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Avenzel Hotel & Convention Cibubur collaborated with Chef Degan Septoadji to present special culinary delights at the Guest Chef event. The event took place on October 11-12, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. until completion, at The Zoetrope Sky Lounge, Avenzel Hotel & Convention's flagship restaurant. Guests thoroughly enjoyed authentic Thai dishes, meticulously prepared by Chef Degan, a culinary maestro renowned for his expertise in Southeast Asian cuisine.
“Thai cuisine is known worldwide for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes. We are also honored to collaborate with Chef Degan, a figure synonymous with culinary excellence in Southeast Asia,” said Lia Rorimpandey, General Manager of Avenzel Hotel & Convention Cibubur.
Avenzel Hotel & Convention is committed to providing guests with an extraordinary culinary experience that not only caters to their tastes but also sparks curiosity about the rich culinary culture. Thai cuisine, with its deep culinary traditions, offers an exciting adventure for the palate, and we couldn't think of a better way to introduce it than through Chef Degan."
Guests can enjoy dishes prepared by Chef Degan himself, from appetizers to desserts, with 5 different Thai dishes on the menu. Here are the Thai dishes that Chef Degan will be serving:
- YUM SOM O PUU NIM: Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Pomelo, Jicama, Tamarind, Coconut
- TOM KHA GOONG: Prawn, Spiced Coconut Broth, Tomato, Shimeji, Lemongrass
- NAM TOK NUEA: Grilled Beef Striploin, Chili, Lime, Thai Herbs, Roasted Rice Powder
- GAENG PHED PED YANG: Seared Duck Breast, Red Curry, Grape, Lychee, Pineapple, Coconut Milk
- KHAO NIEW MAMUANG: Mango, Sticky Rice, Coconut Milk, Mango Spring Roll, Pandan Ice Cream
“Thai cuisine tends to be sour and spicy. In Indonesia, I have to adjust to suit Indonesian tastes. Indonesians usually prefer a balance of sour and sweet, but spiciness is a matter of taste. So, as Guest Chef, I will still adjust to Indonesian tastes, but without losing the essence of Thai cuisine,” said Masterchef Indonesia judge Chef Degan.
