Flavours from Every Corner of India: A Refined Culinary Journey at NILA Bangkok

Located on the fourth floor of the Amari Bangkok is NILA, a celebrated establishment known for its refined take on coastal Indian cuisine.

Drawing inspiration from the sun-soaked shores of Goa and the region’s deep-rooted culinary traditions, the restaurant has become a destination for those seeking a dining experience with both depth and elegance.

A year after NILA first brought the soulful rhythms of coastal India to the heart of Bangkok, the restaurant now steps into a new chapter.

Titled “Flavours from Every Corner of India”, the refreshed menu by Chef de Cuisine Syam Gopi journeys beyond the shoreline, tracing the country’s rich culinary heritage through dishes steeped in sentiment.
The bill of fare pays tribute to the regions that shaped it, celebrating flavours born from the art of slow, generous cooking.

Crowd: Ideal for intimate dinners, gatherings with friends, or elegant celebrations, NILA offers an atmosphere that balances refinement with a sense of ease and warmth.

Space: The restaurant’s interiors take cues from a Goan merchant’s home in the early 1900s, with colonial Portuguese touches, stained-glass windows, and intricate woodwork.

The centrepiece is a glowing stained-glass bar inspired by the ornate windows of Goan churches, lending the space a soft grandeur, while the open kitchen offers a peek into the craft behind each plate.

Our meal at NILA unfolded as a thoughtful journey across India’s regional flavours, beginning on the west coast with Goan favourites.

The Peri Peri Jheenga (THB 890) offered hot and sour prawns kissed by flames and finished with a smoked tomato and bell pepper chutney, followed by the comforting Ros Omelette (THB 390), a street-style curry and masala omelette served with a pillowy pav bun.

From the east, the Mochar Chop (THB 190) delivered crisp banana blossom with a sweet tomato chutney.

The northern plates brought richness, including the Anjeer Kofta (THB 220), with gooey fig-filled banana dumplings in a cashew–onion gravy, the velvety Palak Paneer (THB 280), and Delhi’s signature Butter Chicken (THB 380).

The south introduced deeper warmth through Kerala’s Thalasseri Mutton Biryani (THB 650), coconut-scented and slow-braised, as well as Tamil Nadu’s Mysore Masala Paniyaram (THB 190), petite rice and lentil rounds hiding a cosy potato filling, finished with gunpowder ghee and coconut chutney that gives each bite a little glow.

Naan in plain, garlic, or buttery variations (THB 150), along with Tandoori Roti (THB 120), completed the experience, perfect for gathering every last bit of flavour.

To close the meal, the desserts brought a gentle sweetness. The Date Kulfi (THB 270) paired reduced milk and dates with a warm sticky date pudding, a combination rooted in Delhi that felt both decadent and soul-soothing.

The Filter Kapi Misu (THB 270) drew inspiration from Karnataka’s filtered coffee culture, weaving the deep aroma of Coorg coffee into the creamy ease of tiramisu for a balanced and aromatic finish.

The cocktails mirrored the same sense of craft. The Samudra Spark (THB 380), made with Hapusa Gin, clarified tropical notes, sparkling wine, and micro herbs, was delicate and romantic.

The NILA Sour (THB 380), built on Stranger & Sons Gin, brown butter with apple, lemon, and a rose and lychee–perfumed foam, leaned sweet and tangy.

For something lively, the Puriquiri (THB 380) mixed coconut fat-washed rum, Galliano liqueur, wildflower honey, lime, and blue curaçao, finished with a crisp pani puri that made each sip playful and joyfully tropical.

Embarking on this culinary journey, choosing a single standout felt almost impossible.

Every plate carried its own personality, shaped by the palate of its parts, and a few even featured ingredients I am admittedly partial to.
(Anything with anjeer tends to win me over with that sweet–salty complexity.)

Yet the dish that truly lingered for me came from Kerala on India’s south coast.

The Meen Pollichattu (THB 620), a banana leaf–grilled snapper served with appam, delivered seaside aromatics, a satisfying bite, and a surprising depth that unfolded with each forkful.

Its subtle nod to the familiar Thai hor mok first caught my attention, but it was the flavour that stole the show. Undeniably, a must-try.

4th Floor, Amari Bangkok
847 New Petchburi Road, Ratchatewi, Bangkok 10400
Open daily from 12 PM to midnight
Tel: 02 653 9000
Instagram: @nilabkk
Facebook: @NilaBangkok
www.amari.com/bangkok/dine/nila