Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / A new chef is causing a stir in the city. Dessi De Vries, recently appointed head chef of the Chatrium Residence Sathon, has introduced an imaginative new seasonal menu at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, Albricias.

The menu celebrates Albricia's culinary heritage, rooted in the Mediterranean. It showcases seasonal ingredients from Europe, Asia, and local Thai produce in diverse dishes that take guests on a true sensory journey.

Chef Dessi, originally from the Netherlands, is no stranger to Asia, having worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts in the Maldives, India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Known for his impeccable technique and creative cooking style, he presents dishes with exciting flavors and a modern, surprising twist.

Food lovers seeking daring new flavors and the familiar dishes for which Albricias is famous will discover a new level of excitement with the revised menu, which offers four new starters, four main courses and three desserts.

The innovative appetizer of king crab with pomegranate, with its enticing textural contrast, comes highly recommended. King crab legs poached in lime butter and salad are served with a slightly spicy guacamole espuma, pomegranate seeds, Granny Smith apples, and curry mayonnaise.

The sumptuous langoustine risotto features poached and grilled langoustines on a bed of risotto in a lightly spiced Mediterranean tomato and herb sauce. It is accompanied by Jerusalem artichoke pieces, crispy squid sponge, and green asparagus.

For his dessert, Chef Dessi drew inspiration from his childhood in Europe. In autumn, he would go with his grandmother to collect chestnuts in the forest, where the leaves swirled in the wind and mist rose. “Autumn in the Forest” is a chestnut and vanilla panna cotta, combined with caramelized hazelnuts, tonka bean ice cream, bourbon tuile, a crisp white chocolate sponge base, dark chocolate soil, and vanilla gel – a complex, aromatic dessert that perfectly complements your menu.

Regarding the changes, head chef Dessi said: “Our goal is to further develop the menu while striking a balance between satisfying our regular customers and attracting new ones. We ensure a diverse and interesting selection of dishes so that our guests can try something new and/or innovative, while knowing that they can still find their old favorites here.”

“The menu will change with the seasons, as we want to offer our guests a variety of seasonal dishes throughout the year. And of course, it’s best to eat produce when it’s in season,” added chef Dessi.

For further information and reservations, please call +66 (0) 2672 0200.

About Albricias Restaurant: The upscale, modern restaurant Albricias brings the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to Sathon with a unique, contemporary twist. Chef Dessi De Vries skillfully showcases imported and local ingredients in a creative, seasonally changing menu. Friendly and attentive service, along with a carefully curated drinks menu, complements the exceptional dining experience and provides the perfect foundation for an unparalleled culinary adventure at Albricias. In 2022, the restaurant was awarded the prestigious "Restaurantes de España 2022" prize by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade. Albricias is located on the fourth floor of the Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok and is open for lunch from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm and for dinner from 5:00 pm.