Secret Recipe: Churros ala Mexicana Written by Megan Leon June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post Churros are synonymous with Mexican culture, and even though they didn’t technically originate there, these crispy-sweet dough sticks can be found all over the country, making them a staple for locals and tourists alike. Growing up, I loved my […]
One Bottle at a Time: The Dessert Issue Written by Guillaume Celante with Thanakorn Bottorff June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post Each month, we ask resident sommelier Guillaume Celante and friends to tell us about their favourite wines. This is your one-stop for cellar recommendations. Build your knowledge of wine, “One Bottle at a […]
Ancient Sweets of Ayutthaya Written by Joe Cummings June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post When in Thailand’s former capital of Ayutthaya, one must take advantage of being at the birthplace of roti sai mai, a sweet snack that requires a lot of ancient wisdom to perfect. Ayutthaya reigned as capital of the Kingdom of […]
Street Sweets Written by Kompit Panasupon June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post I’ve never really been a dessert person. Sorry, Claire Saffitz, but the idea of having tiramisu, ice cream, or cheesecake after a meal just doesn’t appeal to me at all. Sometimes though, I do get a craving for sweetness. It’s usually in […]
Home Sweet Home: Bangkok Chefs Share Their Favourite Desserts Written by Gastronomer Lifestyle June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post Bangkok chefs tell us about their favourite desserts from their home country. Jakthong “Mumu” Ubolsootvanich, Executive Chef & Co-Founder, Maison Bleue “Som chun is my favourite as it’s very delicate and very ‘Haute Bangkokian’. It’s […]
The Art of Mango Sticky Rice Written by Karn Chatikavanij June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post Californian desert, a 19-year-old rapper from Thailand takes the stage at one of the world’s most popular music festivals, picking up a bowl of her favourite snack from her hometown mid-performance. “Who wants some mango with rice that […]
Flour and Flowers: Q&A with Baker x Florist Written by Mika Apichatsakol June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post Boasting top-quality ingredients, charming cake design, and an abundance of aesthetic florals, part-bakery and part-florist Baker x Florist has become a household name among Bangkok’s cutesy community. Further hyped up by their celebrity clientele—Lalisa from BlackPink […]
La Dolce Vita: Q&A with Andrea Bonaffini Written by Karn Chatikavanij June issue ‘Dessert’, 2023 Share this post Raised in Turin by Sicilian parents, Chef Andrea Bonaffini has since travelled the world with his remarkable culinary gifts. Before settling in his current home of Bangkok, he had previously worked at numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, including the […]
When you think of fine desserts in Bangkok, it’s difficult not to think of Mia Restaurant where Chef Michelle Goh not only closes the tasting menus with her sweet, exquisite creations but also serves an adventurous “omakase dessert” experience below the main dining rooms at an intimate six-seater counter.