Dubai: Benjarong And La Tablita Present Thai-Mexican Culinary Collaboration To Celebrate Diversity

Come September, Dusit Thani Dubai is organizing unique culinary event celebrating Dubai's cultural diversity through Thai and Mexican cuisines. On September 6-7, 2024, Benjarong Thai Restaurant will offer a special 5-course gourmet dining experience, showcasing the vibrant flavours of both cultures.

This exclusive dinner event, priced at Dh299 per person, is a collaboration between Benjarong's Chef Wichit Panyo and La Tablita's Chef Manuel Correa. They have crafted a menu that blends the intricate tastes of authentic Thai cuisine with the bold flavours of Mexican cuisine.

A Culinary Journey Across Borders

The 5-course menu created by Chef Wichit and Chef Manuel combines aromatic Thai spices with smoky Mexican notes. Guests will enjoy premium dishes that highlight the chefs' creativity and expertise.

The journey begins with an Amuse-Bouche Duo from La Tablita and Benjarong. This is followed by Tord Man Goong, a Thai prawn cake crusted with black quinoa and served with homemade peanut curry. For a taste of Mexico, guests can savour the Scallop Tostada or Seabass Ceviche.

Main courses include Short Rib & Mole Poblano, featuring traditional mole sauce made from dried chili, nuts, and chocolate. Another highlight is Gai Muan Sauce Lae Mang-Khud, which includes chicken sous vide with crab meat egg ball, finished with orange Thai red curry and served with Thai mangosteen and Benjarong rice.

The dessert course features Platano con Dulce de Leche x Benjarong Sticky Rice—a blend of grilled Platano banana and pandan sticky rice filled with local date lava. This delightful ending perfectly encapsulates the fusion of both culinary traditions.

Meet the Culinary Masters

Chef Manuel Correa hails from Tabasco, Mexico. He brings extensive experience and passion for his culinary heritage to La Tablita in Dubai. Having worked with renowned chefs like Roberto Solis and René Redzepi, he continues to innovate with authentic Mexican cuisine.

Chef Wichit Panyo serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Benjarong, Dusit Thani Dubai. Known for blending traditional Thai recipes with modern techniques, he has earned a reputation as one of Dubai's finest Thai chefs due to his dedication to quality and flavour.

For reservations or enquiries, call +971 4317 4515, WhatsApp +971 54 990 8007 or email [email protected].