rim naam - the oberoi

ended up selecting rim naam to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and it turned out to be a good decision. as suggest by many people, the ambiance is really nice and comfortable. also the service and food was very good. although the price mentioned for 2 people was just 3000 but it turned out to be more than double. but for special occasions, the experience was worth it.

one of my favorites. from the loud horns and sound of vehicles outside, you'll suddenly enter the paradise. birds, colourful fishes and smiling waiters will give a sudden sock of peace. and the food is just awesome. we are a big fan of thai food and after aroy got changed to yet-another-pub we were looking for some authentic thai food. and here you go.

awesome ambience, liked the seating inside a gazebo. was disappointed that few items i wanted were not available. had kha sey soup , thought chicken satay was too salty, potato was delicious. yellow curry with rice was very good. disappointed that ice tea was served almost after my lunch was over.

the ambience is amazing, so is the courtesy of people inside. my personal favourite was eggplant, which was better than even the non vegetarian dishes. not to mention the pan fried noodle:)

i am a foodie from bangalore and have tried almost all cuisines. thai  has never been my top choice cuisine - but rim naam changed that to some extent. this is probably the best place for thai food in bangalore and was a memorable experience.

the staff were very friendly and the manager(? - the madam in blue) found the time to talk to us - much appreciated.

but this place is pricey compared to other places with similar ambience and quality of food. 

excellent ambience, excellent food, excellent service. 
will visit again.

ps: have never been to thailand - so my definitions of thai cuisine are solely based on what california, new york and bangalore have to offer.

had heard a lot about the place and honestly was touch disappointed with the variety in the set menu. at the price they charge, the spread was way too limited, specially only 2 desserts. yes the ambience, quality of crowd and hospitality is good and food taste is good but too less for the steep prices

bottom line : rather should we call it the top line - the best thai food in town. i have been going to rim naam for almost about a decade now. the ambience is brilliant, the service top class and the food here is as good as you can get. i also like the fact that the chef on most occasions comes by just to check if we are happy with the food or he could do anything differently to make it better. mind you, never have i had to ask to do anything differently.  if i am to pick my top 5 restaurants in bangalore,rim naam is sure to get a spot.

wonderful evening! going there for the 3rd time, it never ceases to amaze me. service prompt & courteous. food: outstanding. i was bowled over by the thai green curry (veg) - dish of the day. thai veg spring rolls were very good as well. varun nayyar

we have been to rim naam for our anniversary day.
it's just perfect place for your special day to make it more special.
have informed on phone regarding my special occasion and whole staff was aware of it..
thai food taste and presentation was up to the brand name oberoi carries. loved the food..
staff was courteous and well aware of menu..
and in the end icing on the cake complementary made our day more special..
thankyou rim naam for d wonderful experience.

rim naam came highly recommended for its great food and fantastic ambience, and we decided to give it a shot on a weekend night. walking upto the restaurant, i knew we were in for something special!
the cobbled road to the restaurant snakes across the oberoi’s back lawns, through adorable little stone arches and leads to a very large, warmly-lit gazebo. despite the chaos of mg road just a few hundred meters away and the activity in the hotel itself a few feet across the lawns, rim naam is almost fairytale-like in its aesthetics. the gazebo is open on all sides and very simply decorated with lanterns and plants. the granite floor, slated wooden tables and the standard wooden chairs aren’t special in their own right, but they contribute to the casual, understated elegance of this unique outdoor location. add to that the cool bangalore weather, the greenery around and even the small noises made by the odd cricket or two all and you have an ambience of unadulterated beauty, peace and quiet. big thumbs up to the team for creating this gem!
on the recommendation of the server, we started our meal with the thai mushroom salad, about which we were highly sceptical. turned out our concerns were unfounded, because this was by far the most delicious mushroom salad i’ve ever eaten in my life! it comprised a delicious blend of white fungus, shiitake mushroom and button mushrooms, doused in a light chili, sugar and lemon dressing. while the dressing was very similar to that of a som tam salad, the mushrooms added a very robust, meaty taste and texture. moreover, the salad was tossed through with red onions, spring onions and loads of fresh mint. the mint added oodles of freshness and turned the salad from a simple blend of mushrooms into an inspiring and unique flavor combination. a winner of a dish, and probably one that will prompt me to go back to rim naam again and again!
for the main course, we went with a pad see yoo noodle dish (i don’t remember what it was called on this menu, but it was exactly like pad see yoo) and another recommended dish, the pak choy and asparagus stir-fry.
frankly, i was a bit disappointed in the stir fry. that’s not because it was a sub-par dish, but because there was nothing that special about it! the vegetables (asparagus, mushroom, and pak choy) comprised very high-quality, fresh product and were cooked to perfection with a bit of bite remaining. the little pieces of fried garlic on top added a nice zing, and the light soy-based sauce was also fairly delicious. overall, it was an extremely good plate of stir-fried vegetables but i don’t think it deserves to be a special item—where is the uniqueness factor?
the noodle dish, too, was very good but nothing extraordinary. the flat noodles were nicely cooked and tossed together with carrots, broccoli and baby corn. the soy-based sauce was tasty but not spicy, as expected, making this a nice, light dish that complemented the vegetables nicely.
if the main course was rather standard, the desserts, like the starter, took the meal to a high once again. they brought us two dishes of flavoured crème brulee—one with coconut, the other with lemongrass. both had a light yet creamy texture hidden beneath a glossy, glassy layer of caramel and it was a total foodie’s delight to break through that sugar layer and dig into the calorie-laden deliciousness underneath. the flavors were subtle and interwoven through the classic dessert with ease, such that they didn’t see at all odd or forced, as i had feared they would—who would have though coconut/ lemongrass and crème brulee would marry so well together? it’s a pleasant surprise to find a dessert that i actually like on a thai menu, and this was truly exceptional.
overall, the meal was rather excellent and elevated to a new level by the ambience. the service, too, was exceptional—polite, helpful and pleasant—and i have a feeling this would make an excellent choice for a romantic meal on a special occasion. while the main course may have been a bit uninspiring, the starters and desserts show rim naam’s potential and i’d definitely like to give it another shot to see what else they can deliver.
is there a big hole in my pocket? sort of. at inr 3,500 for two people, rim naam is definitely not cheap but well worth it for what they offer. i can’t wait to go back!

what's left to say about rim naam that hasn't been said already? great food, better service and a gazebo setting that's almost fairytale-ish, this one's the entire package!

we started off with a tom yum soup and then moved to the pandan chicken. my only gripe, if anything, was the surprisingly small serving of the chicken. for the mains, we stuck to the pad thai and the fried rice, both with seafood/prawns and accompanied by the chicken stir fry with cashews. tried and tested safe choices they might be, but every dish was close to perfect and the portions were sizable too. 

the reservations desk had asked us if we were celebrating anything special with them. on an affirmative answer, they actually arranged for a chocolate mousse cake on-the-house, and it was a great way to end a memorable lunch. that's the oberoi service for you :)

it's a pricey affair, yes. but then, great experiences don't come cheap, no? highly highly recommended.

excellent ambience, great food, good location, average service.
certainly one of the best thai food outlets in the city in terms of taste. limited choice of dishes to choose from.

the set up is indeed very romantic. i sat on the table besides the pond. the frogs croaking and the fountains gurgling made it an interesting set up. the entrance is through the cave which is something different. it's set up in the garden of the hotel. we ordered the grape cooler which is a drink made of lychees and grapes. tasty. then we ordered the chicken wrapped in pangdang leaves, the pork belly fat. the pomelo salad, green curry and jasmine rice. the food is good and lives up to the expectation of oberoi worthy food.

great place, awesome food!! had taken my wife on her birthday & the place sure didn't disappoint on the quality of food. wish the lighting at the table was a tad dimmer for a "romantic" dinner. however, the attentive servers made sure we were well looked after.

we had ordered the grilled tenderloin & the pork belly for starters, which were absolutely yum. this was followed by steam fish in lemon, garlic, coriander, chilli sauce that was superb (ordered medium hot but it left us sweating) & tenderloin massaman curry with steamed rice.

thoroughly enjoyed our food & evening. do remember this is the oberoi & is not light on your wallet. however, the quality of produce & taste of the food are sensational.

definately on my list of "must visit for special occasions" place.

i have beautiful memories of the ponds in the oberoi from when i was a child. i used to come here peer down at the koi fish fascinated with their colours. rim naam is located right above this pond, so would be great for lunch if the weather permits. i however went for a nice romantic dinner. the food was just wonderful, however would recommend that the staff be more aware of the menu and what each dish entails for it truly to be first class. if you love thai food and delicate flavours - you should give them a visit.