True travel cannot be described between the lines, authentic delicacies can hardly be described in three words, visiting the destination, encountering each taste, and letting the taste buds perceive the beauty of it. From March 19th to May 22nd, Bolshoi, together with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Chengdu and the Chengdu Office of the National Tourism Administration of Thailand, launched the "Play with Thailand" immersive Thai food cultural experience, and you can explore Thailand at The Temple Café without going abroad, and start a trip to Thailand on the tip of your tongue!
In order to present authentic and creative Thai delicacies to Chengdu diners, Boshe is proud to invite Chef Kan Hongjumphon of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Chengdu to bring Thai cuisine from north to south with local Thai ingredients. Chef Kan Hongjumphon has over 15 years of experience in pure Thai cuisine, and she has personally passed on authentic Thai culinary skills to the Bolshoi Chef team to create a culinary mecca of "Thailand in the City", so that you can experience a new, unique and immersive "Thai" wonderful journey at The Temple Café!
The distinctive Thai cuisine brings out the spicy, sour, sweet and savoury through four different regions. Northern, Northeastern, Central and Southern are uniquely seasoned to bring the magic of thailand to life!
Representative dishes of Northern Thailand:
Thai Northern Spicy Sausage / RMB 68
Due to the alpine terrain and the cultures of neighboring countries, both customs and diets are self-contained. The Thai sausages in the north have a unique flavor, and the sausages are wrapped in pork with peppers, lemongrass, ginger and other spices, which are solid and elastic.
Representative dishes of Northeast Thailand:
Thai green papaya salad / RMB 68
It stretches from the plateau to the Mekong River to the northeastern region of Thailand, where the famous Ethan cuisine was born. Due to its special geographical location and historical and cultural environment, northeast Thailand preserves the ancient food culture of ancient Siam. The sour, spicy, crisp and freshly scented green papaya salad is not only a representative of Northeastern Thai cuisine, but also one of the classic dishes of Thai cuisine!
Thai roast beef fillet with Thai chili sauce / RMB 158
Traditional Northeastern Thai roast meat, without being marinated in advance, directly roasts untreated raw meat, and with a small ingredient made of crushed chili peppers, stir-fried rice, and fish sauce, you can taste the juicy, tender and full-bodied steak.
Representative dishes of Central Thailand:
Tom's Roche shrimp soup / RMB 98
Surrounded by the fertile plains of the Chao Phraya River, Central Thai cuisine revolves around spicy, sour, sweet and salty, resulting in a diverse menu with all four flavors. The most popular Tom Yin Gong soup was born in central Thailand. "Tom Yum" is the meaning of sour and spicy, "Gong / Goong" is the meaning of shrimp, the combination of lemon, pepper and fresh shrimp soup, it seems that only sour and spicy, but combined with a variety of spices, the soup color is bright red, so that the Tom Yin Gong soup produces a layer of rich taste.
Thai Green Curry Chicken / RMB 98
As a representative dish of central Thailand, Thai green curry looks like a small fresh curry, pleasant aroma, soft and rich in taste after combining with coconut milk, but in fact, the taste is fresh and spicy, with tender chicken, so that Thai green curry chicken has a rich taste.
Representative dishes of Southern Thailand:
Sea fish with tamarind sauce / RMB 98
In the south, it is adjacent to the sea, and the dishes are mostly seafood, accompanied by spicy curry flavor and the sour taste of tamarind seeds. The cuisine of southern Thailand may be the least known, but enough to stir up the taste buds!
As the temperature warms up, the streets seem to drift through the summer atmosphere. In addition to the authentic Thai cuisine mentioned above, you can also enjoy the Thai-style afternoon tea with coconut groves and gentle waves at The Temple Café, where you can meet the beauty of Oriental Hawaii!
Exquisite and delicious Thai classic desserts are presented in Southeast Asian-inspired bamboo baskets by Chef Kan Hongjumphon of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Chengdu and Executive Sous Chef Tony Xu of Boshe. Not only are there familiar traditional Thai desserts: colorful leaf coconut juice cake, mango sticky rice, mille-feuille cake, pandan coconut rolls and "rubies" soaked in coconut milk, but also coconut egg shallot oil cake and jackfruit seeds with innovative flavors. Each dessert is full of color, flavor and taste buds, and each set of afternoon tea is priced at RMB 298.
Chef Kan Hongjumphon
Remarks: The above prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% VAT on total bill.
About the Royal Thai Consulate General in Chengdu
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Chengdu is the representative of the Thai government, and its consular jurisdiction includes Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality. Since its establishment in 2005, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Chengdu has been committed to strengthening bilateral contacts and cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, investment, education, tourism and culture, so as to enhance mutual understanding and exchanges between the two peoples. Thailand has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations, receiving more than 10 million Chinese tourists every year. As the world's leading exporter of kitchens and food and agricultural products, Thailand's cuisine and fruits are increasingly popular with Chinese people. The Royal Thai Consulate General in Chengdu attaches great importance to the promotion of Thai cuisine in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, and has cooperated with provincial government agencies, hotels, Thai restaurants and enterprises throughout the year to successfully hold various events to showcase authentic Thai food and fruits.
About tourism authority of Thailand Chengdu office
The Chengdu Office of the National Tourism Administration of Thailand was established in Chengdu on December 19, 2011 as one of the five offices of the National Tourism Administration of Thailand in China, including Sichuan Province, Chongqing Municipality, Shaanxi Province, Qinghai Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gansu Province, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region and other eight provinces and cities in western China. The Chengdu Office of the National Tourism Administration of Thailand and partners from all walks of life in the Western Region of China have helped promote the promotion of cultural tourism in Thailand, so that more Chinese tourists can understand Thailand's rich cultural tourism resources and explore.
This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand launched the international marketing theme of "Magical New Chapter of the Year of Thailand Tourism 2022" to the world, allowing domestic and foreign tourists to re-appreciate the beauty of Thailand through the new concept of cultural tourism of "Magical Thailand Everywhere", and is committed to building Thailand to become the most popular destination for a long time.
About Bosche
One of the residential house series, Chengdu Boshe, carrying the historical heritage of Chengdu, is hidden in the fashion shopping landmark Ocean Taikoo Li, designed by the famous British designer firm MAKE Architects. Guests arrive at the entrance to a Chinese-style courtyard with a history of more than 100 years and built in the Qing Dynasty, the Pen Post style. Passing through the ancient building are two L-shaped mid-rise buildings with 100 rooms and 42 serviced apartments, respectively. The unique restaurant and bar includes the One Michelin-Starred Tea Room, which exudes Zen in an elegant setting, offering exquisite Sichuan vegetarian cuisine and high-quality teas. Selected by the Michelin Guide for the restaurant Tivano, it is known for its sophisticated and modern Italian cuisine. There is also The Temple Café, which serves dining all day, and The Well Bar, which has a jazz-age atmosphere. The award-winning Sanctuary Spa is an urban oasis, offering a range of signature spa treatments in addition to a swimming pool and gymnasium.
About the Residence Series
The House Series brand is a series of well-designed, personalized hotels with different characteristics. The Opposite House in Beijing, Yiju in Hong Kong, Boshe in Chengdu and Yongshe in Shanghai are all committed to creating a unique, intimate and personalized travel experience for discerning travellers. Each house collection is uniquely designed to showcase an elegant atmosphere and provide an unrivalled unique stay.