{"id":7925,"date":"2026-03-24T15:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/basil-celebrates-30-years-with-blue-elephant-royal-heritage\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T02:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:32:33","slug":"basil-celebrates-30-years-with-blue-elephant-royal-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/basil-celebrates-30-years-with-blue-elephant-royal-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Basil Celebrates 30 Years with Blue Elephant Royal Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Basil<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ To mark three decades of culinary excellence, basil at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, presents an extraordinary one-night dinner titled \u201cBangkok: A Timeless Culinary Voyage \u2013 From Royal Heritage to Modern Bangkok<\/strong>.\u201d Created in collaboration with Blue Elephant<\/a>, the event takes place on 27 March 2026 and is priced at THB 2,800++ per person.<\/p>\n

For this milestone occasion, basil is honored to welcome Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe<\/strong>, founder of Blue Elephant<\/strong> and one of Thailand\u2019s most celebrated culinary figures, alongside Executive Chef Manachai Konkangplu<\/strong>. Together, they bring to the table two distinct but deeply complementary visions of Thai cuisine \u2014 one shaped by four decades of championing royal traditions on the world stage, the other by a commitment to innovation rooted firmly in heritage.<\/p>\n

Together, their chefs have crafted a tasting menu that moves through the historical eras shaping Bangkok\u2019s culinary identity<\/a> \u2014 from the royal kitchens of early Rattanakosin through to the flavors defining the city today. Each course is a chapter; together, they tell the story of how Bangkok became one of the world\u2019s great food cities.<\/p>\n

The journey opens with two amuse-bouches rooted in the royal court tradition of early Bangkok: Blue Elephant\u2019s Crispy Catfish Prawn Salad<\/strong> \u2014 pairs seared \u201cRatchaburi\u201d GI freshwater prawn with the bright sweetness of \u201cNakhonnayok\u201d GI Marian plum, combined with crunchy catfish, Thai herbs, and a delicate \u201cPhetchaburi\u201d GI tamarind dressing \u2014 alongside basil\u2019s Mhee Krob Rajawong<\/strong>, the classic crispy vermicelli brightened with bitter orange and citrus. To open the evening, the Allegrini Soave DOC Oasi San Giacomo 2023 sets a graceful tone \u2014 its delicate floral notes and crisp minerality a gentle, luminous companion to the brightness of Marian plum and the subtle richness of river prawn.<\/p>\n

As the story moves forward into the River Trade Era, the tasting menu takes inspiration from the movement of people and ingredients that once shaped life along Bangkok\u2019s waterways. Blue Elephant\u2019s Blue Crab Hor Mok<\/strong> is crafted from sweet \u201cSurat Thani\u201d blue swimmer crab, gently folded with betel leaves and southern curry paste, enriched with \u201cChiang Rai\u201d organic hill tribe egg, and served with a lively dip of \u201cPhuket\u201d GI pineapple \u2014 a reminder of the maritime connections that defined the city\u2019s cultural and culinary exchange. The Collavini Il Grigio \u201cRoyal\u201d Ros\u00e9 NV mirrors this sense of cultural confluence \u2014 its lively effervescence and fruit-forward elegance dancing effortlessly alongside the aromatic complexity of southern curry and the sweetness of Phuket pineapple.<\/p>\n

The soup course pays tribute to Thailand\u2019s royal culinary revival: basil\u2019s Royal Consomm\u00e9 Siam<\/strong> is a refined reinterpretation of Tom Yum, built from river prawn essence and aromatic herbs, enriched with young coconut and Yamabushitake (Lion\u2019s Mane) mushroom. Few wines navigate the vivid tension of Tom Yum with as much poise as the Selbach Saar Riesling Kabinett \u201cTradition\u201d 2023 \u2014 its signature off-dry freshness and electric acidity bridging the heat of the chili and the richness of prawn fat in perfect equilibrium.<\/p>\n

The main course embodies the bright, expressive flavors of contemporary Bangkok. Blue Elephant\u2019s \u201cManao\u201d Snow Fish<\/strong> is steamed with Thai herbs and topped with pickled \u201cSri Saket\u201d GI garlic, lime\u2011chili dressing, and bursts of \u201cSaraburi\u201d lime caviar \u2014 a dish that speaks to the city\u2019s present\u2011day clarity, freshness, and bold character. A refreshing Bengal Currant Sorbet<\/strong> follows, offering a sweet\u2011tart pause in color and brightness \u2014 finds a uniquely fitting companion in the Cuv\u00e9e Siamoise Blue Elephant Label 2024, a wine born of the same culinary vision as the dish itself, its character shaped by the same Thai spirit that defines this era.<\/p>\n

The journey then deepens with basil\u2019s Choo Chee See Krong Nua<\/strong> \u2014 48-hour braised Wagyu beef short ribs bathed in a luxuriously creamy choo chee curry sauce, with sticky brown rice finished in gold leaf. The Condado de Haza Crianza Ribera del Duero D.O. 2020 rises to the occasion \u2014 its structured tannins and dark fruit intensity a powerful yet graceful counterpart to the deep, aromatic richness of the curry.<\/p>\n

The journey concludes in the creative present of New Bangkok. A Jasmine Pistachio Cake<\/strong> brings together dates and the crisp richness of \u201cChiang Rai\u201d organic hill tribe egg, echoing familiar textures while elevating them into a contemporary dessert form. Alongside it, a silky lemongrass panna cotta<\/strong> is served with pomelo, chili\u2011lime caramel, and crispy basil \u2014 a final harmony of aroma, sweetness, and gentle spice that closes the evening with a distinctly modern Thai signature. To close, the Mouton Cadet \u201cReserve\u201d Sauternes AOC 2019 \u2014 one of Bordeaux\u2019s most celebrated dessert wines \u2014 brings the evening to a golden finale. Its honeyed richness and notes of apricot and vanilla embrace the warmth of pistachio and the aromatic sweetness of lemongrass, lingering long after the last spoonful.<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangkok: A Timeless Culinary Voyage \u2013 From Royal Heritage to Modern Bangkok<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Friday, 27 March 2026
\nTime:<\/strong> From 6:30 PM onwards
\nVenue: basil<\/em><\/strong>, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok<\/p>\n

Price:
\n<\/strong>Food Only: THB 2,800++ per person
\nWine Pairing: THB 4,600++ per person (6 tasting portions)
\nReservations: <\/strong>02 649 8888<\/p>\n

Recommended. Limited seating available.<\/em><\/p>\n

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