Every palette has a unique story.
This month, Yum Moments highlights the natural beauty of simple culinary techniques and the profound influence of the environment on dining and consumption experiences. The seasonal selection showcases a creative take on local Bangladeshi dishes, with plating and styling inspired by diverse cuisines. As the chef recently returned to Dhaka, locally sourced ingredients enhance each dish, noting and depicting a cultural narrative. Every creation in this month’s collection has been meticulously curated, rigorously tested, and artistically crafted before being thoughtfully shared in this innovative, artistic space.
Discover a wealth of plating ideas and refined instructions on Yum Moment’s
Current Season: 2026 Stories
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Chef's Palette: Jungle Muse
Seared sous-vide salmon | Dehydrated shimeji | Potato mousse | Sesame | Coffee extract | Velouté à brun | Edible arrangement
A vital part of slow living, and sustainability is to source as many local ingredients as it takes to make the masterpiece. Whether it is picked from the clearance baskets of groceries that were marked up yesterday, or picked from a backyard or a farm.
The joy relies on knowing that this feels organic, natural and fresh. Slow living/cooking not only focuses on the conscious and meticulous devotion to any creation; it also reflects on how timeless the result can feel, at the end of the day.
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A Colour Story: Mysterious Flower
Curry river prawns | Smoked lemon okra | Red wine seafood jus | Asparagus, in butter | Jasmine rice
The anthophile chef explores an immense joy in combining floral colours, structure, and shapes to make her edible creations depict an artful expressions of nature, morphing cuisine into something more.
The dish is framed by soft white rice, balancing the heat of the masala and crunchy vegetables that enhances the palate with every bite. In a refined setting, this modernist approach invites guests to discover South Asian spices anew, a symphony of colour, flavour, and elegance that pays homage to the classic preparation methods while offering a fresh, contemporary narrative.