[June 20, 2023, Macau] Dedicated to enlivening the gastronomic landscape in Macau, MGM is once again bringing new spark to the local dining scene by introducing an international young culinary talent to the city – Chef Peter Kasamvilas of Koji-delic, a Thai chef who is also the youngest Finalist of MasterChef Thailand, is invited to present his innovative Nordic-Japanese inspired cuisine at a three-day-only pop-up at MGM COTAI from July 7 to 9. The emerging culinary talent will enthrall gastronomic enthusiasts in Macau with an 8-course tasting menu that best represents his ingredient-focus culinary philosophy. On top of that, Chef Kasamvilas will also join hands with the Beverage Team of Bar Patua of MGM COTAI, to present a lineup of East-meets-West-inspired cocktails to complete the dining experience. This lineup is one of many to come in support of Macau’s position as a “Creative City of Gastronomy".
Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, the 21-year-old Chef Peter Kasamvilas has studied in Hong Kong, Canada, prior to receiving professional culinary education from Le Cordon Bleu in Bangkok, where his professional career began. At age of 19, Chef Kasamvilas made his appearance on the competitive cooking reality television series MasterChef Thailand Season 4, where he was the youngest contestant and eventually became one of the finalists in the show.
Last year, Chef Kasamvilas established Koji-delic in Bangkok – a contemporary Nordic-Japanese inspired “food lab” that focuses on locality and sustainability with a Nordic approach, where up to 90% of ingredients are sourced in Thailand. The name Koji comes after a fungus used for various culinary purposes such as sake, miso, soy sauce, mirin, and much more. Known as the "magic mold", koji is responsible for breaking down starches and proteins into sugars and amino acids in fermentation, which the process best describes Koji-delic’s vision of altering local ingredients into lively and intriguing dining experience with unique flavors.
The ingredient-focus 8-course tasting menu served in the three-day event at MGM COTAI is curated to pay tribute to both innovative Nordic-Japanese cuisine as well as Asian culinary culture with contemporary flair. One of the dishes best reflects his culinary practice is the Giant Trevally, a fish tartare dish featuring a fresh catch from Phuket. Fished with the “ikejime” method invented by Japanese fisherman, it gives the fish a delicate, firm texture and clean taste. Chef Kasamvilas accentuates such taste of freshness with pickled apple, kombu cream, and dill oil to make it an exhilarating start of the tasting journey. What is more, the Beverage Team from Bar Patua will present his East-meets-West-inspired creative mixology to complement with the menu.
Koji-delic pop-up will take place at Aji of MGM COTAI from July 7 to 9, serving an 8-course tasting menu for both lunch and dinner, priced at MOP1,200* per person, limited seating only assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis For enquiry and reservation, please contact (853) 8802 8888 or visit www.mgm.mo
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About MGM
MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.
MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.
MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.
MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
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