Chef Ian Kittichai's New Khum Hom Menu Celebrates Thailand's Forgotten Regional Flavors
- Manta
- 2 days ago
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From royal-era snacks and southern seafood specialties to heritage desserts, Khum Hom's latest menu offers one of Bangkok's most compelling journeys through regional Thai cuisine
Thai cuisine is often celebrated for its bold flavors, but beyond the familiar curries, stir-fries, and street food classics lies a rich tapestry of regional dishes and culinary traditions that are slowly disappearing from everyday dining tables.
At Khum Hom, Chef Ian Kittichai is determined to keep those stories alive. The Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok has unveiled its first major menu update of 2026, introducing 23 new dishes inspired by Thailand's diverse regional food cultures. More than a seasonal refresh, the collection is a culinary journey across the country's four regions, highlighting local ingredients, heritage recipes, and lesser-known flavors that deserve a place in contemporary Thai dining.
A Menu Built Around Stories
For Chef Ian, the new menu is about more than technique or presentation. It is an exploration of Thailand's culinary identity through dishes that tell the stories of communities, traditions, and ingredients that have shaped regional cooking for generations.
The result is a collection that moves effortlessly between nostalgia and innovation, showcasing familiar flavors through a refined contemporary lens while remaining deeply rooted in Thai culinary heritage.
Highlights From Across Thailand
One of the menu's most intriguing starters is Kang Kao Puek, a royal snack dating back to the early Rattanakosin period. The dish requires considerable precision to achieve its delicate taro texture, offering diners a rare opportunity to experience a recipe seldom found outside historical culinary references.
Southern Thailand takes center stage with Pad Keui Chalu, a seafood-forward dish built around additive-free krill paste, delivering bold coastal flavors balanced by premium seafood ingredients. Another standout is Mhee Pak Panang, featuring tender noodles coated in a layered dried chili sauce and served alongside grilled river prawn.
The menu also explores lighter regional flavors through Yum Hua Plee Pla Fu, a banana blossom salad accented by smoky herbs and paired with grilled dried fish. For those seeking deeper spice and complexity, the Songkhla-inspired Tom Yum Pak Ror offers a rich Southern-style interpretation of Thailand's iconic soup.
Heritage Desserts With a Contemporary Twist
Dessert receives the same thoughtful treatment as the savory courses.
Kanom Ta Yab combines pandan with salted coconut sauce, while Ice Cream Boran reimagines Phuket's traditional Bee Go Moi dessert. Served in homemade brioche and topped with toddy palm, palm seed, and chocolate from Prachuap Khiri Khan, the dish reflects Chef Ian's talent for blending nostalgia with modern culinary craftsmanship.
One of Bangkok's Most Thoughtful Thai Dining Experiences
For diners who want a curated introduction to the restaurant's new direction, Khum Hom offers a six-course Experience Set Menu priced at THB 2,200++ per person.
Designed around the team's favorite dishes, the menu provides a structured journey through Thailand's regional flavors and culinary traditions.
Located on Wireless Road within Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, Khum Hom has earned recognition from the Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 for its commitment to contemporary Thai cuisine rooted in local ingredients and regional storytelling.
Under Chef Ian Kittichai's leadership, the restaurant continues to demonstrate that some of Thailand's most exciting culinary discoveries come not from reinventing tradition, but from rediscovering it.
The new à la carte menu is now available for lunch and dinner.
Khum Hom Restaurant
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok
2 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
More at www.khumhomrestaurant.com.
[PHOTO: Courtesy of Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok]
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