Indulge in a Culinary Carnaval in Krabi
For one night only, on Saturday April 13, beachfront resort Banyan Tree Krabi will unveil a Thai New Year feast for guests and no-guests alike at the 5-star hotel’s Naga Kitchen restaurant. For 2,950THB per person (children 4-12 half price), an unlimited buffet and barbecue will be presented with a bewildering selection of culinary delights,such as a a Smoked Fish Live Station offering Gravlax Barracuda, Thai spicy “laab” black king fish, and Vodka & Beetroot Salmon, among other tantalizing seafood treats. Meanwhile a live barbecue station will sizzle up Krabi Lobster, grilled butter squid, king tiger prawns, and much more. There will also be a Carving Station with Wagyu prime ribs, crackling pork belly, and stuffed Italian sausage, an organic salad bar, a dessert corner, a range of local Southern Thai cuisine favorites, and a complimentary welcome drink. For reservations or more information, contact +66 075 811 888 or email naga-krabi@banyantree.com
Sky-high Songkran Dinner in Chiang Mai
Meliá Chiang Mai will host a four-course set dinner called “Songkran Culinary Delight” at its signature 21st floor restaurant Mai Restaurant & Bar on April 13 and 14 to mark the Thai New Year. Appetizer Koa Kaab Hor Goong, comprising chilled prawns wrapped in rice paper, ginger candies and garden herbs, is followed by Makreau Thed Consommé, a soup with tomato consommé, cage-free egg royale and wheats. The main course is a choice of either Moo Makwaen, made up of grilled wild pepper spiced Kurobuta pork chop with San Pathong sticky rice and seasonal vegetables, or Aab Tong Pla Salmon, Laan Na style Salmon belly in banana leaf, curry sauce, potato and sweet basil. Pudding Lum Yai, a warm longan pudding with chemical-free longan and coconut ice cream, rounds off the dinner. Priced at THB 1300 net per person, the four-course dinner is available from 6-10pm. For reservations, please contact +66 (0) 52 090 603 or email mairestaurant@meliachiangmai.com
