Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi invites diners to the first edition of it’s 2022 Culinary Master Series

The Shangri-La’s Culinary Master Series is a unique gourmet pop-up event, featured throughout the year, that hosts show stopping gastronomical experiences curated by globally acclaimed chefs. The concept has now returned with its first edition in 2022.

Set to take place from March 10 to 13 at the hotel’s Vietnamese restaurant, Hoi An, diners can look forward to an epicurean experience from Chef Chatchai Klanklong, inspired by his upbringing in Petchabun and memories of watching his mother prepare Thai food from scratch.

Chef Chatchai Klanklong is from L’Orchidée, based in Alsace, renowned for being the only Thai restaurant to be awarded a star in the Michelin Guide, France 2019.  The acclaimed chef will host a collection of dining experiences and an exclusive cooking class for those looking for a more hands-on experience.

The exclusive five-course menu features hand-selected dishes, kicking off with Red tuna with soy sauce, ginger and avocado; followed by a stunning Egg yolk confit with black truffles, crispy bread and hazelnut butter, a treat for the eyes and palate alike.  Diners are also set to delight in a Tom yam soup with lobster; and a main course of Milk lamb with cabbage and satay sauce before being treated to a tropical dessert that incorporates Wild mango, passion fruit and coconut.

Exclusive five-course set menu will be available from March 10 to 13 at 7pm onwards for AED448 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED696 per person (inclusive of grape pairing). Daily cooking classes in Hoi An’s kitchen from 1-3pm at AED172 per person, limited to a maximum of 5 persons. Call +9712 509 8555 or email restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com. Visit the website or Instagram.