As Ibiza’s international culinary scene continues to thrive, this summer sees an exciting new series of delectable dinner events take over the new Mondrian and Hyde hotels on the East Coast of the island.
In collaboration with the renowned “50 Best” list, which is produced by UK media company William Reed, some of the world’s top chefs will curate unique Latin American and Asian set menus at Mexican restaurant Cayo, and Japanese eatery Niko, both located within the hotels joint grounds in Cala Llonga.
Kicking off the “Best Of The Best Culinary Series” will be Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij, on Friday, June 21st, at the newly opened Niko Cala Llonga.
The internationally renowned, multi-award-winning kitchen star – named Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024 and the youngest ever female chef to receive both a Michelin Star and “Opening of the Year” award from the Michelin Guide at the same time – Chef Pam is also the youngest Thai chef to receive Asia’s Best Female Chef from the 50 Best organisation.
Her restaurant, Potong, is famed for its innovative 20-course Thai-Chinese tasting menu, which earned it the 17th spot on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 ranking, and the 57th spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list.
For the opening night of the “Best Of The Best Culinary Series” on June 21st, the talented kitchen master has crafted a special menu that will bring her Michelin-starred cooking skills to Ibiza for the first time.
Commenting on the collaboration, Chef Pam says, “I’m so thrilled to bring Thai flavours to Cala Llonga’s first Japanese restaurant! It is an exciting culinary journey to blend my Thai-Chinese roots with Ibiza’s vibrant culinary landscape, creating an unparalleled dining experience.”
From June to September, each month will see two talented chefs heading up restaurants recognised in the prestigious “50 Best” rankings showcase their gastronomical vision to guests and locals on Ibiza at Niko and Cuyo restaurants, giving diners access to world-class talent across a variety of cuisines.
Following Chef Pam’s debut at Niko, further exciting names to look out for include Louis Han of Nae:um (Michelin Star), Deepanker Khosla of Haoma (No. 90, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024; 1 Michelin star), and Peter Lloyd of Sticky Mango.
Over at Cuyo, Tomás Bermúdez of La Docena (No. 48, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023), Rivera Rio brothers of KOLI (No. 93, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, Edgar Núñez of Sud 777 (No. 31, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023; No. 82, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024), and Gerardo Vázquez Lugo of Nicos (No. 81, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023) are set to take to the stoves.
With very limited spaces available, make sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. For further information check out @nikoibizarestaurant and @cuyoibiza on Instagram.
