Nahm-Jim & the L'Orient Lounge

Nahm-Jim is a popular family-run Thai restaurant over two floors, often full, in the town centre, with red and white walls, a wooden floor and some South-East Asian decorations. Produce is flown in weekly from Bangkok, the cooking is consistently of a high standard, and presentation is ever attractive. After a starter like spicy fishcakes, move on to a curry (lamb massaman, perhaps, slowly braised with shallots and potatoes in a gentle sauce), Thai-style local scallops, pan-fried in a garlic, oyster and miso sauce served with a spicy dip, and end with a deep-fried banana in coconut and honey with coconut ice cream. The long menu of authentic dishes gives plenty of scope and includes a selection from Japan as well as around half a dozen banquets.