Sawadee Khap! A greeting I eagerly anticipate when I touch down in Thailand! This vibrant city is best known for its elephant sanctuaries, floating markets, Thai massages, Buddhism, the Grand Palace, and of course, its exquisite cuisine and street food. While my travel plans to Thailand are still in the works, let’s first embark on a journey to taste the flavors of Thailand right here at Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu. It’s East meets West as Dusit Thani celebrates Thai cuisine with a three-day culinary journey that left my taste buds dancing with delight. This fine dining experience is nothing short of spectacular, blending traditional Thai flavors with contemporary Western influences.
Meet the guest chef, Chef Krit Pinsua, the Executive Sous Chef of Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. With a deep-rooted passion for cooking, Chef Krit has mastered both traditional Thai dishes and diverse Western cuisines over his impressive 16-year career. His philosophy, “Good ingredients create good flavor,” drives him to deliver the best culinary experiences by using only the finest ingredients.
Chef Krit is teaming up with our resident Thai Chef, Chef Suthin Songmuang, for the Thai Flavours Fest, an extraordinary three-day culinary journey at Benjarong Mactan.
The festivities begins this, July 19th, with the Four Hands, Two Minds, One Flavour Dinner, where both chefs will showcase their culinary artistry. On July 20th, immerse yourself in the Authentic Thai Cooking Class, where you can learn the secrets behind exquisite Thai dishes. Finally, on July 21st, savor a delightful Flavours of Benjarong Family-Style Lunch, a perfect conclusion to this gastronomic celebration.
The Culinary Journey Menu:
Amuse Bouche
Tuna Miang Kham Yam Som-O: Seared fresh tuna in betel leaves, pomelo, crushed peanut, ginger, lime, with tamarind dressing, coconut flake, and fried shallot.
Cold Appetizer
Yum Nua Yang: Grilled marinated beef
Hot Appetizer
E-San Tord: Deep-fried minced chicken spring roll, fried papaya, and crispy sticky rice with tamarind chili sauce and toasted rice.
Main Course
Goong Mung Korn Prik Thai Dam: Lobster, capsicum, and black pepper.
Neau Hong Nam Prik Goong Siab: Phuket style braised beef cheek, bok choy, shitake mushroom served with Phuket goong siab paste, rice berry, sesame rice cracker, salted egg yolk.
Dessert
Bualoy Siab Mai: Thai dumpling dessert in skewer and coconut.
This dining experience was a revelation, where the rich flavors of the East seamlessly melded with Western culinary techniques. The burst of goodness in every dish was truly unforgettable.
My Personal Favorite
A must-try is the Neau Hong Nam Prik Goong Siab. This Phuket style braised beef cheek, served with bok choy, shitake mushroom, Phuket goong siab paste, rice berry, sesame rice cracker, and salted egg yolk, was a revelation. The tender beef cheek paired with the vibrant flavors and textures made it an absolute standout.
It’s a night full of amazing flavors and dishes to try. For more information and to join this culinary journey, visit the Dusit Thani website. www.dusit.com
Enjoy this gastronomic adventure and let your taste buds experience the finest of East meets West at Dusit Thani’s Thai Flavours Fest. Cheers to great food and unforgettable memories!
Enjoy!
