ASAI Bangkok Chinatown presents Vanderveen Takeover

The special event will see Chef George Kataras, former owner of the Michelin-starred Vanderveen Restaurant in Amsterdam, take over the kitchens to create an eight- course culinary journey presenting local ingredients in exciting new ways. Only from 7 to 11 December at JAM JAM Eatery & Bar.

ASAI Bangkok Chinatown hotel in the heart of the city’s renowned Chinatown district, just a short walk from Wat Mangkon MRT station, is bringing an exciting culinary collaboration to Bangkok with Chef George Kataras – former owner and Chef de Cuisine of the Michelin-starred Vanderveen Restaurant in Amsterdam.

From December 7 to 11, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., the hotel’s JAM JAM Eatery & Bar will host Chef Kataras as he crafts an exquisite eight-course tasting menu, skillfully highlighting the vibrant tastes and enticing aromas of local ingredients through masterful culinary techniques.

Hailing from Athens, Greece, Chef Kataras embarked on his culinary journey at the age of 21 by attending culinary school in Paris, France. His international career then took him from the UK to Denmark, the USA, and the Caribbean before settling in Amsterdam, where he achieved the prestigious Michelin star for Vanderveen restaurant in less than two years.

Specialising in a mix of North European and Mediterranean styles of cuisine, Chef Kataras focuses on produce-driven, bold, and minimalist cooking – with generous amounts of creativity in curating comforting and recognisable dishes.

Tickets for this exclusive 8-course dinner experience are priced at THB 1950++ per person and can be purchased through www.ticketmelon.com/asaihotels/vanderveentakeover.

For more information, please contact ASAI Bangkok Chinatown at 02-220-8999

ASAI Bangkok Chinatown partners with nomadic chef Iñaki Bolumburu for a pop-up Basque feast at JAM JAM Eatery & Bar Chef Iñaki promises to showcase his eclectic cuisine with strong Basque roots in a unique 10-course dinner – available for two nights only.

ASAI Bangkok Chinatown continues its mouthwatering series of chef collaborations this month with a two-day pop-up dinner event featuring nomadic chef Iñaki Bolumburu.

Held on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 April 2022 at the hotel’s vibrant JAM JAM Eatery and Bar, the event will see Chef Iñaki create a 10-course feast of Basque cuisine – including highlights such as Mussels and seaweed croquette, Hake ‘salsa verde’ with white asparagus, and Mackerel ‘escabeche’ – with optional wine pairings curated by Wine Garage and Soul Wines.

Setting the scene will be funky beats by Beam’s resident DJ, Pragueputth, and Disco Tropico’s DJ Kwoala.

Originally from Derio, a small town on the outskirts of Bilbao, Spain, Chef Iñaki has rich experience working for some of the world’s finest restaurants, such as Mugaritz, San Sebástian, Basque Country; Pure C, Cadzand, Netherlands; Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark; and Nerua, Bilbao, Basque Country. A self-described ‘nomadic chef,’ Chef Iñaki now travels the globe with the intent to not only showcase his eclectic cuisine with strong Basque roots, but also to learn about different cultures, cuisines, techniques, and flavours.

Diners looking for a tasty preview of Chef Iñaki’s cuisine before his Bangkok pop-up can head down to Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, where he’ll cook up a special eight-course feast for Songkran (on Wednesday 13 April), for only THB 2,500++.

Details at a glance
Date: Wed 20 and Thu 21 April 2022
Time: 18:00 to 23:00
Price: THB 2,900 ++ per person for a 10-course dinner (including one complimentary welcome drink)
Wine Pairing: THB 1,200 ++ per person.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please visit asaihotels.com or Tel: 02 220 8999.

Follow JAM JAM Eatery & Bar on Instagram @jamjam.chinatown.