AT THE HELM OF SAMYAN IS CHEF SIMOND, A BANGKOK-BORN CHEF WHOSE CULINARY JOURNEY BRIDGES THE TRADITIONAL KITCHENS OF THAILAND WITH THE EVOLVING PALATES OF NEW YORK. DRAWING FROM REGIONAL THAI TRADITIONS—ESPECIALLY THE FIERY CUISINE OF THE SOUTH AND THE HERBAL, AROMATIC NOTES OF CENTRAL THAILAND—CHEF SIMOND CRAFTS DISHES THAT CELEBRATE HERITAGE WHILE EMBRACING INNOVATION.
WITH A FOCUS ON BALANCE, SEASONALITY, AND DEEP RESPECT FOR INGREDIENTS, CHEF SIMOND’S APPROACH IS BOTH SOULFUL AND SOPHISTICATED—BRINGING NUANCED FLAVORS TO EVERY PLATE WITH THOUGHTFUL TECHNIQUE AND PASSION.
INSPIRED BY THE RICHNESS OF THAI CULTURE AND THE MINIMALIST ELEGANCE OF URBAN DESIGN, SAMYAN’S INTERIORS ARE CALM YET EXPRESSIVE. NATURAL WOODS, WARM LIGHTING, AND CAREFULLY CURATED GREENERY CREATE A SERENE ATMOSPHERE THAT MIRRORS THE DEPTH AND BEAUTY OF THE CUISINE. THE DINING ROOM OFFERS A SETTING THAT IS BOTH WELCOMING AND INTIMATE—A PLACE WHERE GUESTS CAN CONNECT OVER VIBRANT FOOD AND GENUINE HOSPITALITY.
SAMYAN’S MENU CELEBRATES THE BOLD, LAYERED FLAVORS OF AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE. CHEF SIMOND HIGHLIGHTS TIME-HONORED DISHES USING PREMIUM INGREDIENTS, FRESH HERBS, AND HOUSE-MADE SAUCES—PREPARED WITH CARE, FIRE, AND BALANCE.
SIGNATURE DISHES INCLUDE:
SAMYAN FRIED FISH
CRISPY WHOLE BRANZINO TOPPED WITH GOLDEN GARLIC, DRIED CHILI, CILANTRO, CARAMELIZED FISH SAUCE, AND SPICY SEAFOOD SAUCE.
TOM YUM GOONG
CREAMY BANGKOK-STYLE HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP, MUSHROOMS, LEMONGRASS, CHILIES, AND YOUNG COCONUT MEAT.
SAUTÉED SATOR
SOUTHERN-STYLE STIR-FRY OF GROUND PORK AND SHRIMP WITH SATOR BEANS, LEMONGRASS, LIME LEAVES, AND SPICY CURRY PASTE.
LUMP CRAB FRIED RICE
WOK-FRIED JASMINE RICE WITH LUMP CRAB, EGG, AND SCALLIONS, SERVED WITH CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CHILI SEAFOOD SAUCE.
GAR PROW BEEF
GROUND ANGUS BEEF STIR-FRIED WITH HOLY BASIL AND CHILIES, TOPPED WITH A CRISPY THAI FRIED EGG.