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nam nam | Maxvorstadt A while ago, I went to eat at Nam Nam again with my companion. It's a Thai restaurant on Amalienstraße – a side street off Theresienstraße – and easily accessible by public transport (Odeonsplatz or the university). We chose Nam Nam online, or rather, I was in the mood for Thai food, so we ended up there relatively spontaneously. Reservations are necessary in the evenings, but during the day, a spontaneous visit works quite well. Only a few tables were occupied when we were there.
We were greeted immediately upon entering by a very friendly waitress who asked if we had a reservation and then let us choose our own seats. We selected a table for two by the window, overlooking Amalienstrasse. Right next to it were five wooden tables, already set for up to 10 people each.
Nam Nam is cozy and attractively furnished, radiating a pleasant ambiance. From the outside, I hadn't guessed that the restaurant could accommodate so many people and be so appealingly designed. Right at the entrance stands a mint-green tuk-tuk, its windshield displaying the cocktail of the week written in colorful markers (from €4.50). The walls and white pillars are covered with glass panels featuring printed floral motifs. Large, pink flower heads, water lilies, grasses, and water features subtly enhance the otherwise bare walls. Overall, numerous details create a harmonious and cohesive atmosphere in Nam Nam. The paper placemats double as drink menus, while the food menus are tear-off, checkable A5 slips of paper that the server takes back to the kitchen after the customer has made their selection. A fresh rose on every table, a long bar made of gleaming, polished cherry wood, bamboo canes and grasses in a huge display window behind the bar, colorful lights, sophisticated lamps, parquet floors, very tall arched windows, fresh flowers, and many other decorative elements make Nam Nam a wonderful restaurant and make you want to linger over your meal longer than necessary. (There are always places where you want to pay and jump up as soon as you've finished eating.) This certainly also has something to do with the fact that the restaurant was practically empty when we arrived, and we had peace and quiet – after about an hour, the restaurant became a little busier.
I wasn't really hungry, so I just ordered a chai tea for €3.50, which was delicious, hot, and very chai-like. My companion ordered a mango juice spritzer, which was very fruity and yellow 🙂 (also €3.50). Before we even ordered, we were served a small bowl of hot lemongrass tea – I didn't touch it, but it was definitely on the house and would certainly have been a great way to warm up if you were feeling cold.
As a starter, we ordered the Nam Nam appetizer combination for €7.90. Since we had recently eaten Vietnamese food ( Happy QuynhHaving previously ordered appetizers there for over 11 euros – which were rather unsatisfying – we were all the more delighted by what we got for just under eight euros. You should definitely check out the photo To: A very generous and varied appetizer platter with three different, attractively presented sauces and various appetizer options with dipping sticks, etc. Definitely worth the money. The appetizer was served very quickly – at the same time as the drinks. For the main course, my companion ordered Pad Thai (€8.90). This was also served relatively quickly after the empty appetizer platter was cleared. The Pad Thai was delicious, not the best we've ever had, but certainly tasty, appropriate for the low price, and overall something we could and would order again.
Overall, the service was exemplary, incredibly friendly, efficient, and attentive. The waitress even asked me at one point – since I was taking handwritten notes – if I was from the newspaper :-), engaged in some small talk with us, and kept a watchful eye on us to ensure we were satisfied and if we had any further requests. As mentioned, the ambiance is very pleasant, and while the food certainly isn't Michelin-starred, it's perfectly acceptable and delicious. The ordering system is also, in my opinion, very well designed, as the entire menu is displayed on a small slip of paper, allowing you to create your own meal. (You can see the full selection in the photo.) Food.There's also a small weekly menu (you can see it in my photos) with dishes ranging from €8.90 to €13.90, such as Gäng Khua Nüa – beef in a red curry coconut milk sauce with bell peppers, chili peppers, coconut, and rice, or Tahle Phat Teriyaki – fried egg noodles with curry paste, chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, chili peppers, spring onions, bean sprouts, and Thai basil. Definitely worth a try, and the prices are perfectly reasonable. We paid €23 including tip. (!) The restaurant is practically in the heart of the city – where else can you eat your fill in such a nice atmosphere for under €25? 🙂
As mentioned, cocktails are also available. Happy Hour at Nam Nam always starts at 10 pm, and every cocktail costs just €4.90. Together with the lounge area, the restaurant offers approximately 220 seats. The adjoining lounge has about 50 seats and a very different design. You can find out more about it here. here Look at the pictures – I haven't actually seen the lounge myself. Give it a try and see for yourself – you definitely won't be disappointed. Card payments are accepted. If you really want to splurge, you can even get a Nam Nam card (50 Euro/100 Euro with a 15% discount!) and eat Thai food until you drop. 🙂 I'd recommend a visit. Have fun!
I'll be back: Definitely – a very affordable and delicious restaurant in Munich's city center. The restaurant's statement on their website Website That sums it up quite well: „"If you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and have a taste for exotic, light but healthy food, then nam nam, with its balanced traditional Thai cuisine and its touch of modern ambience, is just right for you."“
Place visited: Nam Nam
Address: Amalienstraße 25, 80333 Munich
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