A Culinary Journey Through Italy and Thailand at Ventisi, Centara Grand at CentralWorld

A Taste of Italy

Ventisi's ? la carte Italian menu takes diners on a journey through Italy's diverse culinary regions, offering both tradition and innovation. Begin with Beef Carpaccio "Trentino Style", featuring thinly sliced beef drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing, wild rocket, and parmesan shavings. Other highlights include Polpette della Nonna, Grandma's meatballs in rich tomato sauce with creamy mashed potatoes, and Vitello Tonnato, sliced Dutch veal with silky tuna cream, roasted peppers, and Piedmont-style potato salad.

For those who love risotto, the Carnaroli Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms delivers a rich, velvety combination of earthy porcini, Alpine butter, parmesan, and seared foie gras, while Ravioli Piemontesi con Vellutata di Pomodoro features beef and pork-filled ravioli in a smooth tomato veloute. Other indulgent options include Cacciucco alla Livornese, a Tuscan-style seafood soup, and Ossobuco alla Milanese, a slow-braised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto. The Milanese-style Breaded Pork Chop, served with roasted cherry tomatoes, mashed potatoes, and fresh rocket salad, and the Grilled Australian Wagyu Hanging Tenderloin further elevate the selection. End the meal with Bunet Astigiano, a Piedmontese-style chocolate and almond pudding topped with whipped cream.

A Celebration of Thai Flavours

Ventisi also offers a distinct selection of ? la carte Thai dishes, highlighting regional specialities prepared with premium ingredients. Bold starters include Sing Buri-style Pla Naem, featuring fermented snakehead fish wrapped in Thong Lang leaves, and Lam Tieng, a delicate egg lattice filled with prawns and salted egg yolk. The crispy Ranong soft-shell crab salad with roasted chilli paste and the Ventisi-style Tom Saep, a hot and sour soup with Kurobuta pork ribs, add a flavourful kick.

For mains, opt for the Ayutthaya-style Smoked and Crispy Snakehead Fish in Tom Klong, the rich Kamphaeng Saen Braised Beef Noodle Soup, or Pad Ped Sultan, a fragrant stir-fry of duck breast with coconut milk and turmeric. Seafood lovers will enjoy Bang Pakong River Prawns in tamarind sauce and Chu Chee Pla Mo Yak Talay, featuring giant sea grouper in red curry. Thai curry enthusiasts can explore the Ayutthaya-style Massaman with New Zealand Lamb Shank, the fiery Kaeng Pa Ok Ped Sap jungle curry with minced duck breast, and the Kaeng Kua Hoi Wan Phuket curry with sea snails, betel leaves, and acacia leaves.

Whether indulging in Italian classics or Thai regional specialities, Ventisi promises an unparalleled dining experience that celebrates both cuisines with authenticity and creativity. Open daily from 12:00 hrs. to 22:30 hrs. For more information or to secure your table, please call 02 100 6255 or email [email protected]

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