Burmese flavours close to home at Alinga Tea & Dining
To celebrate the delicious connection between two traditions, the eatery hosted its very first event on July 11 called 'Alinga the 1st Food Tasting: Culinary Cultural Bridge'.
Photograph: Alinga Tea & Dining
What made the night special was a four-hand dinner by two renowned chefs: Thailand's first MasterChef winner,Chef Kaew Paveenuch, and Chef Joseph Nyi: culinary director at Le Cellier in Yangon and a judge on MasterChef Myanmar Season 4. If you missed the event, don't despair – you can still enjoy their special menu at the venue for the next three months.
Even though the evening was centred around food, it brought people together through conversation and a shared curiosity about the tastes of Myanmar. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, just like Alinga itself, where the cuisine is made to feel approachable, creative and full of heart.
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