Kimpton Kitalay Samui is inviting its cherished guests and visiting diners to embark on a culinary journey from Chiang Mai, the ancient walled city in the jungle-clad mountains of Northern Thailand, to Koh Samui, the tropical island lapped by turquoise seas, with a special two-day collaboration between Rasik Local Kitchen and FishHouse Restaurant & Bar.
A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant, Rasik Local Kitchen is one of Chiang Mai’s most highly acclaimed culinary venues, where Chef Wai uses locally sourced ingredients to craft bold, vibrant Thai dishes. Now, he will bring his creative vision to Kimpton Kitalay Samui as he joins forces with Chef Banana of FishHouse Restaurant & Bar for an exclusive two-night collaboration. This August, Chef Wai and Chef Banana will stage two evenings of exceptional gastronomy that will showcase the finest seasonal flavours of Chiang Mai with a tropical Southern Thai twist!
On Wednesday 13 August, these two Thai culinary maestros will present a breath-taking 12-course beachfront dinner that features a selection of signature dishes that highlight the fresh produce of the South, reimagined in Rasik Local Kitchen’s Northern style. Five enticing appetizers include Tapi River Prawn & Mangosteen Salad, which is crafted using succulent prawns from the Tapi River in Surat Thani, and tender Baby Octopus in Coconut Soup with Thai herbs and a dash of shrimp paste, while a choice of five mouth-watering main courses includes a slow-cooked Northern-style Beef Stew with Samui Herbs, and marinated local Silver Pomfret Grilled in Banana Leaf. This multi-sensory journey concludes with two delectable desserts, including an innovative Thai Brandy Tiramisu with Chiang Mai Cacao Nibs. Staged on the soft sands of Choengmon Beach, overlooking the glistening Gulf of Thailand, this enchanting alfresco evening will be illuminated with a dramatic fire show and live DJ.
Then on Thursday 14 August, diners can embark on an exquisite 8-course epicurean adventure at FishHouse Restaurant & Bar, the chic beachside dining destination that was honored in the MICHELIN Guide 2025. A trio of appetizers includes a sublime Isaan-style Oyster Salad, which blends the freshest Surat Thani oysters with traditional northeastern herbs, and crispy local Herb Fritters with Tamarind and Cashew Nut Sauce, while three mesmerising main dishes include Northern-style Fish Larb, a hot & spicy salad of minced sea fish with bold Northern Thai herbs, and a Thai-inspired Sweet Squid Paella infused with lemongrass and caramelised onions. Diners can then savor a duo of desserts, including soft and chewy Sweet Dumplings with Coconut Sugar. With a live saxophonist providing the entertainment, this is an evening that will live long in the memory.
So, whether you’re seeking an intimate evening with your partner or a social culinary occasion with family or friends, the Rasik Local Kitchen X FishHouse Restaurant & Bar collaboration will bring the timeless spirit of Thai cuisine to life in a spectacular beachfront setting.
13 August 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM
12-course Beachfront Dinner
– THB 2,200++ per person (food only)
– THB 3,100++ per person (food with wine pairing)
14 August 2025 6:00 – 10:00 PM
8-course FishHouse Restaurant & Bar Dinner
– THB 1,700++ per person (food only)
– THB 2,600++ per person (food with wine pairing)
