Restaurateur Kasama “Oh” Laopanich, who also co-runs popular Mexican eatery La Monita Taqueria alongside her husband Billy Bautista, launched her passion project Thai Niyom Cuisine in 2019. Here she recreates the best dishes from all over Thailand for Bangkokians, right in the heart of Ploenchit.
Located in Mahatun Plaza, right beside La Monita, Thai Niyom Cuisine welcomes guests to a laid-back setting that’s perfect for a quick, unpretentious meal. Each dish is cooked with ingredients sourced from local producers in order to best serve the real taste of Thailand to urbanites.
The menu consists of fundamental Thai dishes, ranging from starters you can nibble on to wok-fried numbers, curries or grilled meats that are good for sharing. Start off your meal with Chiang Mai Combo (B390), a mouthwatering platter of northern Thai-style appetizers like Thai spicy sausage and green chilli paste.
Moving on to mains, you can pair hot steamed rice with Wok-fried Seafood with Chilli (B295) or chow down on Beef Tallow Fried Rice with Grilled Wagyu Beef (B410). If noodles are your thing, then ask for Thai Niyom Cuisine’s take on boat noodles (available for both pork and beef), which comes flavored with pig’s blood (price starts at B80).
The Southern-Style Fish Curry (B265) is not to be missed if, like a true Thai, you love spicy fare. The smell may not be as pleasing, but that’s how you know it’s good!
Vegetarians can also get their fill of comfort fare at Thai Niyom Cuisine, which also serves meatless dishes like Pad Thai Papaya (B165) or Green Curry with Tofu (B150).