The Thai Festival organised by the Royal Thai Consulate-General in the city was inaugurated at The Loft in Quest on June 1. Fruit carving, Thai floral decorations, games and a photography exhibition showcased a brief teaser of what the events spread over a month entail. Snapshots...
What: Thai Festival
Where: Pan Asian, ITC Sonar
On till: June 7, 7.30pm to 11.45pm
Meal for two: Rs 3,000-plus
Pan Asian, ITC Sonar
The Thai Festival a la carte menu, curated by chef Kluaywan Junsawat and chef Ratree Pirom, features a mix and match of flavours like Kaffir lime, chilli paste, galangal and herbs from Thailand.
“We are delighted to be a part of the Thai week. The authentic delicacies created by our chefs from Thailand are a perfect blend of distinct flavours, a coexistence of salty, spicy, sour, sweet, bitter and spicy,” said Atul Bhalla, area manager east, ITC Hotels and general manager, ITC Sonar.
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Ingredients: Peanuts, roasted coconut shavings, coriander, spring onions, onions, chilli, raw mango, sugar syrup, soya sauce and a pinch of salt.
Method: Cut a raw mango into thin slices and mix with the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Text: Anannya Sarkar
Pictures: Rashbehari Das
What: Sawadee Kolkata
Where: The Legacy Grill, The Lalit Great Eastern
On till: June 10, 7pm to 11pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,500-plus per person
The Legacy Grill, The Lalit Great Eastern
Sawadee Kolkata, the Thai food festival menu curated by Phusirimongkhonchai Suria, the head chef of Oko, a pan-India restaurant chain specialising in Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indonesian cuisine, will be on at The Legacy Grill till June 10.
On June 2, chef Suria conducted a masterclass where he whipped up a Khao Soi soup and Som Tam papaya salad.
“All the dishes on the menu are authentic. They actually taste very different from how Thai cuisine is made here. Calcuttans will also experience the aroma of Thai food the way it should be,” said chef Suria, who is currently based in Chandigarh.
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Text: Urvashi Bhattacharya
