A Russian-Thai festival brings chefs together across cultures

Bangkok is the place to be this week if you’re after something a little different on the plate. The city hosts the first-ever Thailand edition of the Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival, where chefs from both countries come together to cook, collaborate and swap ideas. Expect masterclasses, pop-up dinners and behind-the-scenes sessions, with visiting Russian chefs teaming up with local talent to create menus that playfully mix ingredients, techniques and traditions from both sides. The festival continues with exclusive dinners on 31 March, 2 and 3 April at leading Bangkok spots including Wang Hinghoi, Baannok BKK City Edition and Brass House. It’s an up-close-and-personal affair with limited seats, all about creativity and cultural exchange, making it perfect for anyone curious to see two food worlds collide.

Mar 30-Apr 3. Various venues including The Food School Bangkok, Wang Hinghoi, Baannok BKK City Edition and Brass House