The story
Perched on stilts above the water in Tambon Ko Yao Yai, Ban Rim Nam offers a quintessential dining experience that requires a boat ride to reach. This waterfront destination specializes in authentic southern Thai cuisine and fresh seafood, providing a serene backdrop for a memorable meal. The menu highlights include the fried sea bass with seafood sauce, chicken sauté, and gum saong, all of which capture the vibrant flavors of the region.
The restaurant has earned a stellar reputation, with creator Luke Martin noting that the journey is "absolutely worth the trip" specifically for their signature hot coconut banana dessert. Whether you are a local or a traveler exploring the area, Ban Rim Nam stands out as a must-visit spot for those seeking high-quality, traditional dishes in a unique, picturesque setting.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
“This is called gum saong. It's a shrimp that's deep fried in noodles, wrapped in noodles, and deep fried. Served with sweet chili sauce. Super crunchy. There's actual noodles wrapped around the shrimp. Yum.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Ban Rim Nam. Most active: Luke Martin
Ban Rim Nam is a waterfront restaurant on stilts in Phuket, accessible by boat, serving authentic southern Thai food and seafood, with a signature hot coconut banana dessert that is absolutely worth the trip.
Dishes mentioned
Gum Saong
This is called gum saong. It's a shrimp that's deep fried in noodles, wrapped in noodles, and deep fried. Served with sweet chili sauce. Super crunchy. There's actual noodles wrapped around the shrimp. Yum.
Chicken Sauté
This is the chicken sauté. I like the presentation sticking into a pineapple. And then a little bit of peanut sauce. Oh yeah, that's delicious.
Fried Sea Bass with Seafood Sauce
This is a fried sea bass. Deep fried. In Thailand, they call it seafood sauce — chili, garlic, very fresh fish. Not too spicy. Oh my god, delicious. Love it. Fresh.
Coconut Banana Dessert
This is their signature dessert here at Ban Rim Nam. It's a hot coconut with banana. Served hot. There are chunks of coconut, big chunks of banana. Oh, look at that. It's awesome. It's hot, too. There's also sesame seeds in it. Perfectly sweet. You taste the banana. That's worth coming for. I've actually never seen this in Thailand before. Served right in the coconut. Hot. Sweet but not too sweet. Perfect.
