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FOOD & BEVERAGE

“ROHIT KHATTAR HAS ASSEMBLED A TEAM OF
TALENTED CHEFS, INCLUDING RENOWNED FIGURES
LIKE SWATANTRA GAUTAM AND PRANTUSH RAI, TO
CREATE A DINING EXPERIENCE AT FIREBACK THAT
SURPASSES ALL EXPECTATIONS.”

humorously jests with Rohit, expressing a desire for local chilli accents, and the refreshing pineapple-based som tam.
cuisine. It becomes evident that his vibrant personality is Delightful surprises abound, like a coconut milk-free
beautifully reflected in every dish – unassuming yet feisty, vegetable green curry featuring tantalising palm hearts and
spirited yet intricately created. local teppal peppercorns. Every bite reveals the
As Tanongsak Yordwai, David’s partner of 35 years, joins thoughtfulness and creativity behind each ingredient,
us at the table, David’s charismatic persona shines even showcasing David’s respect for tradition while delivering
perkier. Winning in polyglot banter, he smoothly switches unexpected and nuanced flavours.
between his light-hearted, Ralph Fiennes-esque charisma David, renowned for his authentic Thai cuisine, fearlessly
and the soft harmony of Thai dialect. Each dish served reconstructs traditional dishes using local ingredients, a
carries the imprint of David’s artistry – grilled eggplant’s challenging endeavour that only a select few would dare to
smokey bitterness, the scallop plaa hoi sheenn’s coconut and undertake. His determination to strike the perfect balance

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