Chef Pam Pichaya of Potong fame will join Chef Grégoire Berger in the kitchen for one night only.
It’s no secret that the culinary industry is male-dominated, making Ossiano’s second collaboration of the year all the more exciting — chef Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij is headed to Dubai. Fresh off being crowned Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024 by 50 Best, she will join chef Grégoire Berger in the kitchen, hosting an exclusive four-hands dinner at Ossiano on Tuesday, 21 May.
Inspired by a five-element philosophy – salt, acid, spice, texture, and the Maillard reaction – diners will be able to indulge in an exclusive ten-wave menu, meticulously crafted and mastered by the duo. Against the surreal backdrop of the Ambassador Lagoon at Ossiano, hero dishes from Berger will include langoustine tom yum uni, Galician sea urchin, Thai style and sticky rice with mango, and curry ice sorbet. Alongside, Soontornyanakij will showcase Parts of Banana, with ingredients sourced locally from Bangkok, as well as Potong’s Pad Thai and Evolution of Crab. The latter will feature Mud Crab (known for its creamy roes) and Blue Crab (offering a sweet and rich flavour).
The internationally renowned Soontornyanakij has opened several successful restaurants and bars over the years. She is the first ever and youngest female chef to receive both a Michelin star and the Opening of the Year award from the Michelin Guide simultaneously. She is also the fastest and youngest Thai female chef to receive Asia’s Best Female Chef award. Soontornyanakij is also a food consultant and television personality, making her one of the most recognised faces in cooking in Thailand today.
Since its opening in 2021, Potong, a progressive Thai-Chinese restaurant helmed by Soontornyanakij, has garnered several prestigious accolades, including debuting on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list at No. 17 in 2024 and earning a spot on the extended list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2023. Here, the female chef skilfully weaves her family’s stories into a thought-provoking tasting menu featuring five elements and five senses across 20 dishes, while spotlighting Thai-Chinese cuisine with creative spins on traditional recipes.
Berger, the visionary behind Ossiano, has consistently created innovative dishes that pay homage to ocean treasures and coastal flavours. As well as ranking No. 87 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 extended list, Ossiano retained its Michelin star in Dubai’s 2023 Michelin guide and earned its place in the prestigious La Liste in November 2023 at No. 8. Additionally, the restaurant retained its four-toque status in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE Guide 2024 and ranked No. 3 in the 2024 Middle East and Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants list earlier this year.
DSCVR: Ossiano, Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. @ossianodubai
