Samrub Samrub Thai
A culinary journey into authentic Thai flavors, reimagined. Chef Prin Polsuk crafts unique tasting menus inspired by his extensive exploration of Thai...
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Samrub Samrub Thai
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Must-see attractions
A culinary journey into authentic Thai flavors, reimagined. Chef Prin Polsuk crafts unique tasting menus inspired by his extensive exploration of Thai cuisine.
Book Well in Advance
Reservations are essential due to limited seating and high demand. Plan ahead for a special meal.
Chef's Table Experience Cost
Be prepared for a splurge; the chef's table experience is around 3500 THB per person.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Thai
Price
$$$
Phone
+66 99 651 7292
Address
39/11 Yommarat Alley, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Website
samrubsamrubthai.com/
Michelin Star
Excellent Cuisine, where diners can expect skilfully crafted and exceptional dishes
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Authentic Thai Flavors with a Modern Twist
Indulge in bold, authentic Thai tastes with creative reinventions. Chef Prin Polsuk's passion for Thai culinary roots shines through in every dish.
Intimate Chef's Table Experience
A coveted seat in an intimate setting, offering a deep dive into historic Thai recipes with a regularly changing tasting menu.
Monthly Changing Menus
Experience unique visits every time with menus that evolve monthly, inspired by regions, seasons, or even poetry.
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Book Well in Advance
Reservations are essential due to limited seating and high demand. Plan ahead for a special meal.
Chef's Table Experience Cost
Be prepared for a splurge; the chef's table experience is around 3500 THB per person.
Weekday Visits Recommended
For a more intimate experience, consider visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours.
Try the Rice Wine
Enhance your meal by ordering the recommended rice wine pairings.
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Book Well in Advance
Reservations are essential due to limited seating and high demand. Plan ahead for a special meal.
Chef's Table Experience Cost
Be prepared for a splurge; the chef's table experience is around 3500 THB per person.
Weekday Visits Recommended
For a more intimate experience, consider visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours.
Try the Rice Wine
Enhance your meal by ordering the recommended rice wine pairings.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Samrub Samrub Thai offers a memorable and authentic Thai dining experience with bold flavors and creative presentations, earning accolades like a Michelin star and recognition on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. While many praise the chef's dedication to Thai culinary roots and engaging hospitality, some diners found the pacing too rushed and the overall experience to be expensive for the value, questioning its fine-dining status.
"The food here is a flavor explosion—think spicy, aromatic curries, zesty herbs, and dishes that balance sweet, sour, and salty just right. Chef Prin’s passion for Thai culinary roots shines through, making it a standout spot if you want something beyond the usual pad thai or green curry you’d find elsewhere. It’s a bit of a splurge and reservations are a must, but for food lovers, it’s worth it.
Turns out the cannabis flavor wasn’t as special as you thought, huh? I get it! In Thai cooking, especially up north, cannabis leaves sometimes pop up in dishes like soups or stir-fries, adding a slightly bitter, earthy vibe. But here’s the thing—they don’t have THC (the stuff that gets you high), so they’re really just there for taste, not some crazy experience. If you were expecting a big wow moment from them, they might feel like a bit of a letdown. Still, it’s cool they’re playing with unique ingredients, right?
Final thoughts: Samrub Samrub Thai is a fantastic spot for an authentic, memorable meal in Bangkok. The cannabis leaves might not blow your mind flavor-wise, but the overall experience—chef’s creativity, cozy setup, and killer dishes—definitely will. Highly recommend giving it a try!"
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"Dining at Samrub was very, very memorable. You guys deserve one 🌟!
Every dish was packed with bold flavors; Thai spices and sauces, the team took the time to explain each dish in detailed, from the origin of the ingredients to how they were prepared and cooked.
Each portion was just right, which I find it so important in food courses as we get to enjoy without feeling full and overwhelmed.
This is the kind of dining journey I’m happy paying for 😇"
YG Y
"Truly exceptional Thai cuisine — refined, authentic, and full of heart
I had a wonderful dining experience at Samrub Samrub Thai. The food was absolutely outstanding — full of authentic Thai flavours, presented with such care and attention to detail. Every dish reflected not just great technique, but also a deep respect for Thai culinary traditions.
The ingredients were clearly of high quality, and the balance of flavours was perfect in every course. It’s rare to find a place that delivers both depth of taste and such refined presentation.
Every dish showcased high-quality ingredients and a deep respect for traditional Thai recipes, elevated in a truly elegant way. My mom especially loved how each bite reminded her of familiar flavours, but with a refined twist.
This is Thai cuisine at its finest — elevated, yet still deeply comforting and true to its roots. A well-deserved Michelin star, and I can’t wait to return."
R K
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Frequently Asked Questions
The chef's table experience is approximately 3500 Thai Baht per person, reflecting its upscale positioning.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity and limited seating.
The menu changes monthly, with themes inspired by regions, seasons, or specific culinary inspirations.
It's an intimate chef's table experience focusing on authentic Thai flavors, with a tasting menu that highlights seasonal ingredients and regional specialties.
Yes, a wine pairing is available for those interested, and rice wine is also recommended.
Visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours is suggested for a potentially more intimate dining experience.
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: In a cosy space in Sala Daeng, Chef Prin Polsuk applies serious craft and vision to classic Thai flavours, with a different theme each season – it might be Northern, it might be khao tom, but it’s always excellent, and made it at number 47 on Asia’s 50 Best this year. Why it’s loved: If Baan Tepa is the comforting feminine, then Samrub Samrub Thai might be the comforting masculine. With his long gray hair and sardonic smile, Chef Prin comes off like the uncle who would totally buy you fireworks and teach you how to shoot pool and pick locks, and don't be surprised if his young son runs through the kitchen at some point.
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is always comforting, whether in its old location on Mahaseth Road or in the present day with a larger kitchen. The warmth remains the same. You can feel the sincerity of the chef and his team through their seasonal flavours in every dish.
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Ideal for a singular, masterful expression of Thai food both past and present…. This intimate, chef’s table experience might boast a Michelin star and a just-announced 47th place on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, but accolade chasing really doesn’t feel like the point at Samrub Samrub Thai. Instead, expect a deep dive into historic Thai recipes and a regularly changing tasting menu that places fresh focus on a region, season or simply a vibe with each new menu, whether that’s a celebration of a long-lost Southern Thai seafood recipe book or a whole evening of food inspired by the poetry of the Kingdom of Lanna.Though the influences are idiosyncratic, the result is a singular, masterful expression of Thai food both past and present.
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A post shared by SAMRUB SAMRUB THAI สำรับสำหรับไทย (@samrubsamrubthai). I don’t entirely understand how Thai Chef Prin Polsuk manages to run a restaurant, as he appears to spend most of his time combing Thailand’s countryside for dishes and ingredients. The ever-changing menu at Samrub Samrub Thai reflects this relentless curiosity, and past themes have featured the sugary, meat-forward dishes of Thailand’s Muslim deep south, and the little-known cuisine of the communities living along the banks of the Mekong River.
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Headed by Prin Polsuk, formerly Nahm and Mandarin Oriental’s Sala Rim Naam, Samrub Samrub Thai is a place for people who want to take Thai food seriously. The space serves two rounds— and it’s not always easy to get a seat—at 5:30 and 8pm featuring a friendly atmosphere and new menus that keep diners coming back again and again. Attempts at elevated Thai food can often be a little stuffy, but this is a spot that doesn’t compromise on bold flavors and, occasionally, the spicy heat—not fine-dining heat, real heat.
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39/11 Soi Yommarat, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand. Samrub Samrub Thai, led by Chef Prin Polsuk, offers an approachable look into Thai cooking in a warm and relaxed setting. The team’s genuine hospitality and regularly changing menu keep things fresh, making each visit a unique experience.
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AboveDish at Samrub Samrub Thai (Photo: The World's 50 Best). Samrub Samrub Thai might just be my favourite dining destination in Bangkok. Under the guidance of chef Prin Polsuk, who honed his craft at Nahm alongside esteemed chef David Thompson, this restaurant is now one of the most coveted seats in the city.
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