“…In the day that contemporary Thai cuisine is constantly being reimagined, Chef Ian Kittichai, the culinary visionary who brought Thai gastronomy to the world stage, has chosen a different path, one that journeys back to the roots. His newly launched À La Carte menu at Khum Hom celebrates rare, almost-forgotten regional dishes from across Thailand, each telling a story of tradition, time, and taste…”
Every dish has been meticulously researched, tested, and refined by Khum Hom’s culinary team to revive ancient Thai recipes and breathe life into flavours once found only in ceremonial feasts. Available from 4 October 2025 for both lunch and dinner, the new menu embodies Chef Ian’s philosophy of “preserving through taste,” restoring the spirit of Thai culinary heritage with a refined contemporary sensibility.
Highlights include Yum Nung Mhoo Hoi Shell, this dish pairs crisp pork skin with premium scallops in a roasted coconut, lime, chili dressing and fresh herbs. The aromatic Gaeng Ra-waeng Short Rib, a semi-dry curry dating to King Rama V’s reign: and the delicate Gaeng Chued Ngo Yad Sai Gai, featuring Surat Thani rambutans stuffed with seasoned chicken in a clear broth. Also featured are Saeng Wa Goong Mae-Nam Pla Fu, grilled Tapi-river prawns from Surat Thani and crispy freshwater seabass from Songkhla and Nua Khem Tom Kati, a velvety stew of sun-dried beef that exemplifies many generations of rural Thai culinary wisdom.
For desserts, Khamhom offers a nostalgic journey through forgotten Thai sweets. Among them, Kanom See Tuai, a traditional wedding blessing sweet dish rarely seen outside ceremonial occasions, Khao Mao I-Tim Kluai Khai, a dessert rooted in Thai tradition, and the innovative Kanom Kho filled with organic Mahachanok mango ice cream sourced from Sukhothai’s renowned organic farms.
“This menu reflects our ongoing commitment to highlight Thailand’s regional diversity while honouring the ethos that makes each dish remarkable. These are flavours that tell stories, some nearly forgotten, but all worth preserving for future generations.”
Chef Ian Kittichai
This new menu not only reflects Chef Ian’s commitment to preserving Thailand’s culinary heritage but also reinforces Khum Hom’s identity as a dining destination where Thai cuisine becomes cultural experience, one that transcends taste and time. The new À La Carte menu at Khum Hom is available from 4 October 2025 onwards.
