--- title: "Chim by Chef Noom — One-Star Thai in Bukit Bintang, KL" description: "Chim by Chef Noom runs a single nightly tasting menu built around the fermented, sour, and chili-forward flavours of Isaan and the Thai south, plated with a…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/chim-by-chef-noom/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur # Chim by Chef Noom A One MICHELIN Star Thai tasting counter in Bukit Bintang that treats regional heat and funk as technique, not folklore. FlightLogic expert score: **9.1/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [Thai](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/thai/) Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant. Quick answer **Is Chim by Chef Noom worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.1/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for special occasions, food enthusiasts, date night. ## About Chim by Chef Noom Chim by Chef Noom runs a single nightly tasting menu built around the fermented, sour, and chili-forward flavours of Isaan and the Thai south, plated with a precision that reads more kaiseki than street stall. Chef Noom's kitchen makes its own nam pla ra and som tam pastes in-house, ages its own fish sauce in ceramic crocks visible from the eight-seat counter, and refuses to mute the funk for a Kuala Lumpur palate — this is the rare "refined" Thai menu that still bites back. Expect a pacing that moves from cold, acid-driven openers into a live-fire course cooked over mangrove charcoal, with rice arriving late and deliberately, the way it would at a home table in Khon Kaen. ## Menu highlights - **Nam Prik Ong with Charred Heirloom Vegetables** RM 68 *Northern Thai chili-pork relish, three-day fermented, served with a wood-fired vegetable plate* - **Mangrove-Grilled River Prawn, Nam Jim Seafood** RM 128 *Whole prawn over charcoal, head roe spooned back over the tail meat tableside* - **Chim's Khao Soi, Aged Fish Sauce Broth** RM 96 *Slow-cracked coconut cream, hand-cut egg noodles, crisped and soft in the same bowl* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.1/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The nam pla ra course is not shy at all, which I loved — most KL tasting menus round the edges off Isaan food and this one doesn't. Eight seats around the fire means you watch every course get built. — Priya Ramachandran · 14 May 2026 Response from Chim by Chef Noom Thank you Priya — the crocks by the counter are three months into that batch right now. Glad it read the way we intended. 2. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample Excellent execution on the khao soi and the grilled prawn was the best thing I've eaten in Bukit Bintang this year. Pacing slowed a lot between courses six and seven on a Friday night. — Marcus Lindqvist · 2 April 2026 ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### How far in advance should I book Chim by Chef Noom? Reserve 3 to 4 weeks out for weekend seatings; the eight-seat counter turns over fast and Friday and Saturday dates are typically gone within days of release. Weeknight tables are easier to secure with a week's notice. ### Does the tasting menu accommodate spice sensitivity or dietary restrictions? The kitchen will dial back chili heat on request but the fermented and funky notes (nam pla ra, aged fish sauce) are structural to several courses and not substitutable. Vegetarian adaptations are possible with 48 hours' notice; note the menu is not built around avoiding fish sauce. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 18:30–23:00 **Wednesday** 18:30–23:00 **Thursday** 18:30–23:00 **Friday** 18:30–23:30 **Saturday** 18:00–23:30 **Sunday** 18:00–22:30 ### Features - Reservations accepted - Wheelchair accessible Last updated: 5 June 2026 ## Location ## More in Kuala Lumpur