On the Thai island Phuket there are countless restaurants – many of them do not survive a complete season after their mostly pompous opening. Those restaurants that have been in Phuket for more than two years can justifiably say they have made it. One of these culinary temples with a “stock guarantee” is the Surf & Turf in Phuket Town. Continue reading Surf & Turf Phuket Town
I got to know BELGA shortly after the opening on the recommendation of a good Bangkok friend. This Bar & Brasserie with Belgian charm, Belgian beers and culinary highlights of Belgian cuisine is the real address to feel good. Continue reading BELGA @Sofitel
Some time ago I visited with a good Bangkok friend the El Gaucho Bangkok – the “branch” not far from the Grand Mercure ASOKE…right next to Terminal 21. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very inviting and authentic, you felt right at home and almost like in a Argentina steakhouse. The furnishings are very attractive and invite you to linger even beyond the good steak. Continue reading El Gaucho
Nicolas Basset – Chef Nico – is one of the most innovative chefs I have ever met. Before he started the BELGA project at Sofitel Sukhumvit, he was already sous chef at the MGallery Sofitel VIE Hotel.
The cuisine of the VIE Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for a reason – for many years now, chefs of rank, name and stars have been coming here to set new highlights and pass on their knowledge.
Since the beginning of 2020, Nico has not only been head chef at BELGA but has also risen to the management level of the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit with the position of executive chef – congratulations.
When it comes to innovative food and unique textures, Chef Tom Köffers from Surf & Turf is a constant on Phuket. There may be many chefs who are able to convince – but Tom is able to do this with the most minimalist of requirements. Continue reading Tom Köffers – Chef at Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen in Phuket Town
The Pullman Arcadia is one of the most impressive resorts I have ever had the honour to stay in. It’s not that everything is perfect here, but it’s the overall package that makes all the difference – you just feel good. Continue reading Pullman Phuket Arcadia
While visiting the wonderful Mövenpick Resort in Kao Yai, right in the heart of Thailand, I met the young and inspiring Executive Chef Amorn Prechawathanawong – Jackie for short. Continue reading Jackie Amorn Prechawathanawong – Executive Chef at Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai
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Have you ever heard of the film “Tampopo” – It’s how I discovered my Love affair with noodle soup. Today I want to share with you my interest in noodle soups and street kitchens and why I love sharing my experiences with you. Continue reading Tampopo – It’s how I discovered my Love affair with noodle soup
The Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco is a very special resort and this is not least due to the positive atmosphere and the always friendly and open-minded staff who spoke an excellent English throughout. Continue reading Let’s Sea Resort
Bastian Ballweg has been Executive Chef of The Pavilions Phuket since March 2022 and is also the chef of the Firefly restaurant located on the hotel grounds. He previously worked – for a good four years – as Executive Chef at the Marriott Nai Yang – Resort and Spa, which is also located on Phuket. Continue reading Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket
Bangkok is worth a trip and not just – as sung by the band Alphaville – for one night. During my stays in Thailand over the past few years, I have tried to keep my time in the capital as short as possible – the hustle and bustle definitely didn’t seem to be conducive to relaxation. Continue reading Sofitel Sukhumvit
I visited the Let`s Sea Restaurant on the recommendation of a good friend from Hua Hin – in fact, I stayed at the resort. It soon turned out that the proximity to this very good restaurant was a big advantage and this was not only due to the discount for resort guests. Continue reading Let’s Sea Restaurant
During my short visit to the Richmond Hotel Bangkok I had the great luck to meet Chef Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri. She is in charge at the Richmond Hotel when it comes to fine pastries, cakes, pies or any kind of dessert. Continue reading Maew Pratumthip Trakoonsri – Executive Pastry Chef of the Richmond Hotel Bangkok
Chef Supat Chinsangtip has worked at the VIE Hotel Bangkok for a decade – he is the guarantor of high and consistent quality and has international experience. Continue reading Supat Chinsangtip – former Executive Sous Chef & Chefkoch des VIE Hotel Bangkok
Chef Roberto Rota – in short Chef Roberto was the innovative driving force and the good soul of the VERO kitchen, the Trattoria & Wine Bar at the Pullman Arcadia Phuket. Here you can not only enjoy excellent food – from time to time very special events take place here. The portfolio of VERO’s cuisine ranges from down-to-earth mamma cuisine to Italian haute cuisine and the most delicious representatives of Mediterranean flavours in general.
Continue reading Roberto Rota – former Head Chef of the VERO trattoria & wine bar Phuket
The VERO is an Italian restaurant at the Pullman Arcadia – and I have to say even in Italy it would be difficult to find pasta & pizza that tastes as delicious as this restaurant. Continue reading VERO @pullman Phuket Arcadia
The Elements is also a restaurant on the ground of the Pullman Arcadia – it is the one where the morning breakfast takes place. Continue reading Elements @pullman Phuket Arcadia
The Grand Mercure ASOKE is a five star apartment hotel in the heart of Bangkok – the ideal starting point to explore the city by BTS (sky train) or MRT (subway) or go shopping in the immediate vicinity – for example in the Terminal 21 ASOKE mall (there is a free shuttle every half an hour). Continue reading Grand Mercure ASOKE
PullmanChef Bunmee Nueangchaiyos – everyone calls him Chef Sorn – was the head chef of the Arcadia Elements Restaurant and sous-chef of many culinary events and functions at the wonderful five-star hotel pullman Arcadia Phuket.
It was a great pleasure for me to get to know him better in the short time we spent on Phuket. His friendly, open and always interested nature is more than a trademark. Continue reading Bunmee Nueangchaiyos – former Head Chef Arcadia Elements Phuket
The Richmond Hotel is located away from the crowded centre of Bangkok, not far from the Chao Phraya River. If you stay here, you will definitely escape the massive smog of the city centre, but there are still plenty of opportunities for activities. Not far away from the hotel there are some shopping malls, many small restaurants, a very nice park and also Wat Suan Kaeo – a not overfrequented temple with a beautiful garden – here one notices visitors as well as inhabitants quickly that it is more relaxed than in the dependency in the city centre. Continue reading The Grand Richmond Hotel
The Lee Hu Doichang Café is one of the best places in Chiang Rai to sit back and relax with a tepid priest and enjoy something culinary. The café is located away from the bustling centre of the city – about fifteen minutes by car from the Central Festival. Continue reading Lee Hu Doichang Café