Tamnanthai Restaurant Nana-Ploenchit

This spot was recommended with great confidence by the doorman at our hotel. We were staying at the JW close by and it took less than 10 mins to walk to the restaurant. Thanks to the good folks here, was able to find the place easily as it’s sort of tucked away from the main street down a short lane way. We were not impressed by the food however, especially given the price point. Flavours were fine, herbaceous and colourful, but just a bit off. Particularly odd was the green curry which was unusually watery. We also got the morning glory veg and a half serving of the deep fried sea bass - again not bad but just not good either considering how accessible and easy it is to find amazing food in Thailand. I’m sure folks would be able to find better options close by.

a month ago

Very overrated and extremely disappointing. The total bill came up to THB 3,655, which is far too expensive for the quality and portions served. Overall, the food was mediocre, bland, and lacking authentic Thai character. The Tom Yum Goong was the biggest let-down. A proper tom yum should be sweet, sour, spicy, and aromatic, but this version had no punch, no heat, and no depth — completely flat. The crab meat with curry powder was equally underwhelming. The sauce was milky and dull, with no umami or fragrance, making it feel very one-dimensional despite the premium price. Even the three-flavour fish lacked umami and balance. It tasted muted and forgettable, missing the bold sweet-sour-savoury contrast the dish is known for. Thai fish cake was bland and oily The vegetable dish portion was shockingly small for the price, more like a garnish than a proper sharing dish. The only item worth mentioning was the shrimp cake — nicely fried with a springy (QQ) bite. Unfortunately, one decent dish cannot justify the overall experience. Verdict: For this price point, there is far better Thai food on the street with stronger flavours and better value. First and last visit.

2 months ago