Fah Thai Magazine Nov-Dec 2018
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HAPPENINGS<br />
THAILAND<br />
BANGKOK<br />
Photos by Dolnapa Ram-Indra<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
A Tempest of<br />
Tastes<br />
In the old days in <strong>Thai</strong>land,<br />
“Am-dang” meant Mrs. or Miss<br />
whereas “Typhoon” referred<br />
to the manner of stir-frying<br />
crabs found in typhoon shelters<br />
off Hong Kong Island. This<br />
unusual combination reflects<br />
the idea of preserving authentic<br />
<strong>Thai</strong> recipes which requires<br />
meticulous details in every step,<br />
many of which may soon be<br />
forgotten. The restaurant, Amdang<br />
Typhoon has a dedicated<br />
owner and chef Yai Buncharas<br />
who strives to maintain local<br />
<strong>Thai</strong> recipes with authenticity<br />
and fresh ingredients of the<br />
highest quality. The result is<br />
a mesmerising array of <strong>Thai</strong><br />
and Chinese dishes – from<br />
Stir-Fried Pork Crackling with<br />
Green Curry Paste to Hong Kong<br />
Typhoon Shelter Spicy Crab<br />
which includes the hot, peppery<br />
flavour and aromatic fragrance<br />
from stir-frying garlic with<br />
fresh crabs. Sukhumvit 32,<br />
facebook.com/amdangtyphoon,<br />
+66 (0) 95 716 4712<br />
LIGHTS OUT IN DINING<br />
The name, Wang Hinghoi, says it all, as this sensory experience<br />
of a restaurant is named after the firefly, ‘hing hoi’ in <strong>Thai</strong>. The<br />
dining concept at Wang Hinghoi bridges the city, the woods,<br />
and people as more than 1,000 sq. metres of land has been<br />
transformed into a lush area in the city. It’s a different kind<br />
of dining in the dark, encased in a large glasshouse whose<br />
steel framework lends an urban and contemporary<br />
touch as fireflies flit about. Inside, the model<br />
ecosystem houses the creatures who<br />
engage in their show of light to entertain<br />
as diners go about their meal in a<br />
separate space. During the 18 months<br />
that Wang Hinghoi remains open,<br />
experience seekers will dine on food<br />
that is relied on by all five senses. On<br />
offer are different culinary journeys<br />
crafted under the concept, “The Four<br />
Elements of Life.” Earth, water, wind, and<br />
fire are interpreted into diverse menus which<br />
promise a true awakening of the senses. As the<br />
dining experience at Wang Hinghoi is truly<br />
one-of-a-kind, advanced booking is the only<br />
option. wanghinghoi.com, +66 (0) 91 979 6226<br />
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