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Exploring the Delights of Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

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Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Located above BK Salon in Sathu Pradit, Chef Ton - Thitid Tassanakajohn's prestigious chef's table experience in Bangkok of eight seats, Ōre is under the leadership of Dimitrios Moudios, who is also Executive Chef of Lahnyai, another Chef Ton's outlet. This restaurant promises a world-class dining experience. With Moudios's extensive experience in renowned establishments, including famed tenure at the 3 MICHELIN-starred Atelier in Munich and work at top-tier restaurants in Chile, Denmark, Switzerland, and The Netherlands, Ōre guarantees an unforgettable gastronomic journey.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

The dining space features an open kitchen that takes centre stage, offering a carte blanche tasting menu with 25 to 30 meticulously crafted dishes. The interior design is influenced by Japanese and Nordic styles, characterised by a long wooden counter that contributes to a tranquil and zen ambience.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Derived from the Greek term for "something you like", the restaurant's name, Ōre, reflects Moudios' heritage and culinary philosophy. Its concept centres around borderless dining and simplicity. This minimalist approach is complemented by precision, artistry, and elegance. The restaurant is committed to sourcing fresh spring water from Sai Yok, served as the first course on the menu, and using exclusively organic vegetables. Their culinary repertoire encompasses grilling, smoking, steaming, boiling, baking, and pickling to extract the ingredients' natural potential.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

The minimalistic approach at Ōre does not equate to simplicity. On the contrary, it spotlights the complexity and sophistication of pared-back cuisines. Ōre also takes pride in offering a Thai spirit or tea pairing curated by Dominik Jurasz.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Guava is one of the first courses. It features guava and mangosteen topped with lardo and cherry blossom. The harmonious interplay of the sweet, refreshing tropical fruits works hand-in-hand with the lardo's sweetness and umami flavour. The cherry blossom sprinkles accentuate the dish with a floral note.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Sunchoke is a fascinating dish showcasing this root vegetable's unique flavours and textures. The sunchoke is perfectly roasted, and its tender inside is carved out and made into velvety purée. The hollowed sunchoke shell is then generously filled with rich and savoury chicken liver pâté, creating a harmonious contrast of flavours. Finally, the sunchoke purée is piped out, covering the pâté inside, providing a beautiful and harmonious finish to the dish.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Peas is a course that harmoniously combines simplicity and luxury. It's a salad consisting of crisp sugar snap peas, briny sea grapes, delicately drizzled with chive oil, adorned with luxurious caviar, and delicately infused with the rich essence of fermented pork sausage broth, creating a symphony of flavors. On the side, a vibrant finger lime awaits, providing a burst of acidity and citrus undertones to elevate the dish to new heights of indulgence.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Kohlrabi is a simple-looking course that holds a delightful and surprising flavour. The dish's main ingredient is kohlrabi, a vegetable that might be unfamiliar to some. It boasts a delightful sweetness reminiscent of broccoli and a hint of peppery goodness similar to turnip.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

For this course, kohlrabi is charcoal grilled for eight hours, allowing the flavours to intensify and develop to perfection. It is served with macadamia milk, crafted without water. The water is substituted by clarified grilled daikon juice, which enhances the dish with its unique and flavourful profile.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

A course that's full of texture and flavour is the Okra Tempura. This course includes succulent shrimp stuffed inside an okra, then deep-fried tempura style. The crispy tempura is then wrapped in a bicoloured shiso leaf, adding both aesthetic appeal and subtle herbaceous notes. For a tangy finish, squeezing some bao mango over the tempura is recommended, deepening the sensory experience and providing a delightful contrast to the flavours.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

The sushi-looking Pig Ear is a course that may confuse diners but in a good way. This course features a crispy nori roll filled with blackened durian rice, tender pork ears, and tangy bilimbi. The crispy nori roll provides a satisfying crunch, while the blackened durian rice adds depth and aromas. The pork ears contribute a delicious savoury element, and the bilimbi imparts a refreshing and slightly sour note. Together, these ingredients combine to create a memorable dining experience.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Tomato is a course that showcases a range of umami flavours. It consists of grilled cherry tomato filled with a delectable smoked bonito tartare, providing a rich and smoky taste. The dish is then elevated with a semi-dried tomato and topped with karashi miso mustard seed, offering a subtle yet tantalising hint of heat and complexity.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Egg Fruit is an exotic dish made of egg fruit, also known as canistel. Though originally from Central America, Thailand's climate has proven conducive to its cultivation. To prepare this dish, the egg fruit is carefully soaked in a flavorful broth overnight, allowing it to absorb all the rich flavours. Once marinated, the fruit is expertly grilled to perfection and delicately sprinkled with sobacha before being smoked. It is then complemented with two sauces, both crafted from sato lees, further elevating the dish with layers of complexity and depth of flavour.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

One of the main dishes, Lamb Rib, is juicy and rich in flavours. This dish includes tender, slow-cooked lamb rib, fermented chilli sauce, pickled coconut shoot, and crispy fried kombu. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of taste and texture, making it a must-try for any lamb enthusiast.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

The last main course comes in a set comprised of rice that is cooked in a nabe clay pot with a medley of aromatic nuts, crunchy small crickets for texture, and delicate ginger flower for a hint of floral notes, all accompanied by a succulent duck ball. The sides offer a tantalising array of flavours, including tender grilled duck dusted with an exotic blend of Thai Northern spices, a trio of pickles showcasing diverse tastes and textures, and a fragrant Chinese Ni Ren Cha tea to cleanse the palate.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

One of the desserts on the menu is Coconut, boasting a scoop of refreshing coconut sorbet, perfectly complemented by the nuanced and smoky flavors of charcoal-roasted oolong tea. Every bite offers a delightful balance of tropical sweetness and aromatic sophistication.


Ōre, a Chef's Table Experience in Bangkok

Ōre is a must-visit restaurant for those seeking to delve into the world of local ingredients and intriguing flavours. This chef's table experience in Bangkok promises diners a truly unforgettable epicurean journey.


Ōre Restaurant

Hours: THU - MON, 19.00 - 21.00 Hours

Tel: +6653 253 248

Location: Sathu Pradit Rd, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120

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