Khao by Four Seasons comes alive with fanfare and flair, bringing a fantastic Thai market experience to the comfort of the countryside retreat of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. From local cuisine to crafts and cultural immersion, this promises to be a night to remember.
Farm Fresh
Chef Naruchit has a fondness for all things local and home-grown, and has travelled extensively to identify lesser known, but indigenous flavours. He enjoys working with a number of key ingredients that are unique to provincial Thai cooking. Among these are a local tamarind cultivar from Phetchabun province and a home-made, pure palm jaggery that is rarely found in markets today.
Dine Like a Local
Guests can expect wok-tossed, stir-fry stations, and salad counters churning out some spicy Esaan style cuisine such as Larb E-San Moo, which incorporates all the elements of a Northern Thai salad, such as roasted chili flakes and crunchy pounded rice to liven up this hand-tossed minced-pork salad.
A few of Naruchit’s Chiang Mai specials will be on offer too, including Khanom Sen Nam Ngiew, a fermented rice noodle with minced pork in a spicy tomato-based broth. Local delicacies include Khao Soi (crunchy noodles in a sweet and sour coconut-milk stew), a classic Som Tum Thai (raw papaya salad), and a variety of Nam Prik (fresh and fermented chili dips) to be paired with fresh vegetables and crisps.
Festive fare
Folk music is central to the carnival-like atmosphere at a Kad Mua, and at Khao by Four Seasons, a troupe of traditional performers will add revelry during the dinner. Local artisans plying their craft will complete the classic market feel, and bring the street-side sensation right up to the tables. Performing exclusively for the occasion will be a troupe of expert Lanna dancers showcasing the Fon Khan Dok, a Buddhist ceremonial special.
Priced at THB 3,500++ per person (food only). Half price for children under 12 years of age and complimentary for children under 5 years.
To reserve an experience, guests can call 66 (0) 53 298 181, email [email protected], or chat with the team via the FS App.