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Thai dishes, among their noteworthy characteristics, share the same core ingredients like ginger, garlic, lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice, with other Southeast Asian cuisines. And yet, Thai food has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes it easily distinguishable from the delicacies of neighboring countries. Depending on the region, Thailand has complex cooking styles, which are all about balancing sweet, hot, sour, salty, and less often bitter. Its general strong and vibrant flavors are loved by many if not all.

At least before June ends Manileños in search of a genuine Thai meal need not go far as Juthakorn Suraraksa or Chef Mink graces the kitchen of Conrad Manila with his presence. The assistant executive sous chef of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is the first to be invited this year for the hotel’s Legendary Chefs Series, a gastronomic affair that brings in master chefs celebrated all over the world to the Philippines.
Chef Mink is serving the Weekday Lunch Special Buffet at the award-winning all-day dining restaurant, Brasserie on 3, until June 30 only. Satisfy your Thai cravings, from stir-fry to deep fry, and slow-boiled to boiled in soup.

Staples from the Land of the Smile included in the spread are the Mixed Seafood Spicy Salad, Tom Yum Goong (hot and sour shrimp soup), Yam Mamuang (green mango salad), Prawn Cake, Pla Sam Ross (sweet, sour, and spicy fried fish), and the Mango Sticky Rice, to name a few.

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General manager Fabio Berto emphasizes how Chef Mink’s visit presents “…a one-of-a-kind opportunity [for guests] to immerse themselves in the luxury of authentic Thai cuisines, right in the heart of Conrad Manila.”

For an extra fee, lunch can be taken with free-flowing drinks. Unlimited alcoholic beverages from white and red wines to local beers are also available.

The three-part Legendary Chefs Series is a salute to the finest culinary masterpieces by premier cooks globally. Coming back to the Philippines this July is celebrity chef Jereme Leung with the distinct flavors of China. Last but not least is Chef Valerio Pierantonelli slated to showcase his Italian signature dishes this August.

BEEN THERE THAI'D THAT Assistant executive sous chef of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Juthakorn Suraraksa

Chef Mink has been in the culinary industry for 14 years now. Some of the establishments he has worked with are Evason Phuket and Six Senses Spa, Elements at The Okura Prestige Bangkok, and the award-winning The House on Sathorn, where he was the junior sous chef during the restaurant’s pre-opening.

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