BANGKOK SHINES: 3 RESTAURANTS MAKE TOP 10 IN ASIA’S 50 BEST
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BANGKOK SHINES: 3 RESTAURANTS MAKE TOP 10 IN ASIA’S 50 BEST The much-awaited announcement of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, took place during a live awards ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday, March 26th. Three restaurants from Bangkok secured spots in the prestigious top 10.
Classic dishes like Lick It Up, a multi-coloured Holi gulal made from vegetables dyes, are in constant evolution: every element sees an assault of flavour on the palate’s taste receptors. New signatures crop up routinely, such as the Channa Masala Paper, made with chickpeas and frozen pomegranate. The drinks offering majors on natural and biodynamic wines as well as artisanal cocktails. Diners are also asked to fill out a unusual questionnaire after booking, with requests for your favourite band, favourite swear word and position of choice from the Karma Sutra. It’s a typically irreverent introduction to a memorable experience.
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Nusara
O pened in 2020 by chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn alongside his brother Chaisiri ‘Tam’ Tassanakajohn, Nusara honours the memory of their beloved grandmother, after whom the restaurant is named. Passionate about highlighting his country’s ingredients, the team blends history with innovation, resulting in a singular modern Thai cuisine. Prepare to try unique dishes such as the hyper-colourful blue swimming crab curry, the smoked chicken green curry or the delicate beef dumplings. It is not only about great food at Nusara, but also excellent service, thus it received the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2024.
Gaggan Anand
T HE world’s most famous Indian chef is back with a bang in Bangkok. Gaggan Anand’s eponymous restaurant, located in the southeast of the Thai capital, serves 28 diners at each sitting – more akin to a food-led operatic performance than a conventional meal. Molecular gastronomy, cutting-edge equipment, complex techniques and global influences from the international kitchen team all play a part in the highly creative menu. »
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