Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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Culinary extravaganza / InterContinental Khao Yai Resort / Aug 9-12
Embark on a gastronomic journey from the shores of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, to Khao Yai, with InterContinental Khao Yai Resort’s “Culinary Extravaganza” showcasing guest chef Danny Huynh from Regent Phu Quoc, from Aug 9-12. In keeping with the train theme of the resort, the event will be held in Poirot Restaurant, which is housed in an upcycled heritage train carriage, named after Agatha Christie’s famous detective Hercule Poirot. Chef Huynh will be cooking a four-course dinner taking guests on a culinary journey of Vietnam, while InterContinental Khao Yai Resort’s executive chef Nirut Pochsalee, will conclude the culinary journey with dessert. The welcome drink will be the Golden Rail Gin, a signature cocktail inspired by the golden age of train travel. A vegetarian option will also be available. Visit the hotel’s website.
Burger challenge / Greenhouse Restaurant / Until Sept 30
Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel has launched the "Giant Burger” promotion at Greenhouse Restaurant and Terrace. Available daily throughout August and September, the offer is for burger enthusiasts and anyone looking for a unique dining challenge. Experience the 18cm Giant Beef Burger, served with an array of gourmet toppings and a variety of scrumptious sides, including curly fries, potato wedges, French fries and onion rings. This feast is ideal for groups of four. The feast comes with a challenge. During August, devour the Giant Burger set solo within 30 minutes and earn a complimentary night's stay with an inclusive breakfast at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok. As an added bonus, all winners in August will eat a challenge Giant Beef Burger set for free (terms and conditions apply). Visit the hotel’s website.
K-taste extravaganza / Next2 Café / Aug 9-17
Guest chef Kyohoon Koo from Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, the Philippines, adds sizzling and spicy flavours of Korean cuisine to the buffet selection at Next2 Café for a limited period. Embark on a nine-day culinary journey filled with Haepari naengchae (jelly fish salad with sweet and sour mustard sauce), Kimchi jigae (pork kimchi stew), Haemul jeon (seafood pancake) and more. Chef Koo will be cooking for the lunch and dinner buffets from Aug 9-17. Visit the hotel’s website.
Yantra unveiled / Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort / Until Aug 25
Yantra, Singapore’s Indian dining destination, will be hosted for a pop-up at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, until Aug 25. Under the direction of culinary historian Pritha Sen and executive chef Pinaki Ray, “Yantra Unveiled” embraces a philosophy that blends reverence for tradition with innovative flair. The menu showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, with each dish using rare and premium ingredients sourced from across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Expect Chaat Banarasi, Paneer achari tikka, Ema datshi, a classic Bhutanese and Tibetan chilli-cheese soup or the Chingri malaikari. Visit the hotel’s website.
Oyster indulgence / Diplomat Bar / Aug 2
Conrad Bangkok will host an “All-You-Can-Eat Oyster” promotion at Diplomat Bar on Aug 2. Diners will have the opportunity to delight in four oyster varieties, including Geay Speciales Fine De Claire No. 4, Marennes d’Oléron Fine De Claire No. 4, L’Ultime Geay No. 4 and La Friandise by Geay No. 4. Elevating this culinary experience is premium Champagne, featuring Henriot Brut Souverain, Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut and Louis Roederer Collection 244. Visit the hotel’s website.
Oceanic delights / InterContinental Koh Samui Resort / Aug 10-11
The InterContinental Koh Samui Resort will offer "Doubling The Delicious", a five-course menu crafted by chef Tim Butler of Eat Me Bangkok, showcasing his culinary prowess and dedication to sustainability. Chef Butler's menu is together with the resort's executive chef Amporn Choeng-Ngam. The dinner is to also showcase the resort's commitment to redefining dining experiences through sustainable practices. Each dish is meticulously curated with predominantly locally-sourced produce from Thailand. The dinner, which celebrates oceanic and local harvest delights, will be at Flames and includes pre-dinner drinks and canapés at Air Bar. Visit the resort’s website.
Future masters / Hop Photo Gallery and Whoop! / Until Oct 13
Tomorrow will be the first day of "Emerge: Photography Exhibition 2024”, which gathers works from university students across Thailand. From more than 100 student works, 30 curated collections from 30 artists have been selected by a committee that includes Virunan Chiddaycha, Chol Janepraphaphan, Ampannee Satoh and the three founders and creative directors of Hop. Each collection serves as a window into its era, reflecting personal perspectives, creative techniques, composition processes, and storytelling through photographic art. Emerge serves as a launchpad for students and graduates aspiring to become artists and photographers.
Many meows / C43 Shop: Fashion and Inspiration Space / Aug 8 to Sept 9
"Mama Meow: The Love Of Cat's Mommy Is No Reason" is an exhibition by a group of artists from various disciplines, who have come together for their common love for cats. Illustrators, ceramicists, digital artists, photographers and more will showcase diverse works inspired by cats alongside cate-related products such as T-shirts, handicrafts, books and more. Around 30% of the proceeds from the exhibition sales will be donated to three organisations dedicated to the welfare of stray cats and dogs — Rak Maew Pan Nam Jai Foundation For Stray Cats, Cat Lumpini and Catster By Kingdom of Tigers.
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Wellsping programme / Trisara Phuket / Until Oct 31
Trisara Phuket has launched the limited-time “Wellspring Programme”. The package is a collaboration with Tri Vananda and offers guests a two-night stay at Trisara. Guests will be shown around Pru Jampa organic farm in Tri Vananda after which a lunch at Jampa will be served. In addition to the farm and dining experiences, the Wellspring package also entitles guests to a round-trip airport transfer, daily international breakfast for two persons and complimentary non-motorised water sports. The Wellspring offer is available until Oct 31. Until the end of September, the package includes in-room chocolate truffles, cookies, tea and coffee, and B2,500 resort credit. Visit the hotel’s website.
EAT
Dim sum / Summer Palace
Summer Palace at the InterContinental Bangkok has launched an all-you-can-eat dim sum menu crafted by executive Chinese chef Yau Sui Wing. Available for lunch every day of the week, savour a selection of dim sum prepared in Hong Kong style. Steamed delights include the classic Ha Gao prawn dumplings and a sophisticated black truffle dumpling with vegetable and fresh mushrooms. Wok-fried turnip cake, served with chef Yau's XO sauce and a baked fresh milk and egg white tart, offer a delightful taste experience. Crispy deep-fried selections such as king crab meat and avocado spring rolls, and chives, scallop, and shrimp mini pancakes promise a crispy, flavourful bite. Beyond dim sum, the all-you-can-eat menu includes a selection of appetisers, soups, main courses and desserts. Visit the hotel’s website.
Seasonal menu / Salathip Thai Restaurant / Until Sept 30
Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Thailand’s finest fruits at Salathip Thai Restaurant, Shangri-La Bangkok. The three must-try dishes crafted by chef de cuisine Yanavit Theerasomboonkun are Clear soup of wagyu Australian beef cheek with garcinia cowa and longan from Lamphun; Curry of Ayutthaya river prawn with mangosteen and Hausa potato from Nakhon Si Thammarat; and Charcoal-grilled Phuket lobster served with salak from Chanthaburi chilli dip. Visit the hotel’s website.
Mooncake collection / Yue Restaurant & Bar / Aug 12 to Sept 17
The stylish Chinese dining destination at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is celebrating the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival for the first time with a collection of mooncakes. Four classic mooncakes are available, packaged in a luxurious red box. Each box is adorned with emblems of plum blossom, birds and Yue Restaurant & Bar’s golden logo on a deep-red background. Flavours are: Double egg yolk with sweet white lotus paste, Red bean paste with goji berry, Pandan lotus paste with melon seed and Green tea paste. The mooncakes can be pre-ordered until Aug 11 and are available at Talung Lounge from Aug 12 to Sept 17. Visit the hotel’s website.
Champagne brunch / Uno Mas / Aug 4 and Sept 1
The Champagne brunch experience is back at Uno Mas, Centara Grand at CentralWorld. The highlight is Champagne Pommery Brut Royal N.V, paired with the culinary treats of chef Roberto Gonzalez Alonso. Every dish, from mains to desserts, reflects the culinary heritage of Spain and the Mediterranean. Visit the hotel’s website.
Monsoon flavours / The Siam Tea Room / Until Sept 30
To celebrate the arrival of the rainy season, The Siam Tea Room at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park has crafted a series of special dishes using ingredients that flourish during these lush months. With the “Monsoon Flavors” promotion, guests can escape the rain and rediscover six ancient Thai recipes. Spicy appetisers, including Paco fern salad with minced pork, shrimp and crispy shallots and Shrimp paste chili dip with season vegetables and fried Thai mackerel. Unusual herbs and vegetables will be incorporated into dishes such as Stir-fried cowslip creeper flowers with salted egg and white shrimp and Sour soup with Thai mackerel, sesbania flowers and sea catfish roe. The “Monsoon Flavors” promotion will be available until Sept 30. Visit the hotel’s website.
Mooncake tea / Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park / Until Sept 30
The Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is offering the“Mooncake Afternoon Tea” at The Lobby Lounge. The tea includes three signature mooncakes, such as Raspberry cocoa with a blend of pistachio and almond, Green tea pine nut and custard, and Malted chocolate Rocher. Guests can also enjoy a series of savoury bites such as BBQ pork pies, Creamy shrimp salad, Roasted duck sandwiches and Hoisin mushroom bao buns. The includes an Egg tart, White chocolate moon cake and Black sesame macaron. Available until Sept 30. Visit the hotel’s website.
Dragon treasure / Banyan Tree Bangkok / Until Sept 17
Banyan Tree Bangkok is once again cherishing a century-old tradition with the selections of mooncakes exquisitely packaged in a dragon-designed box set. Timeless bestsellers include Durian, Assorted nuts and Lotus seeds, while the Jujube and walnuts, Mocha caramel and Chocolate peanut butter the modern flavours. Available until Sept 17 at Bai Yun and Romsai, the collection is also available at Central Food Hall at Central Chidlom from Aug 21 to Sept 17, at Central Bangna from Aug 23 to Sept 17, Tops at Central Rama 3 from Aug 23 to Sept 17, Siam Paragon from Aug 24 to Sept 17, The Emquartier from Aug 24 to Sept 17, Icon Siam Takashimaya from Aug 26 to Sept 17 and The Mall Bangkae from Sept 1-17. Visit the hotel’s website.
Seasonal menu / Volti Tuscan Grill and Bar / Aug 8 to Sept 7
Discover the luxurious and unmistakable scent, texture and flavour of the black truffle — a highly sought-after ingredient, beloved by chefs and food enthusiasts for transforming dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Shangri-La Bangkok's executive Italian chef Bruno Ferrari’s exclusive menu pairs creative recipes with decadent black truffles in two-course, three-course and five-course menus. Available for dinner from Aug 8 to Sept 7. Visit the hotel's website.
STUFF
Unique pieces / Alexander Lamont Studio
The Alexander Lamont Studio has reworked some original examples in newly developed finishes to create iconic, one-of-a-kind pieces each with an intricate tactile surface. Japanese tansu were typically used to store kimono, personal effects or kitchen objects. Made from a variety of different woods, tansu are simple in form but striking with their custom-made metalwork details. Working with natural lacquer and combining the techniques of lacquered eggshell, straw marquetry, shagreen and bronze, each tansu cabinet is crafted by a single artisan from start to finish to bring harmony to the piece. Visit the brand’s website.
Outdoor furniture / Jim Thompson x Kitt.Ta.Khon
Jim Thompson combines Thai craft techniques with high-performance fabrics in their latest collaboration with Thai furniture brand Kitt.Ta.Khon, resulting in colourful, easy-to-use and durable furniture for the outdoors. The collaboration combines Jim Thompson’s Archipelago Collection performance fabrics and Kitt.Ta.Khon’s innovative interpretation of Thai craft techniques with modern methods. The Archipelago collection translates patterns and colours inspired by islands into durable, high-lightfastness textured weaves that are soft to the touch. The furniture range of three types of seating uses powder-coated aluminium structures finished with a recycled plastic pattern, adorned with cushion covers using Jim Thompson’s performance fabric. The Pandan chair, the priciest, is designed to reflect the beauty of simple weave patterns and the natural interplay of light and shadow that weaving creates. The Mudjai chair, which looks like it doubles as a luggage bench, is adorned with Ikat-patterned fabric and features woven patterns on the legs. The Takpha chair is paired with a range of striped fabrics inspired by the Thai tradition of regional sarongs and loincloths. Available at the flagship store and online.
Home collection / Coqui Coqui x H&M Home / From Aug 8
H&M Home has collaborated with lifestyle and fragrance brand Coqui Coqui Residences & Spa, founded by Nicolas Malleville and Francesca Bonato, to create a 26-piece interior collection. Playing on the idea of “home away from home”, the collection includes two new scents. Inspired by the residences of Coqui Coqui Coba, within the verdant jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula and Bora Bora, the two new fragrances, Flores de Yucatan and Vétyvers du Pacifique, are offered as room sprays, diffusers, scented candles and scented cards. The diffusers can be placed in a glass dome with a wooden base, which is also part of the collection. Each scent has been developed in Grasse, in the south of France. In addition to the scents, the collection spans a range of textiles and ceramic items from terry towels, beach bags and foldable trays. The collection will be available in stores from Aug 8.
