Chim By Chef Noom

Tucked inside an office building, this upmarket restaurant serves Thai dishes rooted in tradition but with creative twists and stylish plating. Chef Noom, who also owns Chim by Siam Wisdom, in Bangkok, devises two multicourse tasting menus that change every season. Quality ingredients from Japan are used in conjunction with local spices, fruit and vegetables. The Lost Recipe is a 200-year-old variation of tom yum with nicely balanced flavours.

The Lost Recipe: centuries-old fish soup

• Chim by Chef Noom features The Lost Recipe, a fish soup that dates back to King Rama II’s reign and predates the familiar tom yum goong, highlighting the restaurant’s commitment to preserving historic Thai culinary heritage.

Immersive Thai culture in design: Chiang Mai chandelier and dual private dining rooms

• The dining space blends Thai elements with modern touches, anchored by a chandelier from Chiang Mai. It also offers two hidden private dining rooms—one traditional-decorated and one modern—creating contrasting atmospheres within the same restaurant.

Bangkok-to-KL Michelin distinction and rapid recognition

• Led by Bangkok-based chef Noom, Chim by Chef Noom arrived in Kuala Lumpur as a Thai fine-dining outpost and earned a Michelin star within its first year, signaling rapid international prestige for Thai cuisine outside Thailand.

Signature Ingredients

• Slipper Lobster: A spotlight seafood in Chim by Chef Noom's menu, notably in the Slipper Lobster with Thai Risotto; prized for its sweet, delicate meat and distinct texture, it anchors the restaurant's seafood-forward Thai fine-dining signature and sets the tone for seasonal/precise preparation.
• Goong Sarong (Prawns): Prawns enveloped in rice noodles, accompanied by betel-leaf wrapped green papaya salad; this dish showcases the restaurant's modern Thai technique and love for textural contrasts, making prawns a defining ingredient in Chim's repertoire.
• Oysters: Featured with a Green Chili Granita; oysters bring brackish brininess, while the granita adds cooling heat, embodying Chim's playful yet refined approach to Thai flavors.
• Green Chili: A foundational heat and brightness in the menu, prominently featured in the Oyster with Green Chili Granita and across dishes to balance richness with vibrant Thai chilies.
• Betel Leaf Wrapped Green Papaya Salad: An iconic pairing that accompanies Goong Sarong, highlighting aromatics, herbs, and the hallmark Thai balance of spicy, sour, and fragrant notes.
• The Lost Recipe Fish Soup: A centuries-old Thai soup rediscovered; the dish anchors Chim's philosophy of cultural preservation and seafood-centric depth, typically built on a clear, aromatic fish stock with Thai herbs and spices.