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On June 21st, I will be cooking for one day only at Mekong in Akishima.
On Sunday, June 21st, I will be cooking for one day only at the Thai and Laotian restaurant Mekong in Akishima.
Since closing my shop in Tachikawa, having the opportunity to cook outside like this is a special occasion for me as well.
This time, I have put together a lunch course where you can enjoy a little bit of everything, from appetizers to the final dish, focusing on dishes from northeastern Thailand that are difficult to serve during a regular lunch.
When people think of Thai food, they might have a strong impression of classics like Gaprao, Tom Yum Goong, and Green Curry.
Of course, those are part of the appeal of Thai cuisine, but Thailand has completely different food cultures in each region.
In particular, the cuisine of northeastern Thailand, the Isan region, is interesting in its use of aroma, acidity, herbs, and fermentation, and there are many dishes that go well with alcohol.
For this course, I will serve small portions of appetizers such as 'Gaeng Om' (chicken and herb stew), dried pork, fried spring rolls, and som tum with corn and salted egg.
After that, I will serve fragrant grilled chicken, Larb Gai with sticky rice, and finally, a small portion of green curry rice, which I used to serve back in my Banana Shokudo days, as a closing dish.
I want this to be a meal that you can enjoy not just as a light snack, but as a proper lunch, and one that you can comfortably pair with a beer or other drinks.
Rather than a formal discussion on Laotian cuisine, this is a lunch gathering where you can get a feel for the food culture that connects across borders, focusing on dishes from northeastern Thailand.
Whether you used to come to Banana Shokudo, have only recently learned about me, or are just a little interested in Thai food, please feel free to come by.
Seating is limited, so this will be by reservation only.
A lunch course to enjoy the cuisine of northeastern Thailand
Date and Time: Sunday, June 21st, 12:00 - 14:30
Venue: Thai and Laotian Restaurant Mekong, Akishima Branch
Price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
*Please order at least one drink
Capacity: 25 people, reservation required
Reservation Deadline: Friday, June 19th, 23:00
Please make reservations through the Mekong Akishima branch. We accept reservations for individuals as well.
Phone: 042-808-7153
We also accept questions via Instagram DM.
@mekon_akishima is the account for the venue.
My Instagram is @asia_food_trip. Please take a look if you have the time.