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Bangkok gets a
taste of Singapore’s
acclaimed and
celebrated Indian
restaurant.

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ANANTARA

he culinary landscape is so vast that it produces pure elation
when discovering different styles of cuisine across the world.
Each cuisine has its regional characteristics; some stay true to This eclectic mix is not only boast-worthy because of its vibrant
traditions, while others evolve by introducing contemporary combination of flavours, but it highlights the brilliance of India’s
influences. Then, there are restaurants like Yantra. Creatively versatility in conjuring culinary magic from one region to the next.
directed by culinary historian Pritha Sen and Executive Chef The countless and unique ways of plating Indian food continue
Pinaki Ray, Yantra is a beautiful representation of the rich tapestry to leave me in awe. In honour of such an experience, Anantara
of Indian flavours in a modern gastronomic journey. Established in Riverside Bangkok Resort graciously welcomed Yantra to dazzle its
Singapore, the restaurant claims to have embraced a philosophy that dining crowd with a pop-up that turned out to be one of the more
pays homage to traditional Indian cuisine while adopting innovative exciting kitchen collaborations I’ve been to. I had the pleasure of
techniques and flair. Its carefully-curated menu, balanced with sitting pretty while Chef Pinaki and his team served up some of
veg and non-veg options, showcases premium and rare ingredients the most exquisite Indian food (via Singapore) I’ve had in a while.
sourced from all over South and Southeast Asia. This was an invitation to remember.

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