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About

Nusara is chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn's tribute to the grandmother who raised him, and it carries her name. Dinner is a single tasting menu that opens with a run of small, playful bites and then moves to mains served family-style, the way she cooked for him and his brother. It holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 Thailand guide, and the restaurant says it debuted at No. 3 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2023.

It suits a special-occasion dinner in the Old City, particularly after a day of temples and palaces. The restaurant is on Maha Rat Road at the edge of Tha Tien, the old neighborhood beside the royal palace, and its balcony looks across to Wat Pho, lit up after dark. Allow about two and a half hours at the table.

Recipes from home

Chef Ton calls the food Colorful Thai Cuisine and says it is neither traditional nor modern. Many of the dishes trace back to the Rattanakosin era and a few to the royal kitchens of Ayutthaya, among them tom kha, green curry and the nam phrik relishes, and every one is a dish his grandmother liked to cook for her grandsons. The 2026 menu runs from blue swimming crab curry with crisp garuda leaves and a tom kha with gourami fish to a course of four regional relishes and Thai wagyu stir-fried with holy basil. Desserts include a Thai tea ice cream sandwich and dark chocolate with fish sauce caramel.

The team

Chef Ton trained at the Culinary Institute of America and cooked in New York kitchens including Eleven Madison Park and Jean Georges before returning to Bangkok, where he also runs Le Du in Silom. His brother Chaisiri 'Tam' Tassanakajohn is the sommelier and managing director, and Somchat 'Tui' Boonsri is chef de cuisine.

Before you book

Everyone at the table, children included, takes the set menu, and the full amount is paid as a deposit when you reserve. The kitchen cannot leave out the fish and oyster sauce, shrimp paste, dried shrimp or coconut milk at the heart of its cooking, though a vegetarian menu can be arranged in advance. A private dining room takes up to six guests.

Getting there

The restaurant has no parking or valet service, so a taxi, or a walk from the temple district, is the easier way in. For drivers, the restaurant points to the public car parks at Wat Pho and the Royal Thai Navy Club.

Nuss Bar

Nuss Bar is inside Nusara and also takes the grandmother's name. Its co-founder Ronnaporn, of Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, built it around Thai Sensations: four seasonal signature cocktails, changed every three months, made with local ingredients and Thai craft spirits, alongside the classics.

Sources: Nusara, about Nusara, cuisine, Chef Ton, reservations, 2026 menu, Nuss Bar, MICHELIN Guide. Checked September 26, 2026.

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Company Name
Nusara
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Call: +66 97 293 5549
Location
336 Maha Rat Road
Bangkok, 10200
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About Nusara

Nusara is chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn's tribute to the grandmother who raised him, and it carries her name. Dinner is a single tasting menu that opens with a run of small, playful bites and then moves to mains served family-style, the way she cooked for him and his brother. It holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 Thailand guide, and the restaurant says it debuted at No. 3 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2023.

It suits a special-occasion dinner in the Old City, particularly after a day of temples and palaces. The restaurant is on Maha Rat Road at the edge of Tha Tien, the old neighborhood beside the royal palace, and its balcony looks across to Wat Pho, lit up after dark. Allow about two and a half hours at the table.

Recipes from home

Chef Ton calls the food Colorful Thai Cuisine and says it is neither traditional nor modern. Many of the dishes trace back to the Rattanakosin era and a few to the royal kitchens of Ayutthaya, among them tom kha, green curry and the nam phrik relishes, and every one is a dish his grandmother liked to cook for her grandsons. The 2026 menu runs from blue swimming crab curry with crisp garuda leaves and a tom kha with gourami fish to a course of four regional relishes and Thai wagyu stir-fried with holy basil. Desserts include a Thai tea ice cream sandwich and dark chocolate with fish sauce caramel.

The team

Chef Ton trained at the Culinary Institute of America and cooked in New York kitchens including Eleven Madison Park and Jean Georges before returning to Bangkok, where he also runs Le Du in Silom. His brother Chaisiri 'Tam' Tassanakajohn is the sommelier and managing director, and Somchat 'Tui' Boonsri is chef de cuisine.

Before you book

Everyone at the table, children included, takes the set menu, and the full amount is paid as a deposit when you reserve. The kitchen cannot leave out the fish and oyster sauce, shrimp paste, dried shrimp or coconut milk at the heart of its cooking, though a vegetarian menu can be arranged in advance. A private dining room takes up to six guests.

Getting there

The restaurant has no parking or valet service, so a taxi, or a walk from the temple district, is the easier way in. For drivers, the restaurant points to the public car parks at Wat Pho and the Royal Thai Navy Club.

Nuss Bar

Nuss Bar is inside Nusara and also takes the grandmother's name. Its co-founder Ronnaporn, of Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, built it around Thai Sensations: four seasonal signature cocktails, changed every three months, made with local ingredients and Thai craft spirits, alongside the classics.

Sources: Nusara, about Nusara, cuisine, Chef Ton, reservations, 2026 menu, Nuss Bar, MICHELIN Guide. Checked September 26, 2026.

Restaurants Fine Dining Thai Food Tasting Menu Michelin Star Old City Rattanakosin Phra Nakhon restaurants
Phone: +66 97 293 5549

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Nusara?+
At 336 Maha Rat Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, facing Wat Pho. There is no parking or valet; the nearest public car parks are at Wat Pho and the Royal Thai Navy Club, both paid.
Q. What are the opening hours?+
Nusara serves dinner only, and its reservation page gives the last order as 8:30 p.m. The MICHELIN Guide lists opening hours of 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. Confirm when you book.
Q. How do I book a table?+
Through the online reservation link on the restaurant's website, by email at nusarabkk@gmail.com, or by phone on +66 97 293 5549. A 100% deposit is required at the time of booking. For more than eight guests, email the restaurant.
Q. What is the cancellation policy?+
Bookings are non-refundable. Changes must be made at least seven business days before the booking date, and where a refund applies, 80% of the deposit is returned. A table is held for 20 minutes for late arrivals, which may shorten the meal.
Q. Is there a dress code?+
Smart casual. Flip-flops and tank tops are not allowed.
Q. Can the kitchen handle dietary restrictions?+
Allergies and dietary requirements must be given when you reserve, and last-minute requests may not be possible. Fish and oyster sauce, shrimp paste, dried shrimp and coconut milk cannot be omitted. A vegetarian menu is available by advance request.
Q. Can children dine at Nusara?+
Yes, but every guest, including children, must take the set menu.
Q. Is there a private dining room?+
Yes, for one to six guests. It requires a minimum-spend deposit of THB 60,000, plus service charge and VAT, which can be used on food and drinks, including wine to take away.
Q. Can I bring my own wine?+
Yes. Corkage is THB 2,000, plus service charge and VAT, per standard bottle.
Q. Is Nusara in the MICHELIN Guide?+
Yes. It holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.

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