Chef Jack recently won the prestigious title of ‘Iron Chef Thailand’ after appearing on the television competition. The award-winning chef is ready to excite the palates of diners with his exceptional modern Thai dishes at an upcoming Marriott guest chef’s pop-up event ‘Thai Tapas with a Modern Twist’ which is taking place from Feb 4-7 at Ginja Taste restaurant and Ginja Cook cooking school.
The programmes for the extraordinary cooking and dining experience are as follows:
Feb 4-7 from 6pm:
Tantalise your taste buds with a mouthwatering Thai tapas with a modern twist. Select either the six or 10-course set menu created by chef Jack, the Iron Chef Thailand champion.
The Thai tapas dégustation menu features stunning dishes revolving around the theme of molecular gastronomy and there’s a story behind each course. The sampling menu includes: ceviche-flamed tuna topped with coconut drops, lemongrass and onion powder and mint gel; 24-hour sous-vide black Angus (grass-fed) short ribs, massaman crusted and coconut gnocchi; truffle potato in mushroom dust and pumpkin purée; crispy pork belly, steamed kale, turnip and chili pesto; and butterfly pea granita, to name a few.
A dinner is not complete without desserts. Chef Jack offers a choice of chili and chocolate sphere with pineapple textures or mango sticky rice.
Attendance to the event costs B2,800++ per person for the six-course set menu and B3,500++ per person for the 10-course set menu.
The Iron Chef Thailand winner’s à la carte menu is also available at Ginja Taste, JW Marriott Phuket’s Thai restaurant.
Feb 5 from 11am-2pm:
Chef Jack will hold a live cooking demonstration at Ginja Cook followed by a three-course Thai molecular tapas menu. Highlights include: miang kam foie gras; tom yum espuma; and inked barramundi and sea grape seaweed. This intimate cooking class is limited to just 10 seats.
Price is B2,400++ per person for food only.
For more information or for reservations, kindly contact the Food & Beverage dining experience team.
Tel +66 (0)76 338 000
Email: fbdiningexperience@marriotthotels.com