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Rethinking the Rules

Why Thai Cuisine Demands a New Wine Language Rethinking the Rules: Why Thai Cuisine Demands a New Wine Language At a Bangkok dining table, the conventional Western rules of wine pairing often falter before the meal even begins. Faced with a shared spread of Thai dishes, the traditional binary of “fish or meat” feels fundamentally […]

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A Nuanced Shift in the Glass

Japanese Umeshu in Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred Dining Scene A Nuanced Shift in the Glass: Japanese Umeshu in Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred Dining Scene Fine dining and wine have long been inseparable. As a tasting menu progresses, a sommelier selects beverages to complement each course. That model has remained largely unchanged, even at Bangkok’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Yet, a subtle […]

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The Molecular Harmony of Sake and Foie Gras

How Koji Shapes Aroma The Molecular Harmony of Sake and Foie Gras: How Koji Shapes Aroma Sake is increasingly sharing space with wine on the menus of Bangkok’s fine dining establishments. Previously, its appeal was often framed in purely sensory terms: “It offers a Japanese nuance,” or “It feels light on the palate.” Recently, however, […]

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Sushi and the Choice of Shochu

A Three-Dimensional Pairing Born from “Almost Zero Residual Sugar” When envisioning a pairing for sushi, thoughts naturally drift toward sake. Yet in Miyazaki, a region revered as the kingdom of shochu, artisans offer an alternative perspective: shochu belongs at the sushi counter.At a storied sushi establishment, a curation of shochu pairings presented by these Miyazaki […]

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Beyond the Sushi Counter

Curating Operational Context: A Framework for Integration For teams evaluating sake in non-Japanese menu design, a practical framework can be built around three style archetypes rather than a direct sales narrative: a clean aromatic profile for contrast, a structure-heavy sake for savory anchors, and an acid-forward style for balancing richer preparations. Expanding Beyond Traditional Pairing […]

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Crafted for French Cuisine

Shichiken “Alain Ducasse Sparkling Sake” Founded in 1750 (the 3rd year of the Kan’en era), Yamanashi Meijo’s “Shichiken,” located in Hakushu, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has collaborated with Alain Ducasse, a highly respected figure in French cuisine. The result is “SHICHIKEN Selection Alain Ducasse Sparkling Sake.” Released in April 2021, this sparkling sake features a […]

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A Three-Star Night

What the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 Reveals About the Maturity of Bangkok’s Fine Dining Scene On November 27, 2025, the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 was unveiled. A total of 468 establishments were listed. Sühring was elevated from two stars to three, becoming Thailand’s first three-star German restaurant and the first in Asia to earn three […]

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Natural Wine is Quietly Reshaping Asia’s Culinary Landscape

A Snapshot of Tokyo and Bangkok A Global Gathering in Tokyo On May 10 and 11, 2026, RAW WINE Tokyo returns to the Tokyo Ryutsu Center. Founded by Isabelle Legeron, the first French woman to earn the prestigious title of Master of Wine, RAW WINE stands as the world’s premier natural wine fair. Touring cities such […]

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The Umami Evolution

Fermented Seasonings and the “Fifth Taste” at the Bar From Sweetness to Depth In 2026, a quiet transformation is unfolding across bar counters around the world. Before bartenders even reach for the shaker, they are dissolving miso, measuring shio koji, and adding drops of soy sauce. Such scenes have become a natural part of the modern […]

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How Kouji Is Redefining Global Haute Cuisine

Kouji in kitchens: Noma’s 2017 record and a 2025 first-hand report document specific uses, not an industry-wide adoption rate.

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The 2026 Table According to Michelin

Why Bangkok is Emerging as the Next Culinary Capital The dining trends unveiled each year by the Michelin Guide are far more than mere predictions of culinary fashion. They are curated field reports｜observations gathered by inspectors who have dined across the globe and sensed subtle shifts within the echelons of haute cuisine. For 2026, the […]

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Sorn, Bangkok’s newly crowned Michelin three-star marvel

Meet Sorn, Bangkok’s newly crowned Michelin three-star marvel｜a restaurant so coveted that it hides, almost shyly, inside a lovingly renovated Thai house on Sukhumvit 26, glowing like an ember at dusk. Chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri welcomes you with childhood memories in his pocket and haute-cuisine poetry on each plate. He still pounds spices by stone, […]

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