The second Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival opened in Bangkok on March 30. It is organized by the Russian-Thai Business Council (RTBC). The festival is supported by the Royal Thai Embassy in the Russian Federation, as well as the Embassy and Trade Mission of the Russian Federation in Thailand. The Pinskiy & Co restaurant group is the event's partner.
"Last year, we held the first-ever Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival in Moscow. It was a spectacular event—we brought Thai chefs to our capital to introduce the Russian public to authentic Thai cuisine. This year, we are reciprocating: bringing Russian culinary culture to Bangkok. This is an important step in developing a bilateral dialogue where taste is becoming the primary language of communication. We will also place great emphasis on developing business dialogue between the two countries during the festival: participants will have a unique opportunity to find approaches to implementing their HoReCa projects through direct B2B interaction,” — said Vladimir Kovalev, Executive Director of the Russian-Thai Business Council.
Bangkok will be the center of gastronomic diplomacy for the next five days—the Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival will run until April 3. Leading chefs from Russia will participate and show their skills:
Dmitry Yakovlev, member of the Guild of Chefs of Russia, brand chef of the Aquamarine, Vodny, Kolbasny Tsekh, and Magadan restaurants, and winner of the Bay Leaf award;
Alexey Medvedev, brand chef of the Syrovarnya restaurant chain, instructor at Novikov School, winner of the Where to Eat award, and expert on culinary television programs;
Anatoly Pak, a specialist in Asian, Italian, Russian, and French cuisine.
Artem Aminov, a chef, known for his modern interpretations of Soviet desserts at the Valenok and Magadan restaurants, which have received the Where to Eat award.
Some of Bangkok's finest restaurants, Wang Hinghoi, Baannok BKK City Edition, and Brass House, will serve as venues for the Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival. The festival's hallmark is the unique culinary synergy between the two countries. Haute cuisine masters from Russia and Thailand promise bold culinary experiments, offering guests a variety of Russian and Thai-inspired dishes that promise an unforgettable experience. The menu will include Kamchatka crab with black caviar and gold leaf, scallops with porcini mushrooms and cheese, black cod in birch sap, Olivier salad with lightly salted salmon, Borodinsky bread with pike caviar, and much more.
"We're not just going to show off our talent, but to gain new experience, meet local chefs, and exchange ideas. Perhaps one of us will discover something new—in technique, presentation, or flavor combinations. This is always enriching. We plan to present Russian cuisine not in its classic, museum-like sense, but as it is modern and vibrant," — noted Chef Dmitry Yakovlev.
"The invitation came from the Russian-Thai Business Council — that's a sign of quality and trust. For me, participating in the festival isn't just work, but an opportunity to strengthen the gastronomic bridge between our countries. "It's interesting to understand how Thai culture perceives Russian flavors and, perhaps, find new common ground," — said Chef Alexey Medvedev.
Furthermore, Russian chefs will hold a professional masterclass for their Thai colleagues, sharing techniques for working with ingredients from various regions of Russia and Thailand and revealing some of the secrets of their signature approaches.
As a reminder, the first Russian-Thai Gastrofestival was held in Moscow on 8-12 October, 2025.
"Last year, we held the first-ever Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival in Moscow. It was a spectacular event—we brought Thai chefs to our capital to introduce the Russian public to authentic Thai cuisine. This year, we are reciprocating: bringing Russian culinary culture to Bangkok. This is an important step in developing a bilateral dialogue where taste is becoming the primary language of communication. We will also place great emphasis on developing business dialogue between the two countries during the festival: participants will have a unique opportunity to find approaches to implementing their HoReCa projects through direct B2B interaction,” — said Vladimir Kovalev, Executive Director of the Russian-Thai Business Council.
Bangkok will be the center of gastronomic diplomacy for the next five days—the Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival will run until April 3. Leading chefs from Russia will participate and show their skills:
Dmitry Yakovlev, member of the Guild of Chefs of Russia, brand chef of the Aquamarine, Vodny, Kolbasny Tsekh, and Magadan restaurants, and winner of the Bay Leaf award;
Alexey Medvedev, brand chef of the Syrovarnya restaurant chain, instructor at Novikov School, winner of the Where to Eat award, and expert on culinary television programs;
Anatoly Pak, a specialist in Asian, Italian, Russian, and French cuisine.
Artem Aminov, a chef, known for his modern interpretations of Soviet desserts at the Valenok and Magadan restaurants, which have received the Where to Eat award.
Some of Bangkok's finest restaurants, Wang Hinghoi, Baannok BKK City Edition, and Brass House, will serve as venues for the Russian-Thai Gastronomic Festival. The festival's hallmark is the unique culinary synergy between the two countries. Haute cuisine masters from Russia and Thailand promise bold culinary experiments, offering guests a variety of Russian and Thai-inspired dishes that promise an unforgettable experience. The menu will include Kamchatka crab with black caviar and gold leaf, scallops with porcini mushrooms and cheese, black cod in birch sap, Olivier salad with lightly salted salmon, Borodinsky bread with pike caviar, and much more.
"We're not just going to show off our talent, but to gain new experience, meet local chefs, and exchange ideas. Perhaps one of us will discover something new—in technique, presentation, or flavor combinations. This is always enriching. We plan to present Russian cuisine not in its classic, museum-like sense, but as it is modern and vibrant," — noted Chef Dmitry Yakovlev.
"The invitation came from the Russian-Thai Business Council — that's a sign of quality and trust. For me, participating in the festival isn't just work, but an opportunity to strengthen the gastronomic bridge between our countries. "It's interesting to understand how Thai culture perceives Russian flavors and, perhaps, find new common ground," — said Chef Alexey Medvedev.
Furthermore, Russian chefs will hold a professional masterclass for their Thai colleagues, sharing techniques for working with ingredients from various regions of Russia and Thailand and revealing some of the secrets of their signature approaches.
As a reminder, the first Russian-Thai Gastrofestival was held in Moscow on 8-12 October, 2025.