5-Star Thai Dining with Thai Traditional Show at the Sala Rim Naam in Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

— What You Can Expect —

The renowned Mandarin Oriental offers dinner theatre in its elegant Thai pavilion situated across the Thonburi river. With its Michelin Star accolade, expect nothing less than a premier dining experience.

At Sala Rim Naam, the skilled culinary team serves a distinguished menu of traditional Thai favorites peppered with seasonal delights.

Nestled in a pavilion adorned with Northern Thai architectural elements, Sala Rim Naam promises not just a meal but a cultural immersion. Every evening at 7:45 pm, diners are treated to a classical Thai dance, enhancing their gastronomic journey with dishes like Lon Poo Talay (sea crab in coconut milk), Yaam Talay (spiced seafood salad), and Massaman Nuea (southern beef curry).

The space features dual stages: one for the traditional orchestra and another showcasing Thai dancers performing the Khon Dance. While some may have reservations about dinner shows feeling overly commercialized or loud, here, the music strikes a balanced note. It acts as ambient entertainment rather than overshadowing the experience. The detailing in the dancer's costumes and their graceful moves offer a captivating performance, especially for those new to Thai culture.

— Menu Info —

Choice of 4-Course or 5-Course. Sample Menu as follows:

• Crisp-fried noodles topped with bitter orange and banana blossom
• Flower dumpling filled with crab meat
• Banana prawn salad with lemongrass, served in a pastry shell
• Pomelo salad complemented by shredded capon chicken
• Spicy river prawns accompanied by lemongrass soup
• Panang curry paired with grilled marinated tenderloin beef
• Charcoal grouper fish flavored with herbs and enveloped in coconut cream
• Stir-fried lotus root highlighted with garlic
• A mixture of organic brown and Jasmine rice
• Water chestnut served in coconut milk alongside coconut ice cream
• Petits Fours for a sweet finish

— Important Info —

• Location: Sala Rim Naam at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
• Address: Link
• Service Hours: 7:00–11:00 pm, Wednesday-Sunday
• Last seating for dinner at 9:00 pm
  
• Guests are asked to be elegantly attired with proper footwear; gentlemen are required to wear long trousers and closed shoes