A Delicious Dialogue: etcha’s Listens to the Land
At etcha, the change of season is not just a matter of ingredients, but of perspective. With the launch of its latest menu, the restaurant invites diners into a quiet, thoughtful conversation that begins beneath the surface, in the richness of the land.
This season’s concept centers on listening to the land, paying close attention to what it can offer when approached with patience, care, and respect. The menu is a celebration of that exchange between grower and chef, climate and crop, craft and curiosity.
The story begins in Suwannakuha, Northeastern Thailand, where etcha has formed a deepening partnership with Gunter & Songwat Farm, a rising name in sustainable agriculture. Their standout success, pesticide-free white asparagus, is the season’s guiding star. Once considered unsuited for Thai conditions, this elegant crop has flourished after five years of dedicated cultivation.
Chef Giacomo responds with two refined interpretations. The first is wok-seared spears glazed in wildflower honey and fermented soy, evoking warmth and gentle umami. The second features tender tips poached in milk and sugar, served with a white chocolate Valrhona beurre blanc and daikon unexpected, textural, and quietly indulgent. The duo is more than a dish; it’s a tribute to Thai soil’s untapped potential.
Across the menu, etcha explores the land’s broader palette: lemongrass, Thai eggplants, vibrant herbs, and native vegetables, each treated with restraint and joy. These ingredients, sourced directly from the farm, lend color, brightness, and character to the season’s compositions.
This is not about showcasing complexity for its own sake. It’s about responding to the rhythm of the land, crafting dishes that reflect where they come from and why they matter.
“We’re not here to impress the soil with our ideas,” says Chef Giacomo. “We’re here to learn from it, to grow with it, and to let that guide what arrives on the plate.”
etcha’s latest seasonal menu is a reminder that food doesn’t need to shout to be meaningful. When the land leads, the result is something honest, grounded, and quietly moving.
Now serving at etcha. A new season begins.
For more information and reservations : https://sevn.ly/xTND9hfP
tel. : +66 (0) 2126 7999
Web : etchabkk.com
Email : etcha.cgb@chatrium.com
Follow us on Line , Facebook and Instagram