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Thai Food and Culture festival

NOK NOK participated in the Thai Food and Culture Festival

On Saturday, August 24th, the Thai Food and Culture Festival came once again take place at the Balti Jaam Market, where the NOK NOK family offered exotic flavors to enjoy on the spot or take away.

This year’s festival was larger than ever: nearly 20 representatives of Thai culture promised to participate, bringing the culinary arts, customs, culture, and beauty of this wonderful country closer to us. For the second year in a row, the NOK NOK restaurant, led by head chef Khampan Pukdangpan, also participated.

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The Michelin Guide 2024 award

Our restaurant NOK NOK has received the recognition as Michelin Guide New Entry!

We have a reason to celebrate! Michelin has once again recognised Estonia’s restaurants, and this year our NOK NOK has been honoured as a new entrant. Our team is overjoyed and incredibly proud because our daily efforts have earned us this significant accolade!

Michelin inspectors highlighted that NOK NOK offers fresh, zingy, and flavour-packed dishes covering many different regions of Thailand. As a real bonus, they noted the opportunity to try a wide selection of dishes from our tasting menu, and they particularly loved our chicken satay, rich curries, and delicious desserts. Our loyal customers have shared the same opinion! We look forward to welcoming new guests to experience our authentic Thai flavours and discover their favourites!

NOK NOK is part of the Tallink Group and Club One discounts also apply here!

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NOK NOK summer menu 2024

Summer Menu at NOK NOK

This summer, indulge in new and authentic Thai flavours, perfect for enjoying with friends and loved ones on our summer terrace, if the weather allows!

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NOK NOK

NOK NOK restaurant brings the genuine flavours of the Kingdom of Thailand right to the Old Town of Tallinn. Head chef Khampan Pukdangpan is responsible for the authenticity of NOK NOK’s flavours. In our restaurant, with its combination of Eastern and Nordic interior design, the most authentic Thai dishes are prepared under his professional guidance in a manner and style that is traditional for the people of Thailand.

The restaurant has six different halls. The restaurant’s main area, which can accommodate 42 guests, is located in the depths of the building. The restaurant also has three smaller dining areas, a seminar room with a projector and other equipment, and also a well-appointed kitchen for cooking classes, where up to 20 people can test their skills. NOK NOK has a total area of 600 square metres.

Restaurant NOK NOK belongs to the prestigious White Guide list of the best Nordic restaurants.

Khampan Pukdangpan

Executive Chef – Khampan Pukdangpan

NOK NOK, our Thai restaurant in Tallinn, has a new Executive Chef – Khampan Pukdangpan.

Pukdangpan started his path to becoming a top chef in Thailand. Chef Pukdangpan has worked for a number of world-class luxury hotel restaurants in Thailand, as well as Fiji, Maldives, Seychelles, Morocco and UAE.

He has previously worked in Estonia and for the pleasure of Thai cuisine fans, he does it again and this time in restaurant NOK NOK.

Owl sculpture

What is NOK NOK?

Perhaps you paused to wonder what NOK NOK means? In choosing the name, we were inspired by the restaurant’s archway facade, where on either side of the main entranceway you can see figures of birds on the columns. In Thai, nok means bird.

These sculptures originate from the pre-WWII period, as does the whole building, which was one of the few in this area to survive the bombing. Why the owners of that time positioned birds to guard either side of the entranceway, remains a mystery.

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NOK NOK cookery school

NOK NOK’s Open Thai Cooking School on May 18, 2024

Once a month, NOK NOK restaurant offers the chance to don an apron and learn to cook authentic Thai dishes yourself under a professional chef!

This May, we will be learning how to make prawns with green asparagus and oyster sauce. Both fans of spicy and mild flavours are welcome, as each participant can adjust the spice level to their taste.

The cooking class lasts 1.5 hours and costs €42 per participant.

Please let us know if you will be attending by writing to us at info@noknok.ee.

Great company and Thai flavours await!

Gift card

NOK NOK Gift Card

Give your loved one’s tasty experiences!

Gift cards available at the restaurant.

More information: info@noknok.ee.

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Falstaff Guide

We are proud to announce that NOK NOK has been added to the list of recommended restaurants in the Falstaff Nordic Restaurant Guide 2024. The Falstaff Restaurant Guide highlights that the Nordic and Baltic countries are at the forefront of creating culinary experiences, combining tradition, innovation, and a focus on sustainability. At NOK NOK, with its combination of Eastern and Nordic interior design, the most authentic Thai dishes are prepared in a manner and style that is traditional for the people of Thailand. Being included in the esteemed Falstaff guide is an inspiring recognition!

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