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dusit D2
We’ve tried
it, and we
cried it was
so good
THE
GREAT
DANE
M
orten Boejstrup
Nielsen is
about as rock
and roll as they
come. He’s an
award wininng Danish chef that
began earning his marks with
notable Chef David Thompson
at the famous London eatery,
Nahm. There he cut his teeth on
molecular and deconstructive
styles of cooking as well as
mastering the Asian cuisines.
He is currently based at the
flagship Benjarong at the Dusit
Thani Bangkok. There, his kitchen
doubles as the training ground
for developing future Dusit Thai
THE DISH
Contemporary twist on
authentic Thai street food
RIGHT
Chef Morten
Group Executive Chef
Dusit International
culinary talents for all hotels
globally.
But the best news for local
foodies was that he just came
through on a tour of Nairobi and
the new 14 Riverside Hotel, the
Dusit D2 Nairobi recently hosted Chef
Morten Nielson, formerly of Nahm, the
first Thai Restaurant in London to be
awarded a Michelin Star, and who’s sister
restaurant in Bangkok currently holds
the status as the best restaurant in Asia.
dusitD2. You can taste the benefits
of his knowledge and experience
at its two new restaurants Soi and
Soko.
Check out some of his signatures
Thai dishes at Soi, including his
slow-cooked beef ribs in green
curry. We’ve tried it, and we cried
it was so good. Also recommended
are the Tom Kha soups, Tiger
Prawns and a chicken on the bone
Penang Curry. Can you say Yummy?