With flavors and techniques that define his identity, chef Akkawin “Pun” Pirtachart is both intricate and incomparable in crafting Thailand’s distinct and remarkable foods. His adept recipes speak not only to the tangible perception of taste but also to the yearning of the soul, allowing for an exploration of neighboring Southeast Asian cultures while being mindful of the Filipino palate. Each dish invites an interchangeable interplay of spice and flavor, compelling one to experience them repeatedly.

Chef Pun cultivates innovation with well-known Thai staples, enhancing their value and presentation while achieving reinventions step by step. Each dish is a puzzle, serving as a mouthpiece for one another, infused with history from Chiang Mai and other parts of Thailand. It's a celebration of colors and flavors vibrant enough to momentarily transport you to the heart of 'The Land of Smiles.”

Referred to as the signature dish of the renowned chef, Northern yellow curry noodle, Khao Soi Gai, is made of succulent noodles accentuated by a combination of Thai chili paste and nam prik pao, which truly seals the deal. This dish, demonstrated by chef Pun, is said to derive from an etymologically interjected word, Khao Soi, meaning a noodle “cut into two,” a special technique that enhances the binding of the curry. It boasts a mild spiciness and a deep rich tang from the curry itself. Typically stronger in taste, originating from a region in Thailand that favors spicy foods to the point of numbing sensation, chef Pun customized it for Filipinos to appreciate its kick, as explained by the Wardof Astoria Bangkok culinarian.

Like many Thai dishes, Khao Soi Gai revolves around spices, making it a bowl filled with overflowing flavors and textures. From chopped onions to curry sauce, lemons and herbs, you'll be enticed by the mix of delicious chicken and noodles, embraced by the inviting pungency of aromatics atop the flavorful yellow curry noodle. It also offers a great opportunity for experimentation with taste preferences, complemented by sugar, chili paste, hot basil and the perfect harmony of soft and crispy egg noodles inside.