Ayatana Culinary Fest: A Multi-Sensory Gourmet Journey (October 1st-7th, 2024)

Experience the ultimate fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine with Michelin-starred chefs Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones. This week-long event at Ayatana features exclusive dinner collaborations with SOWER, a celebrated restaurant from Lake Biwa, and a rare opportunity to enjoy special lunch courses, normally not offered. Savour sustainable, authentic flavours paired with curated craft beers from Kyoto Brewing Co., and join our Taste Education Workshop to learn the secrets of Thai spices directly from the chefs. Don’t miss this immersive, multi-sensory culinary journey.

October 1, 2024: AYATANA + SOWER Collaboration Dinner

Join us for an extraordinary dining experience as the chefs of Ayatana and SOWER collaborate to bring you a five-course fusion menu that harmonizes Thai culinary traditions with seasonal ingredients. A special craft beer pairing adds the perfect finishing touch to this culinary masterpiece.

• Price: JPY 22,000 (Collaboration Menu)
• Craft Beer Pairing: JPY 5,000 per person
• 4-Kind Pairing: JPY 8,000
• ​Ayatana Dinner: 17:30 – 22:00​
  (Last order: 20:00)​
  – Children under the age of 6 are not permitted
• Limited seats available, reservations required.

October 3, 2024: Taste Education Workshop + Lunch

Join our exclusive Taste Education Workshop, led by Michelin-starred chefs Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones. Dive into the world of Thai spices, learning their traditional uses and how to combine them with seasonal ingredients. Following the workshop, enjoy a special lunch that showcases the knowledge and techniques learned, crafted by the chefs themselves.

• Workshop + Lunch Price: JPY 8,000 per person
• Workshop Time: 11:00 – 12:30
• Lunch Service: 12:30 – 14:00
• ​Children under the age of 6 are not permitted
• Limited seats available, reservations required.

October 4, 2024: KYOTO Craft Beer Pairing Dinner

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Ayatana partners with Kyoto Craft Beer for a special beer-paired dinner. Experience Thai cuisine at its finest, perfectly complemented by Kyoto’s locally brewed beers.

• Price: JPY 22,000 (Menu with Beer Pairing)
• ​Ayatana Dinner: 17:00 – 22:00​
  (Last order: 20:00)
• ​Children under the age of 6 are not permitted
• Limited seats available, reservations required
• Learn more about the beers from the brewers themselves during the dinner service

October 7, 2024: Autumn Menu Launch

Celebrate the launch of our Autumn Menu, featuring an exquisite selection of dishes crafted with seasonal produce from Kyoto and Thailand. A fresh and exciting dining experience awaits, paired with Kyoto’s finest craft beers.

• Price: JPY 19,000
• ​Ayatana Dinner: 17:00 – 22:00​
  (Last order: 20:00)
• Craft Beer Pairing: JPY 5,000 per person
• ​Children under the age of 6 are not permitted
• Limited seats available, reservations required.
• Be the first to experience our new seasonal offerings.

October 3 to 7, 2024: AYATANA Special Lunch

Join us from October 3 to 7 for an exclusive lunch at Ayatana. Michelin-starred chefs Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones have crafted a set menu that perfectly blends Thai and Japanese culinary traditions, using the finest seasonal ingredients. This special lunch offers a rare opportunity to experience a multi-sensory journey through sustainable, authentic flavours.

• Lunch Service: 12:00 – 14:00
• Price: JPY 12,000 (Set Menu)
• Limited seats available, reservations required.

OUR CHEF

Experience Ayatana by acclaimed chefs Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Dylan Jones, renowned from Netflix’s Chef’s Table. Previously bestowed with a Michelin Star at Bo.Lan in Bangkok, Ayatana assures a distinctive sensory journey exclusively tailored for the hotel, Ayatana promises a unique sensory journey.

CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

At Ayatana, sustainability is not just a concept but a practice woven into our dishes. Our Ohara Farm embodies our commitment, where we nurture herbs and vegetables with care, ensuring farm-to-table freshness enhances every dish.​

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS

Alongside a special wine pairing menu, the restaurant has also offered a selection of exclusive food-based mocktails created in collaboration with Intangible, a renowned non-alcoholic cocktail bar based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Championing the idea of “mocktails with soul,” the mocktail menu promises to celebrate sustainable Thai and local produce and deliver a symphony of vibrant flavours and aromas.