2024 Award Winners GLOBAL CUISINES AWARD 2024

Nightmarket, Dublin

Restaurateur Conor Sexton and his partner Juturat Suwankeeree (aka R) bring deeply flavoured regional Thai cooking of the rustic food of Chiang Mai and Hua Hin seafood to this exciting restaurant – and, when looking for consistent excellence and a happy atmosphere of shared enjoyment, this is it. “A great experience from start to finish” is the oft-repeated summary and it easy to understand why this busy buzzy restaurant with its clubby feeling is such an ongoing hit. Combining the best of Irish produce with traditional recipes learned from her grandmother, R’s dishes sing with authentic Thai flavours – fiery chillies, fish sauce, lemongrass and fresh herbs – each fragrant with memories of her homeland, and dishes like Chu Plu leaves filled with cucumber, mint, nuts and baby spinach are so fresh tasting. Lively and relaxed, Nightmarket is a firm favourite with local diners, and with its warm welcome, well-honed drinks list, delicious dishes that transport the diner to Thailand with one mouthful and pocket-friendly prices, it’s easy to see why this Ranelagh gem has such a loyal following – and what a welcome surprise to visitors too.