Nam Tok
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the spicy, tangy flavors of Nam Tok.
Riesling
Riesling's crispness and slight sweetness balance the dish's heat and herbs.
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc offers zesty citrus notes that enhance fresh herbs.
Grenache
Grenache's fruitiness and moderate tannins pair well with grilled meat and spice.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/heat/sweet — lime-forward tequila with honey echoes Nam Tok’s lime and balances chili heat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat/salty — bright lime and tequila cut richness, echoes Nam Tok’s lime and fish-sauce notes
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal’s smoke matches grilled meat; honey and lemon tame spice and salt
Highball Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal/sweet/bubbles — mint and lime refresh the palate and cut fatty, salty notes
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/spice/sweet — ginger and lime brightness with honey soothes heat and complements savory fish sauce
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/acid/bubbles — jalapeño + blanco tequila mirrors spice and cuts fat; soda lifts herbs
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — cachaça and lime provide clean, grassy citrus that pairs well with bold Thai flavors
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — sparkling, lightly sweet option to lift the dish and cleanse the palate
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid/salty — fresh jalapeño and spicy rim complement Nam Tok’s chili and savory umami
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — cucumber and lemon deliver cooling, refreshing contrast to heat and salt
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
spicy/acid — ginger bite and lime refresh palate and stand up to heat and savory flavors
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
acid/spice/sweet — ginger-forward mule variant adds warming spice and bright lime to match the dish
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 10 min
smoke/acid — smoky mezcal/tequila complements char from grilled meat and adds depth