in such set-up rather than different rooms in a hotel when we stay in hotels.




Morning came and I gazed upon the window in awe of how the sea and the cityscape blends beautifully.  The spacious rooms were indeed relaxing and so comforting that the walking tour could possibly be ditched.  But we have to move as the opportunity to wander does not come often.



BREAKFAST AT DECO CAFÉ & GRILL




The lavish spread of breakfast buffet is a necessary part of our itinerary.  The morning offer was a fusion of international and local cuisine. 



Deco Café & Grill is well-lit and conducive for dining with its minimal yet classy interior design. 

LUNCH AT THE ASIAN RESTAURANT



Situated at the lobby level, as the name of the restaurant suggests the ambiance reflects the interesting mix of Asian culture – with Nyonya, Thai and Chinese cuisine as major offerings.





Every dish is worth the dining experience.  With the appetite we have in the group, the number of dish served in our table mostly Chinese cuisine, were gone in a few minutes.



AMENITIES AND SERVICES

Security is the main concern of every guest.  At Horizon Hotel, security is never an issue.  In fact, the lift is equipped with guest card security.  There are no surprise guests after all.



The hotel further provides a panoramic outdoor swimming pool and children's pool with a gymnasium adjacent to it.  All situated at the 6thfloor of the hotel.



And what is even more remarkable of Horizon Hotel is the fact of its easy access to the urban landmarks of Kota Kinabalu.  It is situated at the heart of the city center and a walking distance to all these landmarks.

But time would not permit us to stay any longer.  Should I be back to Kota Kinabalu, I would definitely pay a visit to the Horizon Hotel.  The management and staff definitely delivers on a high standard of hospitality.



HORIZON HOTEL & SPA

Jalan Pantai, Pusat Bandar, 88999 Kota Kinabalu,

Sabah, Malaysia

Tel. No.: +6 088 518 000 

The Ritz-Carlton <b>Hotel</b> Company, L.L.C. Announces Plans for New <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 08:16 AM PST

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. logoChevy Chase, Md., – January 27, 2015 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. plans to open its second luxury hotel in Malaysia in one of the fastest growing catchment areas known as the Petaling Jaya Golden Triangle, within a development named Empire City.

In a signing ceremony, the agreement was officially sealed by Dato' Ng Yee Teck (Group Managing Director of Mammoth Empire Holding Sdn Bhd) representing MEH; Mr Kevin Chen for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company; and Ms Natallie Leong for Knight Frank Sdn Bhd.

The development is scheduled to be completed in 2016. 

Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company said; "We are delighted to have been chosen to manage such a unique property in Malaysia.  This hotel will be a welcome addition to our growing Asian portfolio."

Dato' Ng said "Empire City is a sustainable project that will give a great boost to the Malaysian economy, igniting business and service trade opportunities while offering numerous job opportunities and lifestyle enhancements for Malaysians, particularly those residing in the Klang Valley." Empire City spans 30 acres and will be built in phases with completion targeted for 2016. The components of the development include over 2.5 million square feet of retail space; 1.2 million square feet of office space; and a world-class Ritz-Carlton hotel.

"Empire City is proud to accommodate one of the most prestigious hotel brands in the world," said Dato' Ng. The new Ritz-Carlton will be a 53-storey building located on a 4-acre site. It will be one of the tallest buildings in the area.

The Ritz-Carlton, Petaling Jaya will be designed according to The Ritz-Carlton design standards for which the company is known and will have 288 luxurious guestrooms and suites.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 87 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.  More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, and for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).

Connect with Allison.sitch@ritzcarlton.com

Wednesday 22 April 2015

The Yum List: Best restaurants, hotels and spas - Malaysia, Asia ... - Hotel in Malaysia Blog

The Yum List: Best restaurants, <b>hotels</b> and spas - <b>Malaysia</b>, Asia <b>...</b> - Hotel in Malaysia Blog


The Yum List: Best restaurants, <b>hotels</b> and spas - <b>Malaysia</b>, Asia <b>...</b>

Posted: 22 Apr 2015 02:00 PM PDT

5 star hotels bangkok
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok

Shangri-La Hotels have never failed to furnish us with exemplary accommodation experiences, and as such the brand is always one of the first we look for when visiting a new location. On this travel adventure we found ourselves in Thailand, and spent our first three nights at the wonderful Shangri-La Bangkok, situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Reception Staff

Stretched along the riverfront, only 35 minutes from the international airport, and with across-the-road access to the BTS skytrain and river taxi, the property makes a convenient and luxurious haven from which to partake in all Bangkok has to offer for both the business and leisure traveler.

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Riverside Location
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More Riverside Beauty

Fun, Relaxation and Fitness

The grand lobby entrance, with its shimmering chandeliers and giant pillars, leads the eye to glass walls revealing a rare oasis of green in the city centre. A free form pool forges a connection from the building to the river and chic food and beverage outlets take plots around its edge. The property arches around this verdant sanctuary and holds numerous amenities that make a stay in the warm embrace of the Shangri-La extremely comfortable.

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Lots of Green Space
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Free Form Pool

A well equipped fitness centre with daily group exercise classes (I had one of the best workouts ever with Thai boxing instructor Wakful), and tennis courts keep both hubby and I content with options to stay trim despite the huge amounts of delicious food we can't seem to stop indulging in at the sumptuous breakfast buffet. And, CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, an award-winning brand, offers some of the most spacious spa suites in Bangkok, and a chance for some pampering after some serious pavement stomping in the city's markets and shopping districts. We tried a De-stress Massage at CHI and our only complaint is that it wasn't long enough – seriously a heavenly experience.

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Health Club
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CHI, The Spa

Rooms

Two adjacent towers hold 802 guest rooms ranging from a moderate 36sqm Deluxe room in the Shangri-La Wing, up to an opulent 215sqm Presidential Suite in the Krungthep Wing. Accommodations in the exclusive latter tower boast garden balconies overlooking a private pool and beyond to the river.

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Krungthep Wing 

All rooms feature modern amenities styled with traditional Thai touches such as silk fabric and teak wood furnishings. And, as you'd expect from an internationally renowned 5-star property, each is fit with modern day comforts, including complimentary Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV with cable and movie channels, DVD player, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and so on. Computer-to-TV connectivity, bedside lighting and curtain controls, a pillow menu, high quality bathrobes and separate bath and rainshower, take the conveniences to the upper echelons of the standard.

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River View Room
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
River View Room
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
View from River View Room
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Bathroom

Our Deluxe River View King Room delights with sweeping views of the Chao Phraya River. A fabulous way to rise in the morning is by drawing back the curtains and gazing out onto the buzzing river happenings as we slowly come to full consciousness. Bay windows and a giant carved and painted Thai style wooden bedhead impart local character and a change from standard large-scale hotel design.

Upgrading to a Horizon Club room entitles guests to a personal welcome with in-room check-in and check-out service. They are also granted access to a private lounge where daily breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés, and all day beverages are supplied. Suit pressing, shoeshine service and up to two hours complimentary use of meeting room facilities make it especially enticing for those visiting the city on business.

Food and Beverage

It's not only our room that drinks in the magnificent views, but many food and beverage outlets too are set up to take full advantage of the picturesque locale.

A spectacular introduction to Bangkok is two hours aboard the Shangri-La's vessel, Horizon, partaking in a dinner river cruise. Gently gliding over the soft ripples of the Chao Phraya River, guests dine on a smorgasbord of international cuisine, while taking in the wondrous sites of Bangkok at night. Follow this link to find photos and a more detailed recount of the experience.
 
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One of the Sites on the Horizon Dinner River Cruise

Another close encounter with the city's life stream is a buffet breakfast at NEXT2 Café. Not to be taken lightly, the outlet was named as Bangkok's Best Buffet Restaurant two years running, which is no easy feat with the plethora of options available in the metropolis. Situated riverside, early mornings and evenings are ideal times to capture an al fresco bite.

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Next 2 Cafe

Breakfast at NEXT 2 Café is worth a morning run to work up an appetite for. Numerous cooking stations see chefs preparing eggs, roti, pancakes and other delights to order. The bakery section has us overwhelmed with choice. There's so much to pick from, we take a good few minutes just browsing the different breads, rolls, pastries and muffins. The Indian section is another must visit. I delight in the Palak Paneer and decide it a better accompaniment to my poached eggs and grilled tomatoes than my regular spinach side. Hubby drools over the carving station where a leg of ham is sliced up and donned glistening on plates, and barbecued chunks of pineapple make sweet mates. Of course there are countless healthy items that guarantee a nutritious start to the day, and the local tropical fruit really must be devoured as it is some of the sweetest we've ever come across.

 
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Endless Choices for Brekkie

World-class wines and Italian cuisine are found in another award-winner, Angelini. Voted Best Italian restaurant in Bangkok, 12 years running now, the stylishly decked out outlet is worth further investigation. For a taste of local cuisine in beautiful teak pavilions, Salathip is the place to book. Cantonese cuisine is the specialty of Shang Palace, and chocolate lovers must not miss a dreamy browse through Shangri-La Bangkok's Chocolate Boutique. The home made chocolate fudge is something sweet dreams are made of.

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Angelini
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Salathip
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The Chocolate Boutique
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Heavenly Fudge from the Chocolate Boutique - this made me very happy!

While there's no chance to get hungry at the Shangri-La Bangkok, it's highly unlikely you'll ever be thirsty either for too long with the Lobby Lounge, Riverside Lounge and Long Bar all awaiting a beverage order. The mixologist behind the Long Bar is quite a whiz with his shaking, throwing and general showmanship when whipping up beverages. We try two signatures, Cloud 89 (vodka, Curacao, lychee liqueur, lime juice and Grenadine), and the Dolce Vita (rum, crème de cassis, passionfruit, pineapple and bitters). Both are well balanced and very easy drinking. The giant windows backing the bar allow us a stunning view of the river making sunset a flawless time for a visit.

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The Long Bar
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Mixologist

Also not to be missed in this section is the Lobby Lounge's Golden Birdcage Afternoon Tea. Gorgeous presentation is equally matched with delicious detailed bite-sized savouries, sweets and scones. Follow this link for full details.

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Lobby Lounge
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Golden Birdcage Afternoon Tea

While we personally don't often give it a thought, the hotel management realizes that travel with children can be quite expensive, so provides some child-friendly options that are easy on the pocket for parents traveling with young ones. Up to two children under the age of six of registered guests are entitled to complimentary buffet meals in All Day Dining and Pool Cafes when accompanied by a paying adult.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Thoughtfulness and care is not only reserved for paying guests, but is spread further afield to the local community too. Corporate Social Responsibility is a firm priority for Shangri-La properties and, besides numerous other Good Samaritan activities, the Bangkok team have chosen Lersdin Hospital as the beneficiary of their domestic efforts. Serving patients with cases of thalassaemia, blood transfusion machines get a heavy workload at the hospital and this tertiary care facility was identified as in need of support. Through the relationship, the team at Shangri-La have made renovations of the blood transfusion rooms a top priority, with two rooms completed and more underway.

A sound CSR policy, excellent location, comprehensive facilities, a range of rooms, gracious service and some delicious food and beverage options, Shangri-La Bangkok continues to uphold our favourable opinion of this 5-star brand.

Reasons to visit: 5 star facilities and service; excellent location on the riverside; convenient access to the BTS skytrain and river taxi; don't miss some cocktails at the Long Bar and Golden Birdcage Afternoon Tea in the Lobby Lounge; CHI, The Spa.  

Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok

89 Soi Wat Suan Plu

New Road, Bangrak

Bangkok, 10500

Thailand

+(66 2) 236 7777

The Yum List: Best restaurants, <b>hotels</b> and spas - <b>Malaysia</b>, Asia <b>...</b>

Posted: 20 Apr 2015 02:00 PM PDT

Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Hotel Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok,
Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Hotel Metropolitan by COMO

The entrance to Nahm is unassuming giving nothing away as to the delectability of the experience awaiting our taste buds inside. The interior is stylish yet simple, seeming to provide more of a palette for the cuisine to be highlighted, rather than competition for design.

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Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Metropolitan by COMO

Shiny black floor tiles, dark wood latticed dividers and exposed brick pillars are brightened with vibrant orchid arrangements. Ceiling spotlights illuminate a warm glow on the ochre bricks, and encircle the floral posies brightening petals and casting pretty shadows on the polished cement wall backings.

Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Metropolitan by COMO
Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Metropolitan by COMO

An ambience of sophistication is felt with smartly dressed diners filling the tables. At the same time however, the hospitable good-naturedness of the Thai service staff charges the room with affability and a cheerful ease.

It seems awards and stars follow Chef David Thompson wherever he lays his hands in a kitchen. Beginning in Sydney with Darley Street Thai crowned Best Thai Restaurant in Sydney eight years running, and ensuing further afield in London with his first Michelin star, the accolades only continued in Bangkok with Nahm, the deserving owner of multiple appearances in the World's Best Restaurants and Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists.

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Chef David Thompson

Chef David takes an academic approach to the kitchen, carefully researching royal Thai cuisine and recipes passed down through generations.  He places emphasis on the strong, fresh tastes of authentic Thai cuisine, reinterpreting traditional recipes and yielding unanticipated flavour and finish. With a robust use of powerfully flavoured ingredients such as garlic, shrimp paste, chillies, and lemongrass, balance is extremely important. Chef David manages to gracefully merge these strong savours in one place, finishing with an elegant sophistication that might otherwise seem impossible at the hand of another.

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Dessert

We were lucky enough to score a table at Nahm during a recent trip to Bangkok. Photos were not encouraged while dining, so I was unable to capture an image of every dish. Hopefully the few photos that I did mange to snap however do justice to the beautiful plates served.

An Amuse Bouche provided an immediate taste of Thailand. Yellow triangles of ripe pineapple were topped with balls of minced chicken, pork and Thai dried shrimp, crushed with palm sugar and tamarind, and rolled in peanuts. The juicy sourness of the fruit blended wonderfully with the savoury summit, giving a hint of what was to follow: intense flavours of sweet, salty, sour and bitter evident in every dish, but balanced to refined perfection.

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Amuse Bouche

Appetizers

Prawn and Coconut Wafers (350) resembled an open taco. Slim flaxen shells held finely chopped pieces of coriander, bean sprouts, prawn, peanuts, tofu, ginger and Chinese radish pickle. Sweet, salty, sour and spicy were again all present, but this time the scale tipped slightly towards sweet.

Served atop a cut banana leaf, Blue Swimmer Crab (330) strips rode a puffed rice cracker. Crumbles of peanuts and pickled garlic lifted an already bright, fresh and extremely more-ish combination. A sharp green chili left the edges of our tongues tingling long after swallowing: a tiny green surprise packing a whole lot of oomph.

Soups and Mains

Thai mains and soups are supposed to be consumed a little from each plate all in one session. Our waiter suggested that we think of all of the dishes, including the soup and rice, as one main course and enjoy forks from across all plates, bouncing back and forth between them. With some recipes being mild, others rather hot, and each furnishing its own distinct flavour profile, when all combined they artfully balance each other out.

Clear Soup of Roast Duck (280) was packed with fresh Thai basil, shitake mushrooms, young coconut flesh and strips of roast duck. It was well balanced and mild in character. Sips between tastings of other items provided a welcome respite from some of the other spirited recipes on the table.

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Clear Soup of Roast Duck

Steamed Coral Trout (750) was flavoured with bank rak yellow beans and pickled garlic, ginger, loads of fresh coriander and spring onions - at least, that's what I could see to start with. But… there was a wallop of flavour, unexpected with a steamed fish dish, that I couldn't quite identify. Upon a little pressing of our host, it was revealed as pork belly! Used in the gravy it added both intensity and thickness to the sauce: what a great mate to the white flaky Andaman Sea catch.

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Steamed Coral Trout 

Minced guinea foul was shaded by a lean-to structure of fresh veggies in the Chiang Mai Larp of Guinea Foul (550). We learned that the heap of fresh garden veg: dill, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, French beans, a group of sour leaves of different shades (ranging from bitter to astringent to tannic in taste), cabbage and Vietnamese mint, are meant to be broken off and mixed together with the poultry, similar to a salad. When the heat of the seasonings in the poultry become too much, it's recommended to chew on some cabbage to tone down the kick somewhat. The minced foul was coated with chili, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, garlic and red cumin, and its piquancy reached all the way down to the back of our throats. Small nuggets of skin crisped to the likeness of pork crackling – brittle and salty – imparted gems of fatty melt-in-the-mouth deliciousness in between forkfuls.

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Chiang Mai Larp of Guinea Foul 

What initially appeared to be a petite portion, turned out to be so rich and luscious that we were not able to finish off the entire bowl: Green Curry of Beef (650). Pea eggplants, basil, kaffir lime, green chili and coconut milk made a delectable marinade for tender pieces of beef. A large slice of green chili crossed the top, heeding us to proceed with caution rather than diving straight in.

Hot and Sour Soup (370), while simply named was far from basic. One of two versions of Tom Yum soup made at Nahm, this example is multi-layered bestowing a complexity and unique style that provoked much conversation. Coriander and toasted garlic floated on the surface of the broth, and green chillies drifted underneath. Prawns, chicken and wild mushroom gave the soup its heartiness. It was deceptively smooth at the beginning, furnishing a herby smokiness in the middle, but the end departed a sharp agitation that fired across the whole underside of my tongue. It was unexpected and too late before I realized its power. As saliva welled behind my teeth, releasing some of the spice, I was all too quickly encouraged to spoon in again, nabbing numerous scoops before the heat attacked once more. It was indeed how hubby had described it over and over again in the space between his first scoop and mine, "a roller coaster ride for the taste buds."

Dessert

A Sweet Thai Wafer held Poached Persimmons and Golden Duck Egg Noodles in its clutches (320). An uncooked meringue stuck the amber shreds to their envelope and the whole thing was sprinkled with raisins. The creaminess from the whipped egg white, the crispness of the shell and the stringy filling intertwined into a tangle of textures, delicate and very pleasurable.

Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Metropolitan by COMO
Sweet Thai Wafer held Poached Persimmons and Golden Duck Egg Noodles 

Only available for one month a year, we found ourselves in luck with the final dessert, a seasonal dish with Marian Plum (320) as the main ingredient. The striking orange peeled fruit sat in a bowl of shaved ice that had been flavoured with a sweet liquid. Shredded green mango and ginger, and fried shallots, strewn across the top balanced out the fruity sweetness, almost like salt does to caramel. I discerned floral notes in the aftertaste and upon further query discovered jasmine flower had been used in the syrup. Overall it was refreshing, while at the same time satisfied that desire for sweetness we often crave to complete a meal.

Nahm, Thai Restaurant, Hotel Metropolitan by COMO
Marian Plum

Tables at Nahm are highly desired bookings, so a three week advance reservation is recommended. Set lunch menus are available at 1500 Thai Baht per person and are a great way to sample the diversity of what Chef David has to offer. Two appetizers, four main courses (including a soup and rice) and dessert make a feast, so bring an appetite.

Reasons to visit: exquisite Thai cuisine; tranquil refined yet casual ambience; Blue Swimmer Crab; Prawn and Coconut Wafers; Green Curry of Beef; Hot and Sour Soup.

Nahm

Metropolitan by COMO

27 South Sathorn Road

Tungmahamek Sathorn

Bangkok 10120

Thailand

+66 2 625 3333

Open daily

Lunch: Monday to Friday Noon – 2pm

Dinner: Daily 7pm – 11pm