Masters Of The 150th: An Epicurean Journey’ Launches At Manadrin Oriental, Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026, a new chapter begins, one that honours the hotel’s storied heritage while looking to the future with intention and imagination. The Kingdom’s first luxury hotel invites guests to be a part of Unfolding Legacies, a year-long programme of experiences shaped by culture, craft, and the enduring spirit of the river.
Culinary artistry sits at the heart of this commemorative year. Masters of the 150th: An Epicurean Journey brings together acclaimed guest chefs from around the world, including Michelin-starred chefs, in a series of four-hand collaborations and intimate pop-up encounters. Each chef cooks alongside the hotel’s own culinary team, sharing philosophies of flavour and approach.
THE OPENING CHAPTER
Chef Richard Ekkebus x Chef Alex Dilling
14 to 18 January 2026 at Alex Dilling at Lord Jim’s
The journey begins with a meeting of two remarkable culinary voices. Two-Michelin-starred Chef Alex Dilling, who brings precision and modernity to his namesake restaurant at Lord Jim’s, welcomes Chef Richard Ekkebus, the Culinary Director of the three-Michelin-starred and Green-Michelin-starred Amber at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong.
Chef Ekkebus, one of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s most respected home-grown talents, is known for redefining contemporary French cuisine in Asia through craftsmanship and a thoughtful, sustainable approach. Chef Dilling, celebrated for his technical mastery and creative depth, earned two Michelin stars in London within six months, a testament to his distinct vision.
Across five evenings, the two chefs present a six-course dinner that threads classical French techniques with modern expression. The highlight menu includes:
- Smoked Limousin sweetbread, black winter truffle and celeriac
by Chef Alex Dilling - Aka Uni with cauliflower, lobster Jell-O and Royal Cristal caviar
by Chef Richard Ekkebus - ‘Hunter’s Chicken’ with Landes corn-fed chicken, wild mushroom and sauce Albuféra
by Chef Dilling - Williams pear and yellow bell pepper sorbet, saffron crème brûlée with passion fruit, ginger and honey
by Chef Ekkebus
The menu is served exclusively at dinner and priced at THB 12,500++ per person for food only, with wine pairings available. Seating is limited and advance reservations are warmly recommended via online booking or by telephone at +66 (2) 659 9000, or email at mobkk-adlordjims[@]mohg[.]com.
LOOKING AHEAD
Throughout 2026 and early 2027, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will continue to reveal new chapters of Unfolding Legacies, each thoughtfully curated to reflect the hotel’s heritage, people, craft, and cultural influence. Guests, neighbours, and fans of the brand are invited to join this milestone celebration, honouring not only 150 years of history but a living legacy that continues to inspire, evolve and welcome the world by the river.