Chef Garima Arora Curates Royal Dinner Honouring Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya at the Indian Embassy in Thailand

Michelin-starred chef Garima Arora, creates bespoke menu bridging Indian and Thai culinary traditions ahead of Princess's official India visit

Chef Garima Arora was recently invited by the Indian Embassy in Thailand to curate an exclusive dinner in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, ahead of Her Royal Highness's official visit to India.

The intimate evening united diplomacy and culinary artistry, with Chef Garima presenting a bespoke menu celebrating India's evolving gastronomic identity while honoring the deep cultural ties between India and Thailand. The dinner served as a symbolic prelude to the Princess's forthcoming India visit, reinforcing the longstanding bond between the two nations.

Chef Garima Arora, Chef-Owner of the acclaimed Two Michelin Starred Gaa restaurant in Bangkok, has consistently put modern Indian cuisine on the global stage. Her invitation by the Embassy underscores her role as a cultural ambassador, representing contemporary Indian gastronomy with exceptional depth and creativity.

The specially designed menu opened with Tom Kha Pani Puri—a playful Indian tribute to the Thai classic featuring chilled Tom Kha broth and Maitake mushroom—followed by Tuna Bhel with chutoro, khakra, fresh herbs, fermented chili, and somsa lime chutney. Berry Chaat paired mixed berry granita with sweetened yogurt, lemon basil chutney, and crispy betel and mango leaves.

The main course showcased Chicken Malai Kebab with smoked tofu and jaggery vinaigrette, slow-cooked Saag, Pumpkin Kebab, Jackfruit Rann, and Morel Mushroom Biryani, accompanied by artisan breads, papadums, and raita. The meal concluded with Chai Mousse crafted from black Darjeeling tea, served with raspberries and candied ginger.

During the dinner, Chef Garima was seated at the table with Her Royal Highness, personally walking her through the menu and offering insight into what she might expect on her visit to India. Through each course, Chef Garima shared stories of the shared culinary history and ancestral links between India and Thailand, highlighting centuries of trade, migration, spice routes and cultural exchange that have shaped the food traditions of both nations. The evening became not only a showcase of cuisine, but a meaningful dialogue around shared heritage and evolving cultural identity.

"It was an honor to be invited by the Indian Embassy in Thailand to cook for and share the table with Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya as a prelude to her official trip to India," said Chef Garima Arora. "Our team at Gaa created a special menu to bring together the food cultures of India and Thailand on one plate while telling the historic story of the relationship between our two countries—from past to present."