21 AUG - Akira Back Presents "Flame & Vine" – An Exclusive Five-Course Journey Through France's Most Renowned Wine Regions
Akira Back Bangkok, the innovative Asian restaurant set on the top floor of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, invites guests to experience “Flame & Vine”, a five-course menu of the finest flame-cooked cuisine, meticulously crafted in Akira Back style and paired with premium labels from five of France’s most renowned wine regions.
Staged for one night only, on Friday August 21, this exclusive evening will transport diners on a multi-sensory journey through Alsace, Burgundy, Rhône, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley. Along the way, diners will savor a carefully curated menu showcasing Chef Akira Back's signature flame-cooked cuisine, crafted over the grill and thoughtfully paired with wines that celebrate the unique character of each region.
The journey begins in Alsace, a picturesque region in western France which is famed for its elegant, aromatic white wines. Couples and friends can settle in and savor an appetizer of Scallop Tiradito with strawberry salsa, garlic truffle soy, and micro shiso, paired with HEIM Riesling Imperial 2023, a crisp white wine with vibrant citrus notes that beautifully complement the delicate sweetness of the scallop.
The experience continues to Burgundy, one of the world's most iconic wine regions, as guests are treated to Crispy Tiger Prawn with jalapeño, beetroot and sweet ponzu. The dish’s delicate spice and sweetness is perfectly balanced with the white floral notes of Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Premier Cru "Les Lys" 2023, one of the region’s most celebrated Chardonnays.
Moving south to the Rhône Valley, meat-lovers can discover Akira Back’s signature Black Onyx Ribeye with baby corn and AB beef jus, one of the finest cuts of beef, chargrilled to perfection over flames until wonderfully tender. This is complemented by a glass of Brunel de la Gardine Hermitage 2021, a full-bodied red wine with the intensity to match the deep umami essence of the dish
The culinary voyage then reaches Bordeaux on France’s Atlantic coast, home to some of the world's most prestigious red wines. Here, the evening’s highlight, Lumina Lamb Chop is be expertly cooked on the Josper Grill with anticucho, Brussels sprouts and salsa verde, and accompanied with Château Lascombes 2nd Growth Margaux 2016 whose layers of dark fruit and spice accentuate the smoky yet vibrant taste.
To conclude the evening, guests arrive in the enchanting Loire Valley, often referred to as the "Garden of France”. Akira Back’s handcrafted Kuro Goma Cheesecake is served with vanilla crumble, black sesame ganache and a fresh Thai basil & orange sorbet, then beautifully balanced with Marc Dupas "Les Parcelles" Vouvray AOC Demi-Sec, an exquisite white wine with notes of orchard fruit and honey.
The “Flame & Vine” dining experience will be hosted on August 21, 2026, from 18.00-22.00 hrs. priced at THB 4,500++ per person. Limited seating is available, so don’t miss this curated journey through Akira Back’s expressive Asian cuisine and France’s fine wines - set against the backdrop of Bangkok’s sparkling skyline. For advanced reservations, please visit
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