Jim Thompson was an American who made Thailand his home — a man captivated by its culture, craft, and community. Best known as the “Thai Silk King,” he revived and globalized the Thai silk industry, while opening his home to friends, artists, and travelers from around the world. His spirit of discovery and deep appreciation for Thai heritage continue to inspire us today.
At Jim Thompson, A Thai Restaurant, we carry that legacy forward by working hand in hand with local producers, choosing seasonal ingredients, and creating dishes that reflect both tradition and modern Thai creativity. Our menu spans the diverse flavors of the country — from timeless recipes to contemporary interpretations — each prepared with care and designed to be enjoyed by all.
In the Thai way, dining is about sharing. Our dishes are meant for the middle of the table, encouraging conversation, connection, and a sense of togetherness. It’s the same warmth and hospitality Jim Thompson extended to his guests, welcoming them into his home with food and friendship. That spirit lives on here, in every meal we serve.
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‘APPITIZERS & THAI SALADS’
*Signature Dish
Mhok Esan Pla Talay
Char-Grilled Fish of the Day, Marinated in Traditional North-eastern Thai Flavours, Infused with Dill, Lemongrass, Fresh Herbs, Local Vegetables and Wrapped in Banana Leaf
*Signature Dish
Yum Som O Goong
Seasonal Pomelo Salad with Wild Prawns , Tossed in a Spicy Herbal Dressing, Cashew Nuts and Fresh Herbs
Steamed Surat Thani Crab Meat Combined with Homemade Featherback Fish Cake in Red Curry Paste, Betel Leaves and Topped with Steamed Horseshoe Crab Roe
Soi Gaem Wua
All-Time Favorite Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup with Hand-Cut Egg Noodles, Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek, and Fragrant Coconut Broth, Topped with Crispy Egg Noodles, Chili Oil and House-Made Pickled Vegetables
Pad Sen Chanthaburi
Classic Chanthaburi Wok-Fried Rice Noodles with Crispy Soft-Shell Crab, Caramelized Tamarind Palm Sugar, Large Dried Shrimps, Pickled Chinese Radish, Mung Bean Sprouts and Chinese Chive
Yaowarat Labor Street Fried Rice -- Aromatic Wok-Smoked Fried Rice Inspired by the Bustling Street Stalls of Yaowarat, Stir-Fried to Perfection with Free-Range Chicken, Baby Shrimps and Ayutthaya Salted River Fish
Tom Kha Gai Baan Pla Haeng
Classic Thai Coconut Soup with Free-Range Local Chicken (Gai Baan), Simmered in an Aromatic Coconut Milk Broth Infused with Galangal, Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Fresh Herbs, Enhanced by the Smoky and Savory Depth of Smoked Dried Fish
Traditional Koh Samui Clam Soup Simmered in a Rich, Aromatic Coconut Milk Broth, Infused with Clove, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal and Thai Shallots
*Signature Dish
Thai Banana Prawn with Chu Chee Curry, Prawn’s Fat and Homemade Spices, Topped with Fresh Kaffir Lime Leaves
Traditional Thai Bitter Cassia Leaves Curry with Light Coconut Milk, Slow-Stewed Grass-Fed Beef Cheeks, Served with Grilled Salted Thai Mackerel and Fresh Thai Sweet Basil
Wok-Stir-Fried Cuttlefish, Yaowarat Style (Bangkok’s Chinatown) with Spring Onion, Onion, Large Yellow Chili and Salted Duck Egg Sauce
Whole Fish of the Day with Bitter Orange Sauce and Seasonal Thai Fruits, Featuring a Homemade Sauce Made from Tamarind Paste, Palm Sugar, Premium Fish Sauce and Bitter Orange (Som Za)
Char-Grilled Wagyu Beef Striploin (Marbling Score 6–7) with Salted Coconut Cream and Tamarind-Spiced Curry, Served with Pumpkin Purée, Wild Vegetables and Grilled Baby Corn
Jim’s Favourite Yaowarat Style Stewed Thai Kurobuta Pork Shank Marinated in Bold Spices, Served with Hong Kong Kale, Stewed Duck Egg, Tangy House-Pickled Vegetables and Spicy Yellow Chili Sauce *Signature Dish
Wok-Stir-Fried Minced Kurobuta Pork with Fermented Chinese Olives (Nam Liab), Soft Confit Long Eggplant and Aromatic Thai Basil
Fried
Smoky Fried Jasmine Rice with Cashew Nut, Spring Onion and Green Lime
Wok-Stir-Fried Local Asian Greens of the Day
Organic Brown Jasmine Rice of the Day from Jim Thompson Farm
Fresh Coconut Palm Sugar from Phetchaburi / Rose Syrup / Soda / Uthaithip Bitter
Organic Mango Purée / Coconut Cream / Mango Sticky Rice Syrup / Soda Water / Mango Soft Jelly
Fresh Coconut Palm Sugar from Phetchaburi / Fresh Lemon Juice / Wild Honey / Egg white
COCKTAILS’
Chalong Bay Phuket Rum / Kosapan Pandan / Fresh Passion Fruit / Wild Honey / Samui Craft Soda
Mekhong Thai Spirit / Salted Caramel / Maple Syrup / Fresh Lemon Juice / Crispy Mini Waffle
Lanna Thai Spirit / Jim Thompson’s Farm Mulberry Jam / Lime Juice / Homemade Mulberry Compote / Soda Bulldog London Dry Gin, Thai Sweet Basil, Fresh Cucumber, Homemade Lime Syrup
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
& Refreshing Aperol Spritz
An Italian Summer Favourite. A Vibrant Blend of Aperol, Prosecco, Soda and Fresh Orange Slices Served Over Ice for A Refreshing and Relaxing Sip
A Classic and Elegant Cocktail, the Bellini Combines Smooth Peach Puree with Crisp, Refreshing House Sparkling Wine, Creating a Perfectly Balanced Drink That’s Light, Fruity and Effervescent— Ideal for Any celebration.
A Timeless Blend of Bulldog Gin, Campari and Sweet vermouth, Delivering a Perfect Harmony of Bitterness and Botanicals
Fashioned
A Classic Cocktail Made with Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey, Sugar, Bitters and a Twist of Citrus for a Timeless and Rich Flavour
Sweet and Sour
A Timeless Cocktail, Blending the Smooth Warmth of Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey with the Bright Acidity of Lemon and the Subtle Sweetness of Syrup. It’s a Well-Ba lanced, Refreshing Drink with a Perfect Mix of Tart and Smooth Flavours.
Fizz
A Bright and Refreshing Classic — Bulldog Gin Shaken with Fresh Lemon Juice and Syrup, Topped with Sparkling Water for an Effervescent Finish. Light, Citrusy and Perfectly Balanced.
JIM’S TONIC SERIES!
The Gin Tonic Bartender Series offers a unique twist on the classic cocktail, featuring a curated selection of gins paired with distinct tonics to enhance their flavours.
Saneha Thai Gin – Bitter Water Thai Classic Tonic
A bold, aromatic blend that captures the essence of Thai botanicals and a slightly bitter finish.
Kosapan Botanical - Bitter Water Thai Floral Tonic
A floral, aromatic pairing that brings out the delicate, herbal notes of the gin, infused with Thai-inspired floral hints.
Tanqueray London Dry Gin – Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic 350
A timeless combination, where the crispness of Tanqueray gin pairs perfectly with the sharp, refreshing zing of Indian tonic.
Bulldog London Dry Gin - Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic 350
A smooth and aromatic blend that layers bright citrus notes. Lightly effervescent and perfectly balanced, this refined take on a classic offers a refreshing, elegant sip with every pour.
Each pairing is expertly crafted to deliver a truly refreshing experience with every sip
LOCAL THAI BEERS
Fullmoon Brewworks Original Thai Craft Beers
Bussaba Ex-weisse 280
The Extra-Hefeweizen beer with a Phuket’s ginger flower. Tropical fruit and pronounce soft ginger flower notes.Chewy, light, and refreshing.
Chalawan Pale Ale
The flagship beer from Full Moon Brewworks, Phuket. Tropical lychee with citrus and floral notes. Bold but smooth in flavour.
280
Classic Beer
Singha Reserve
Full-bodied 5.3% lager beer, brewed with longer brewing maturation, delivering a rich flavor with uplifting hoppy and floral notes.
250
Chatri IPA 280
A rich IPA that’s bursting with a variety of flavors to gleefully please craft palates. Chatri tickles the senses with citrusy notes, flowery aromas, andt he sweet sourness of grapefruit.
Sai Yok Springs by Radach Family & Co. Organics is Thailand’s first closed-loop, locally-sourced premium mineral water brand. Our search for the purest and most delicious water source in Thailand led us to the western province of Kanchanaburi. Deep in the Sai Yok Valley, between two national parks, lies an untouched oasis of natural spring water that is fresh, crisp and palatable to the tongue. The natural filtration through hundreds of meters of limestone in Erawan National Park produces a water that is not only pristine, but naturally high in calcium and low in nitrate.
BITTER WATER
ORGANIC FRUIT JUICE
PREMIUM THAI COFFEE
Voyage Noir, Premium Arabica form Pang Oung blending with Robusta selected from Huay Nam Khun. Excellent in taste and outstanding long finish and round.
KADKOKAO CHOCOLATE
Thai Craft Chocolate Maker. Kadkokoa highlights the natural and true taste of Thai cacao beans with as little intervention as possible through the ‘Single Origin’ style.
VOYAGE LOOSE LEAF TEA
Voyage is a brand that is locally sourced and environmentally friendly. Experience in the Art of Blending.
tea - Sencha Shizuoka summer
Beautiful green colored Sencha from the Shizouka prefecture harvested in the summer months for a wonderful fresh cup with a slight tartness at the end.
tea - Thai oolong
Delicate fresh Oolong from the plantations surrounding the Chiang Mai region imparting a cup of green herbaceous notes along with a slight sweetness at the end. Black tea - Thai forest tea
A Forest climate and fresh mountain water allows tea leaves to produce excellent natural flavors.
Flavored black tea - Tropical fruit
This tropical tea hands you a visa to paradise - iced or hot, with flavors such as jackfruit, mango, and rose, you can’t go wrong!
Herbal infusion - Chamomile blossom organic
Chamomile tea has a pleasant and relaxing effect and tastes typically tangy and aromatic.
infusion - Thai ginger & Bael fruit
Thai ginger a must for any tea drinker who enjoys a spicy cup and this Bael fruit is grown in Thailand and is unique as it offers an exotic tropical taste.
