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Chef Jutamas “Som” Theantae talks about the Menu and Concept of her new restaurant

Chelsea Chan

September 9, 2019

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Asian-inspired creations that use “old-fashioned cooking techniques in a contemporary fashion” Chef Jutamas “Som” Theantae’s cuisine at Karmakamet Conveyance is both unpredictable and honest. If you ask her, it is fundamentally based on layers which create ta... Read More...

The Okura Prestige Bangkok has the pleasure of announcing the appointment of Hans Zahner as the new Chef de Cuisine at its Michelin-starred Elements Restaurant, effective 15 July 2019.

Michelin-starred Elements Restaurant Welcomes New Chef de Cuisine

Chelsea Chan

August 4, 2019

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Leading luxury hotel The Okura Prestige Bangkok has the pleasure of announcing the appointment of Hans Zahner as the new Chef de Cuisine at its Michelin-starred Elements Restaurant, effective 15 July 2019. Chef Hans, who studied at CFA d’Auxerre culinary co... Read More...

Tapas Vino Dynamic Duo Chefs: Maxime and Kiat

Chelsea Chan

June 17, 2019

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Attending the needs and desires of a gourmet foodie lifestyle in Bangkok, Tapas Vino introduces the new dynamic duo of chefs: Maxime and Kiat. The two young chefs come from different parts of the world, but they share the same passion for cooking, reinventing ... Read More...

Ratchawat (Keng) Vichianrat Appointed Chef de Cuisine at Michelin-starred Elements

Ratchawat Vichianrat Appointed Chef de Cuisine at Michelin-starred Elements

Chelsea Chan

October 1, 2018

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The Okura Prestige Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Ratchawat (Keng) Vichianrat as Chef de Cuisine at Michelin starred restaurant Elements, effective 1 October 2018. Chef Keng has worked at the prestigious La Rive Restaurant in Amsterd... Read More...

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok appoints Jakob Yamac as Director of Food and Beverage

Chelsea Chan

September 7, 2018

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Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has appointed Jakob Yamac as Director of Food and Beverage. Jakob joins the hotel from the UAE where he was Director of Food and Beverage at the Address Boulevard Hotel in Dubai. He began his career as a bartender at the iconic ... Read More...

New Chinese Chef at Banyan Tree Bangkok's Bai Yun restaurant

New Chinese Chef at Bai Yun Restaurant

Chelsea Chan

July 17, 2018

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Banyan Tree Bangkok announces with great pleasure the appointment of Mr Minghua Lin as the new Chinese Chef for Bai Yun Restaurant. Known by his nom de toque blanch, Chef Tom brings with him 18 years’ experience preparing Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. The ... Read More...

Oriental Cuisine inspired by the Responsible Gourmand Chef Nanang & his brigade at Restaurant Nimitr on Sukhumvit Soi 39

Oriental Cuisine inspired by Gourmand Chef Nanang

Chelsea Chan

July 17, 2018

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In this space of high ceilings, mosaic hues of heavenly blue, the antique wooden double doors, and music to inspire the senses with awe-inspiring vistas of the modern Bangkok skyline you are truly in the realm of the ‘Special Dream’. In this haven Chef Nanang ... Read More...

New Executive Chef Joins The Okura Prestige Bangkok

Chelsea Chan

June 9, 2018

Chefs

The Okura Prestige Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Alvaro Roa as Executive Chef, effective 1 June 2018. The Spaniard joins the senior management team at The Okura Prestige Bangkok from The Peninsula Hotel Bangkok where he worked for two yea... Read More...

Renowned Japanese-born Master of French Patisserie

Chelsea Chan

May 22, 2018

Chefs

Banyan Tree Bangkok is set to welcome pioneering pastry chef Takeshi Shibata for an exclusive 3-day residency to showcase his widely acclaimed desserts, which blend classic French pastry concepts with Japanese craftsmanship. For 3 days only, premium bakery fan... Read More...

Amara Bangkok Appoints Nattakit Kallayanamitr as Executive Chef

Chelsea Chan

April 23, 2018

Chefs

Amara Bangkok announces the appointment of Nattakit Kallayanamitr as Executive Chef. Chef Nattakit aka ‘Toei’ reports directly to Mr Viranat Silananda, General Manager and oversees the Food & Beverage Department and culinary operations of the hotel. “Ch... Read More...

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Menya Itto Bangkok – No.1 Tsukemen from Japan

Chelsea Chan

October 8, 2019

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Menya Itto's first branch in Thailand is located in the basement of Erawan Bangkok. What makes Menya Itto different fr... Read More...
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Buddha & Pals at Kanvela House

Chelsea Chan

December 28, 2018

Lunchtime is when I can temporarily leave my work desk and be myself on a working day. I have exactly one hour. I would ... Read More...
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Suhring – German Fine Dining

Chelsea Chan

July 10, 2017

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Suhring (German spelling: Sühring) has been catching the attention of food lovers from around the world even before its ... Read More...
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We will never forget R-Haan

Chelsea Chan

May 20, 2019

R-Haan means cuisine in English. Awarded one Michelin Star in 2019, R-Haan endeavours to bring to its diners authentic T... Read More...
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Best Lunch Experience at Le Normandie

Chelsea Chan

February 7, 2017

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When searching 'best French restaurant in Bangkok' on Google, Le Normandie must be on the top-10 list. If you do the sea... Read More...