Chalawan
Day 5: 5-Course Modern Southeast Asian Tasting Series
Opened in 2019, this Porter Square eatery has earned a place on many "Best Of" lists, including Boston Globe’s “Best New Restaurants of 2020,” Boston Magazine’s “Best Restaurants of 2022,” and Time Out’s “16 Best Thai Restaurants in Boston This 2022.” Chef Patiparn Sukkham grew up in and around his mother’s Bangkok restaurant; then, he made his way across India and other Asian countries, gathering influences that he now uses in his cooking. Chalawan’s design is also inspired by the style of a Thai house from the early Rattanagosin period, in order to exude the warmth and welcoming feelings of a living room. That warmth is carried out as well in the home recipes that are the backbone of its menu. Consider, for example, the Aunty Wang snapper dumplings; or the watermelon salad, the crispy confit pork hock, the Yunan black pepper chicken, Borneo tamarind prawn, and the vegetarian options like Singapore chili tofu and stir-fry Szechuan eggplant. “Downright phenomenal,” raves Infatuation, while Boston Magazine says, “Chalawan manages to touch on numerous parts of Southeast Asia—and beyond—with great success.” So, naturally, we are primed to visit. See you there!
About the Host:
Patiparn Sukkham
Executive Chef
Hailing from Thailand, Chef Patiparn Sukkham also schooled in India and traveled extensively around Asia in the early years of his culinary career. After moving to the US, he brought this cross-cultural experience to Chalawan, where he serves as Executive Chef.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Aunty Wang Snapper Dumpling
ginger, leek, chili, black vinegar sauce
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Laab Beef Tartare
shallot, green onion, kaffir lime leaves, chili, rice powder, shrimp chips
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Khom Jeen
red curry crabmeat, rice noodles, krachai, lemongrass, shallot, garlic, chili
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Sumatra Beef Cheek Rendang
roti bread, coconut curry
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Khanom Mor Kaeng
thai coconut custard, lime sauce
Chalawan
1790 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for soy and garlic. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, there is nearby street parking available. Availability may be low however, so please plan accordingly.
