Bong Appetit: Thai restaurant offering marijuana infused dining experience

Bong Appetit: Thai restaurant offering marijuana infused dining experience

The Slate Phuket has launched a new cannabis culinary experience following the decriminalisation of marijuana in Thailand.

Steven John of Empty Plates Bangkok put together the ingredients which consists of cannabis leaves, flowers, stems and seeds.

The restaurant claims the meal is not only tasty and relaxing, but it also has health benefits too, being rich in antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds.

There’s only 40 (not 420) tickets available for the event at Rivet and Rebar in early March.

Coqoon Spa will also offer specially designed treatments using CBD oil.

The Slate says public attitudes to cannabis has changed dramatically in the past few years, with numerous studies showing the plant has beneficial effects for health and well-being.

The global cannabis market is set to reach US$200 billion by 2030, according to research by GlobeNewsWire, with numerous studies showing the health benefits of consuming cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

“At The Slate, we are always looking for new ways to surprise our guests and we can see there is huge demand for cannabis tourism,” says The Slate Phuket’s owner, Krystal Prakaikaew Na-Ranong.

“This is a sophisticated way for guests to try cannabis in a culinary form, in a relaxed and elegant setting by creating high-end menus with cannabis-infused dishes by the masterful Steven John.”

Krystal says that curated cannabis experiences have the potential to bring more visitors to Thailand, helping the industry recover after the impact of Covid.

“The Slate Phuket is known for its BOLD events and Bong Appetit is the first in a series of gastronomic journeys curated by The Slate to showcase a different side to Thailand and immerse our guests in new experiences,” she said.

The dinner is inspired by BONG Appetit, a TV show that follows Abudllah Saeed around the world as he visits chefs preparing meals in a kitchen stocked with a huge selection of marijuana ingredients.

From crushed powder form to oils, butters and resins, cannabis is added carefully to different dishes to complement the flavours of the natural produce and offer a mild relaxation effect.

Chef John says that cannabis should be considered similar to wine, in that different plants will have different flavour profiles based on their cultivation, production and origin.

“When cooking with cannabis, we try to pair the flavours of the plant with the right ingredients, just as a sommelier chooses the perfect wine to complement or enhance a dish,” he said. “I think of it as another herb that adds to the flavour profile and experience of fine dining.”

The ultimate cannabis culinary creations (The Slate)

The Slate Phuket has the following packages on offer for guests to enjoy the Bong Appetit experience:

Bong Appetit package

  • 1-night stay in Private Pool Suite THB26,232.70 for 2 people
    2-night stay in Private Pool Suite THB40,358 for 2 people

Package includes

  • Daily breakfast at Tin Mine
  • 90-minute Cannabidiol spa treatment at The Nest, Coqoon Spa
  • BOLD dinner at Rivet
  • Priority early check-in and late check-out
  • Complimentary roundtrip airport transfer
  • 10% discount at KRU Precision Wellness

Bong Appetit with Sunday Brunch package

  • 1-night stay in Private Pool Suite THB33,829.50 for 2 people
    2-night stay in Private Pool Suite THB48,192.20 for 2 people

Package includes

  • Daily breakfast at Tin Mine
  • 90-minute Cannabidiol spa treatment at The Nest, Coqoon Spa
  • BOLD dinner at Rivet
  • Sunday Brunch with selected free-flow wine, sparkling wine, cocktails, beers, spirits, soft drinks,
  • fruit juices, and mocktails
  • Priority early check-in and late check-out
  • Complimentary roundtrip airport transfer
  • 10% discount at KRU Precision Wellness

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