Author: Asaree Thaitrakulpanich

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) launched eight elegant Alaska seafood preparations by Hokkaido Sushi Izakaya EZOYA, and Gastronomer Lifestyle got a sneak peek.Alaskan seafood, a treasure of icy northern waters, meets the meticulous craft of Japanese cuisine in Bangkok’s vibrant dining scene. Hokkaido Sushi Izakaya EZOYA’s limited-edition menu is an homage to the pristine wilderness of Alaska and the culinary heritage of Japan.  Among the special Alaskan seafood dishes available are Smoked Salmon Tartare and Tatsuta Age Deep-Fried Cod. Grilled fish lovers will enjoy the salt-grilled sockeye salmon, and Coho salmon in a Japanese-style Meunière glazed soy sauce.For sushi bites,…

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When I close my eyes, I can still remember the little rice paddy crab shell, upturned and cooked in its tomalley juices, and served with egg yolk and pla raa. It’s been three years, but I can still recall vividly untwisting a roll of banana leaves for some coconut milk-steamed sticky rice to dip into the little crab bowl. Rice paddy crab is one of Chef Sujira “Aom” Pongmorn’s signature dishes that has followed her from Saawaan, where she won her one Michelin star, to her new restaurant, Khaan.”I know the value of Thai food, and I want to serve…

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Look out at tropical palms and a koi pond while sipping tea and lounging on a slice of Thai history in downtown Bangkok. On the grounds of the legendary Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter, The O.S.S. Room opened in November, offering visitors a Thai-US fusion afternoon tea set that’s full of tributes to the Silk King himself.Tearoom by day and bar by night, The O.S.S. is styled in vintage Americana vibes and is named after the Office of Strategic Services—the WWII-era CIA precursor responsible for sending Thompson to Thailand. The Afternoon Tea set here is priced at 1,990++ baht for two…

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