Under the night sky, the beautifully shining temple of Wat Pho, a symbol of Bangkok, spreads out before your eyes. Enjoying a meal in front of this fantastical view is truly dramatic. Bangkok has many unique restaurants, but Nusara is the one that most evokes the travel urge.
The inspiration for the cuisine comes from Chef Tong's childhood memories of dining with his grandmother. The restaurant's name comes from his grandmother's name. The course menu consists of around 12 dishes, including traditional Thai dishes such as red curry, tom yum goong, and tom kha gai, but the dishes that are actually served are often quite surprising.
Take Kaeng Poo, a classic southern Thai yellow curry with crab, usually served with thin rice noodles called sen mee. However, here, crispy fried sen mee is placed on top of the spicy, rich curry, and sprinkled with chili, turmeric, and black pepper powder to add color.
The iconic street food, gapow, is served with a beautifully marinated steak. The chef's playful spirit transforms this ordinary, unpretentious Thai dish into a modern reimagining, elevating it to a special dish.
The gaeng poo (pictured in the foreground) is accented by the texture of the eggs of the rare horseshoe crab (pictured in the background, left). The rich curry is paired with a cocktail made from a thick, doburoku-like liquor produced in Lampang province. 
Tom Kha (photo left) is a coconut soup with shrimp as the main ingredient. Chili oil adds a spicy kick. Ut, a local liquor from northeastern Thailand, is mixed with mango juice (photo right), which goes well with coconut. 
The beautifully marbling steak is served with Gapao Nua (pictured in the foreground). A glass of Red Jungle grappa from Khao Yai Winery Gran Monte mixed with grape juice brings out the flavor of the meat.
The chef's younger brother, sommelier Tam, carefully selects wines from Thai wineries, and there is also a selection of local Thai sake, which makes for a fun pairing with the food.
As a highlight of the trip, we would like to savor with all five senses a new form of Thai tradition at a charming restaurant in a house that is over 50 years old.
The dining area overlooking the temple is on the second and third floors. Before being seated, we were given a tour of the building. 
At Nuss Bar on the first floor, you can enjoy a drink that is full of Thai flavor.
