Nara Thai celebrates Songkran with a refreshing curation of dishes inspired by thailand’s water festival

As Thailand ushers in Songkran, its most beloved festival marking the Thai New Year, Nara Thai brings the spirit of renewal, joy, and cooling indulgence to Mumbai with its food inspired by the season.

Celebrated with water, laughter, and togetherness, Songkran is as much about refreshment and respite from the heat as it is about tradition. At Nara Thai, this translates into food that embraces bright citrus, cooling textures, and bold, balanced flavours—perfect for long, unhurried summer meals.

Pomelo Salad
Bright, aromatic, and beautifully balanced, the Pomelo Salad is a celebration of texture and freshness. Juicy pomelo segments are tossed with fragrant herbs and a tangy, lightly sweet dressing, creating a dish that is both uplifting and nuanced. Each bite delivers a burst of citrusy brightness, making it an ideal companion for warm, languid afternoons.

Spicy Raw Papaya Salad with Prawn
Vibrant and invigorating, the Spicy Raw Papaya Salad with Prawn is a bold expression of Thai summer flavours. Crisp shreds of raw papaya are pounded with lime, chilli, and fish sauce, then paired with succulent prawns for added richness. The result is a dish that is fiery, tangy, and intensely refreshing—designed to awaken the senses and cut through the heat.

Chicken Phad Thai
A timeless Thai classic, Chicken Phad Thai is elevated through careful balance and depth of flavour. Wok-tossed rice noodles are layered with tamarind, palm sugar, peanuts, and tender chicken, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and complex. Familiar yet refined, it offers a satisfying centrepiece that anchors the meal without overwhelming the palate.'

Tub Tim Grob
A beloved Thai dessert that feels tailor-made for summer, Tub Tim Grob brings together jewel-like water chestnuts coated in delicate tapioca, served in chilled coconut milk with a hint of sweetness. Light, textural, and deeply refreshing, it offers a cooling counterpoint to the season’s heat—making it the perfect finale that echoes the cleansing, rejuvenating spirit of Songkran.

At its heart, Songkran is about pausing, reconnecting, and embracing the present moment, values that resonate deeply with Nara Thai’s approach to dining. The food encourages guests to gather, linger, and savour dishes that are as refreshing as they are flavourful.

Nara invites Mumbai to experience a slice of Thailand’s most joyful festival—through food that cools, comforts, and celebrates the spirit of summer.