About Gai by Darren Chin
Gai is a interpretation of Thai cuisine that captures the essence of thai food culture through the lens of chef Darren Chin and his wife Nana.
They source for the Highest and freshest quality of ingredients throughout Malaysia and thailand.
The dishes at gai represent a revisit to common recipes but redefining them with careful thought, craft and flair.
Nuanced by flavour combinations that uphold thai cuisine. Expect salty, sweet, spicy and sour all in every bite.
Key highlight dishes would be our famous fried crab omelette, hand pounded curries, fresh salads, and the iconic seafood tom yum.
With such exciting promise and by the seasoned mind of a Michelin Starred Chef, be rest assured you will leave your tastebuds utterly satisfied.
Who are Mama Nuanta and Papa Suwit?
Our story.
Both were born and raised in Mae Ai district in Chiangmai, Thailand.
They started off from humble beginnings from a push cart selling som tum and grilled chicken.
Mama Nuanta's Thai culinary experience spans decades long, specialising in traditional northern Thai
fare-lanna and north eastern isaan. Her culinary prowess is about retaining the originality of lanna
and isaan heritage, reminiscent of the mountainous jungle region of hilly Mae Ai.
Her cuisine is homely and comforting yet packed with flavour and finesse.
To match,
Papa Suwit is an isaan grill master, as he lightly marinates meats, or whole fish wrapped in tumeric
leaves and salt.
He carefully grills them over soft coals bringing out the natural flavour. These are paired with its
respective dipping sauces livening up any bbq enthusiast.
Both make a great pair contributing to the dishes at Gai by Darren Chin.
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