Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata is hosting a 10-day Thai food festival with a curated Thai menu called Treasures of Thailand, at Kava the all-day-dine-in restaurant by Fairfield by Marriott. The menu has been curated by expat chef Vina of Hong Samut Pub, Bangkok, bringing the authentic taste of Thailand to the city. The food festival is featuring Thai-themed décor and a variety of concoctions to provide patrons with a Thai gastronomic experience. Executive chef Arabinda Seth and Chef Vina are serving the table with the essence and flavours of Thai delicacies.
Manoj Jangid, general manager of Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, said, “Keeping in mind the love for Asian food of the people in Calcutta, we decided to celebrate Thai food for 10 days at our own restaurant Kava. We associated with stellar expat chef Vina from Bangkok to curate this culinary journey of Thai cuisine as Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata believes in diversity. I look forward to welcoming the City of Joy to come and experience Chef Vina’s talent with extraordinary classics from Thailand.”
More about it:
What: Treasures of Thailand
Where: Kava at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
On till: April 2
Timings: Brunch 12.30 pm-3.30 pm; dinner 7 pm- 11 pm
Meal for one: Rs 1,299-plus
“This is my first time to Calcutta and it’s been a great experience with Fairfield by Marriott and Chef Arabinda’s team. I’m here to bring my culture and the taste of authentic Thai food. I hope everyone from the city enjoys my food,” said Chef Vina from Bangkok.
Prawns stir-fried in chilli basil sauce and served with rice and a sunnyside up in Prawn Krapow.
The traditional and heavenly Thai sweet dish called Khanom Tom is a coconut milk-based dessert made with sticky rice.
Try the refreshing Thai Orchid made by muddling fresh basil leaves and cucumber with gin, cranberry juice, ginger ale and sweet and sour mix, served in a green coconut to give you the authentic Thai vibe.
Bangkok Nigroni is a signature Thai cocktail made with gin, red vermouth, bitters and kaffir lime hints.
From Chef Vina’s grandmother’s kitchen, Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is a signature Thai starter where boneless chicken is marinated in coconut milk and curry paste and grilled and served with creamy sweet andspicy peanut sauce.
Hamouk is steamed fish cooked in coconut milk and red curry paste and garnished with basil and fresh red chilli, served in a green coconut.
Pictures: Rashbehari Das