Bangkok

Thailand

Nan Bei

Restaurant & Bar

Bangkok

Thailand

Restaurant & Bar

About

Located on the 19th floor of the Rosewood Hotel in Bangkok, Nan Bei, meaning South and North respectively in Mandarin, is a luxurious, contemporary Chinese dining experience backdropped by an exhilarating view of the Bangkok skyline.

Sonia Cheng, CEO of New World Development and Rosewood Hotels, tasked us with creating a refreshingly modern and forward-thinking expression of the Chinese restaurant befitting a new generation of diners and in sync with the progressive and artful mission of the Rosewood Hotel brand evolution. We were entrusted to deftly navigate the delicate balance between the importance of authentic Chinese tradition and the appetite for innovation. Nan Bei propelled Chinese fine dining forward and the result has been overwhelmingly embraced.

Sleeper AHEAD Asia Awards

Best Restaurant

LOCATION

Bangkok

Thailand

Size

4,757 ft² / 442 m²

The Chinese Legend of the 'Weaver Girl and the Cowherd'

The interior design takes inspiration from the Chinese legend of the "Weaver Girl and the Cowherd." As legend has it, the Weaver Girl, who resided in heaven, came down to Earth and fell in love with the Cowherd. However, their love was forbidden, and they were only allowed to meet once a year by crossing the night sky over a bridge of magpies.

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A whimsical narrative drives the interiors of Nan Bei

Color Stories

Lush, hand-troweled blue and green plaster coat the walls, as intricately patterned marble floors usher guests down the tea and wine-lined corridors into the venue.

The main dining room features two opposing open kitchens featuring roasted duck stations and black tile clad wood fire ovens. Pops of yellow in the rich leather seating is picked up again in the uniquely patterned stone floor.

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Artful Experiences

Upon entry, guests are greeted by a stunning, seven-meter-tall light installation in the atrium. Over 800 hand-folded brass metal mesh magpies coexist in a reflective sea of warm LED lights, framed by a modern moon gate screen. When one walks down the flanking corridors, the shape of the magpie bridge mystically comes into shape.

Mystical Materials

The bar and lounge showcase a monolithic blue rope woven chandelier, abstractly referencing the craft of the Weaver Girl. Dusty sage plaster walls contrast with densely patterned chair upholstery and supple saffron leather banquettes. Overhead pendant lights crafted from wood and rope also reference the shuttlecocks and weaving material of our tale’s heroine. Futuristic blue leather chairs anchor the dining tables, while a series of padded black leather portals frame the vistas to various rooms.

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"Sleek and stylish."

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Private Dining

A series of serene private dining rooms with rich blue and green lacquered coffer ceilings complete the journey. Custom-designed Chinese motif wallpapers have whimsical custom mirror “lakes” layered atop, adding a beguiling reflection and relief texture to the scenic, nature-inspired walls. Lush carpeting lies underfoot, while custom brass and glass chandeliers anchor each room.

Much like the wonderful tension between old and new, Nan Bei’s restrooms spark with the crisp contrast of materials and color. A chic lounge occupies a generous area upon entering. A leather-tufted ottoman sits beneath a sharp black steel and brass chandelier. Marble clad walls and custom sconces add a touch of opulence and elevate the entire experience.

Custom wallpaper and whimsical cut mirrors reference the mystical lake where the legendary lovers would meet.

The Beauty of Contrast

Much like the wonderful tension between old and new, Nan Bei’s restrooms spark with the crisp contrast of materials and color. A chic lounge occupies a generous area upon entering. A leather-tufted ottoman sits beneath a sharp black steel and brass chandelier. Marble clad walls and custom sconces add a touch of opulence and elevate the entire experience.

The Making of the Magpie Bridge

Over 800 magpies were hand folded from brass screens and suspended among a field of twinkling LED lights to bring the magic of the legendary bird bridge to life. Reflective glass on all sides creates what feels like an infinite universe and is a jaw-dropping art feature not soon forgotten.