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Food Pairing

Principles of matching Japanese sake, shochu and liqueurs with Thai, Japanese and Western dishes.

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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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Basic Compatibility of Sushi with Wine (Champagne)

The Delicate Flavor of SushiSushi is characterized by its fresh seafood and vinegared rice (shari), offering a mild and elegant taste. When paired with wines that have strong acidity, pronounced tannins, or a heavy body, the subtle flavors of the seafood can easily be overwhelmed. To achieve a harmonious pairing, consider the following points Minimizing […]

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Beyond Boundaries, How Chef Giacomo Transforms Local Flavors into Masterpieces

Have you heard of “cuisine without borders”? Chef Giacomo Primante, a young talent from Lanciano, Italy, is creating a new culinary world at his restaurant Etcha in Bangkok, using the skills and insights he gained in various countries. His unique approach does not rely on existing frameworks. Instead, it emerges from a “kitchen with heart,” […]

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Advice from a Sommelier “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”, “Best Workman of France”, for successful food and wine pairing.

In the continuity of our first post on the French history of Wine & Food pairing, to help you succeed your own pairing, we present the reflections and some advices that Gaëtan Bouvier, best Sommelier of France in 2016 and elected one of the Best Workmen of France in 2022, gave recently in an interview. […]

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Between wine and gastronomy, story of a long and very French history

If the art of pairing food and wine is now part of gastronomic practice and French savoir-vivre, it wasn’t always so. It was not until the 19th century that these elective agreements were formalized. ♦︎ The choice of such a name is not insignificant, as you may have guessed. It refers to an illustrious past, […]

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Luxurious Edomae Sushi Journey at Sushi Saito Bangkok

“Sushi Saito Bangkok” is a luxury sushi restaurant located within the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok, and it serves as an overseas branch of Japan’s famous sushi restaurant “Sushi Saito.” Carrying on the tradition and techniques of the original restaurant, it offers a high-quality sushi experience right in Bangkok. As a leader in sushi culture, […]

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How Warmed Sake Enhances Culinary Experiences

National Warmed Sake Contest 2024 The National Warmed Sake Contest is the only unique contest in the world to select the best tasting sake when heated. One of the greatest characteristics of sake is that it offers different flavors as the temperature changes. While there are a wide variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, […]

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Welcome to the Guilty Pleasures Steakhouse

Vinotheque (PR) Welcome to the Guilty Pleasures Steakhouse, This is an adult hideaway stimulating your desires opened in Soi Promsri. 30 years of expertise meet the finest aged meats and exquisite biodynamic wines imported directly from France. Vinotheque is the secret retreat for meat lovers. Experience the Ultimate in Aged Thai WagyuSpecially bred Surin Thai […]

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Omakase Boom in Thailand

From Sushi to Cocktails : The Evolution of Omakase in Thailand In recent years, “OMAKASE” (おまかせ) has been rapidly getting popular in Thailand, and was featured along with our bar (Salon du japonisant) in a Japanese economic newspaper. This article explains the booming “omakase” culture in Thailand. The term “Omakase” as it is in Japanese […]

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Enjoy Moo-gata

Thai-Yakiniku, and Shabu-Shabu Flavors with a Platinum Lemon Moo-gata is a traditional Thai food and a booming exotic food that blends the tastes of Yakiniku and Shabu-Shabu in a unique combination of flavors. Combining the wonderful essence of Japanese nabe cuisine with a wide variety of Thai dishes. The style of eating is very unique […]

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Crab Shell Sake and Culinary Art

A Journey Through Japan’s Gourmet Tradition Crab shell sake, known in Japanese as kani-kora-sake, is a traditional food-culture reference in which crab shell and sake appear together within a seasonal dining context. In this article, it is treated as a cultural example rather than as a recommendation or instruction for consumption. The practice is often […]

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A Blend of Japanese Tradition and Gastronomic Excellence

Experience Culinary Artistry with Hotel Okura Yamazato’s Exquisite “Osechi” We would like to introduce to you the best of Hotel Okura Yamazato’s “Osechi”, a harmony of Japanese tradition and gastronomy. “Osechi” is a traditional cuisine that is originally an important traditional food for the New Year’s holiday in Japan. It originated when mothers made a […]

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