Chef Shane Delia from Maha Restaurant Brings an Inventive Middle Eastern Culinary Showcase to Bangkok
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is delighted to announce a unique dining experience in collaboration with Melbourne’s acclaimed Maha restaurant. Renowned Australian Chef Shane Delia will bring his innovative Middle Eastern cuisine to Bangkok from 17 October 2024 for a limited engagement of seven exclusive dinners.
Chef Shane Delia, an award-winning chef known for his media presence, television appearances and role as brand ambassador and director of the Delia group, which includes the renowned Maha restaurant, is set to dazzle Bangkok’s culinary scene. Under his stewardship, Maha has earned the prestigious Chef’s Hat award, recognised for its inventive reinterpretation of Middle Eastern cuisine. Maha celebrates its rich culinary heritage with contemporary twists, embodying the concept of ‘Unrestricted Middle Eastern Cuisine’. Chef Delia’s expertise in modernising ancient dishes with world-class ingredients promises a dining experience unlike any other.
One of Chef Shane Delia’s key goals is to demonstrate that Middle Eastern flavours can be presented in innovative and contemporary ways. His Bangkok menu will showcase the versatility and excellence of Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern elements.
The exclusive six-course menu starts with an appetiser plate featuring a Middle Eastern welcome board with creative twists. The first course, ‘Hiramasa Kingfish Crudo’, includes charred pineapple tabbouleh and house-made harissa. The second course, ‘Macaroon Bil Toum’, consists of Lebanese garlic dumplings with Hokkaido scallops and pine nut burnt butter, marrying Middle Eastern flavours with modern gastronomic techniques.
The fish course features ‘Roasted Coral Trout’, accompanied by spiced Shirazi and orange reduction, blending contemporary flavours from various regions. The main course, ‘Dry-aged Duck Breast’, is a sophisticated dish requiring expert cooking techniques to perfect.
This unique dining experience concludes with a dessert of beetroot, white chocolate, watermelon, rosewater and peppermint crisp milk chocolate ice cream.
‘It is an honour for my team and me to collaborate with Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on this culinary venture. Thailand is renowned for its food, and showcasing our Bangkok edition of Maha here is a dream come true. This event will offer a playful yet flavourful Middle Eastern experience unlike anything you have tried before’, said Chef Shane Delia.
The ‘Chef Shane Delia Pop-up Restaurant’ will be open for seven dinners from 17 to 23 October 2024, starting from 17:00. The price is THB 5,200++ per person, with an optional wine pairing available at THB 3,500++ per person. Please note that prices are subject to a 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok at +66 (0) 2 162 9000, email dining.siambangkok@kempinski.com, visit www.kempinski.com/en/siam-hotel/restaurants-bars/pop-up-restaurant-chef-shane-delia-in-bangkok, or use the Line Official Account @SiamKempinskiHotel.