{"id":18305,"date":"2024-06-30T03:19:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T03:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=18305"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:17:09","slug":"chef-pam-of-potong-at-the-ritz-carlton-maldives-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/06\/chef-pam-of-potong-at-the-ritz-carlton-maldives-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Chef Pam\u2019 of Potong at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives in August"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands<\/strong> presents an epicures\u2019 delight, welcoming two culinary friends to its table this Summer. These exclusive residencies, are announced as part of the resort\u2019s established Masters of Crafts series working with the world\u2019s most talented masters of food and drink, wellness, adventure and environmental innovation \u2013 a curation of considered guest experiences rooted in transformative travel.<\/p>\n

Chef Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij, crowned Asia\u2019s Best Female Chef 2024, will be the first chef to take over The Ritz-Carlton Maldives\u2019, Fari Islands\u2019 Summer Pavilion, the coveted Indian Ocean outpost of Singapore\u2019s highly acclaimed Michelin-starred venue at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. For two nights from the 10th-11th August, Chef Pam will bring her innovative mastery from Bangkok\u2019s POTONG, ranked #17 in Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants, to a venue steeped in design and culinary legacy, while Matteo Cadeddu of Opium, ranked #59 in Asia\u2019s 50 Best Bars, serves sweet libations from the resort\u2019s iconic EAU Bar on the 9th and 10th August.<\/p>\n

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The first, and youngest, female chef to receive both a Michelin Star and \u2018Opening of the Year\u2019 award from the Michelin guide in the same year, Chef Pam, will present an eight-course tasting menu showcasing her progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine. Guests will enjoy an edit of POTONG\u2019s avant-garde dishes with a menu enforced by the decorated chef\u2019s signature 5-Element philosophy and a unique melding of Thai culinary traditions with innovative flavours.<\/p>\n

Chef Pam\u2019s delectable edit infused with her signature storytelling will celebrate; \u2018Parts of Banana\u2019 \u2013 three bites highlighting the meat, peel, flower, and stalk of the versatile fruit in a creative and flavourful tribute, \u2018POTONG\u2019s Pad Thai\u2019 where tradition and culinary innovation converge in Thailand\u2019s national dish with a difference, and \u2018Yin Yang Noodle\u2019 an elevation of Chef Pam\u2019s childhood memories, where morels and a creamy chicken broth add a touch of nostalgia to every spoonful. Courses will include POTONG\u2019s Evolution of Crab and Five-Spices Squab, with intricate sweet feasting of Salak, Pam\u2019s signature Chocolate Sphere, and Tangerine and Chocolate Bon Bon with cantaloupe p\u00e2te de fruits and white chocolate. The culinary journey closes with a curated selection of mignardises from both Summer Pavilion and POTONG.<\/p>\n

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The luxurious surrounds of the design-masterpiece resort sets the stage for a unique sensory experience from start to finish. Guests will arrive through Summer Pavilion\u2019s circular \u2018moon-gate\u2019 entrance, meandering the water court and garden before stepping in to a glowing lantern-lit dining room hovering serenely above the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the collaboration Chef Pam says, \u201cI\u2019m so thrilled to bring POTONG\u2019s flavours to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands and to its incredible culinary scene. To be part of the resort\u2019s dedication to culinary excellence and exploration is a real privilege, and to offer this from Summer Pavilion, a restaurant rich in Cantonese culinary heritage, feels a very organic meeting of sensibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chef Pam continues, \u201cI hope to bring an element of surprise to guests through my menu. When people think of Thai food, they think of northern, southern, central or north-eastern, but Thai-Chinese is a sub-cuisine. Chinese people have been migrating to Thailand for over 800 years and they\u2019ve brought a lot of food culture with them. I\u2019m excited to showcase my menu \u2013 5 Senses, 5 Elements, A Journey Through Time \u2013 in this unique setting, for a truly unparalleled and thought-provoking dining experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a mouth-watering pairing for the palate, Matteo Cadeddu of Opium is set to take over The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands\u2019 EAU Bar on the 9th and 10th August. The Bangkok jewel, frequently named on the extended list of Asia\u2019s 50 Best Bars, brings its flawlessly executed mixed drinks inspired by \u201cliquid surrealism\u201d to the resort\u2019s Behind the Bar series. As the sun sets on the paradise isle, Cadeddu presents an exquisite menu of libations poolside.<\/p>\n

For the bold and adventurous, \u2018Han Solo\u2019 will deliver Mezcal, Pineapple Tepache, lime, honey, soda, and a dash of orange bitters. In a botanic hit for the enigmatic, \u2018Incognito\u2019 sees a mysterious blend of gin and bergamot liqueur. A tale of the unexpected \u2013 \u2018Granadaladahaha\u2019 brings an intriguing serve with whiskey pomegranate coconut yogurt washed in homemade coffee coconut vermouth, and \u2018Sun Tan\u2019 basks in the warmth of Hojicha whisky, Cognac VSOP, Cocchi Torino, and homemade chocolate-hojicha liqueur, reminiscent of sun-kissed afternoons.<\/p>\n

Shaped by the ocean forces, wind and waves, in an elegant setting of outstanding architectural merit, EAU Bar marks the most memorable location to enjoy a celebration of the world\u2019s finest sips. With no better backdrop than the resort\u2019s Defining Moment, a daily sunset ritual with a Bodu Beru performance of Maldivian drums and insta-worthy flaming ceremony.<\/p>\n

POTONG x The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands from $250 per person, including eight-course tasting menu. Opium x The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands signature cocktails from $25.
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