Mountain and Kiln Welcome Chef Chalee Kader and Chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat From Bangkok This November

29 Oct 2025

This November, Mountain and Kiln will welcome Chef Chalee Kader and Chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat, trailblazers in Thailand’s modern culinary landscape, to cook alongside the teams at the Soho restaurants.

As two of the most influential and exciting chefs in Thailand, Chef Chalee Kader and Chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat are renowned for their ability to balance a respect for Thai culinary heritage with bold modern innovation. Both Chef Chalee and Chef Num are dedicated to the use of the finest regional ingredients. Their cooking is led by seasonality and sustainability, championing local farmers and artisans, who preserve time-honoured processes and techniques. Chef Chalee first brought his uncompromising take on Isaan cooking and sourcing to Bangkok with 100 Mahaseth, followed by Wana Yook which foregrounded Khao Kaeng. Chef Num has dedicated his career to redefining Isaan cuisine, elevating its heritage and distinctive flavours through his restaurant Samuay & Sons and as Chef Director of Mahnoi Food Lab. Earlier this year Kader and Triyasenawat joined forces to open SOMA, a modern Thai Kitchen in Bangkok. SOMA has quickly established itself amongst the Bangkok dining scene and brings together the best of regional Thai ingredients and wood-fire cooking to offer a contemporary perspective on Thai cuisine.

At Mountain, Chef Chalee and Chef Num will collaborate with Tomos Parry and his team for an exclusive lunch on Tuesday 4th November, creating a menu which pairs their innovative Thai flavours with some of Mountain’s signature dishes, cooked following Tomos’s fire-led approach. At the heart of the menu will be all the chefs' unwavering dedication to using quality local and seasonal produce. Having established long-standing sourcing networks with some of the UK’s most forward-thinking and well-respected farmers, Tomos will introduce Chef Chalee and Chef Num to their trusted growers and work together to shape dishes which showcase the best of the UK’s seasonal produce.

On Wednesday 5th November, a Laab bar will take over Kiln in the evening. Having previously collaborated with Kiln, Chef Chalee and Chef Num will return to share their distinctive approach with diners. Guests will be able to enjoy the fresh and aromatic flavours of the Thai salads which similarly make the most of seasonal produce. The salads will capture Chef Chalee and Chef Num’s signature balancing of traditional Thai cooking with contemporary creativity.

Mountain’s exclusive lunch with Chef Chalee Kader and Chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat will take place on 4 November. Reservations will open on xxx and can be made here.

Kiln’s Laab bar will take place on 5 November from 6pm-11pm and is open for walk-in only.

ABOUT SOMA

Soma is a modern Thai social kitchen brought to life by Kaleido Lifestyle in collaboration with acclaimed Thai chefs Chalee Kader and Weerawat “Chef Num” Triyasenawat. The restaurant reimagines the communal dining experience, blending bold, contemporary interpretations of Thai cuisine with the time-honoured samrub tradition. At Soma, balance is key—each dish is thoughtfully crafted to showcase a harmony of flavours, textures, and aromatics, inviting guests to savour tradition through a modern lens. With a dynamic space that evolves throughout the night, Soma is a vibrant gathering place where food, art, and conversation come together in perfect harmony.

ABOUT KALEIDO LIFESTYLE

Founded in 2023, Kaleido fuses hospitality, art, and fashion to craft iconic and immersive dining, bar, and stay experiences that are truly worth travelling for. Driven by creativity and purpose, Kaleido’s passion brings hotel and venue concepts to life with intention, offering a sense of escapism, challenging convention, and inciting inspiration.

Kaleido’s mission is to balance artistry with meaningful connections, creating spaces that celebrate individuality and culture. Pushing the boundaries of hospitality, Kaleido reimagines hospitality to transform everyday moments into exceptional experiences. Each concept is thoughtfully curated with commitment, attention to detail, and a passion for the extraordinary.

Keep up with SOMA Bangkok: https://www.somabangkok.com/ https://www.instagram.com/somabangkok/

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