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(Courtesy of The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung)
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elebrating warm diplomatic relations and a shared appreciation for haute cuisine, The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Indonesia and Institut Français d’Indonésie (IFI) Bandung, hosted the exclusive dinner "Rendez-vous Rasa" on Sept. 28 in the West Java capital.
Held at KALA, the modern Indonesian fine dining restaurant located on the 18th floor of The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, the special occasion presented a prestigious culinary celebration uniting the world-class haute cuisine techniques of two-star Chef Stéphane Carrade from France and the mastery of Indonesian flavors by Chef Ahmad Syaiful, executive chef of The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung.
Through a four-hands blind tasting dinner concept, the two chefs collaborated to craft a secret six-course menu showcasing handpicked local ingredients refined with French culinary expertise, complemented by a precise pairing of four French fine wines.
The evening of cultural diplomacy was attended by distinguished guests and key figures, including Ambassador of France to Indonesia H.E. Fabien Penone, Ambassador of Switzerland to Indonesia H.E. Konstantin Obolensky, Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan and Bandung Institute of Technology rector Prof. Tatacipta Dirgantara.
In his opening remarks, The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung general manager Marcel Jacquat said “Rendez-vous Rasa” was more than a fine dining experience, describing the event as a cultural dialogue bridging the culinary traditions of France and Indonesia.
“The Trans Luxury Hotel is deeply honored to host this extraordinary collaboration between 2-Michelin-star Chef Stéphane Carrade and Chef Ahmad Syaiful, delivering an unforgettable gastronomic journey for all honored guests,” he said.
Throughout the evening, guests embarked on a sensory journey filled with surprises as each course was revealed. The culinary voyage opened with Chef Carrade’s Tiger Prawn, featuring bright citrus notes and Peking-style eggplant, harmoniously paired with Chef Ahmad’s refreshing Asinan Crayfish, infused with ambarella fruit and kaffir lime.
The exploration continued with Alfonsino Meunière by Chef Carrade, delicately scented with coconut and vanilla, leading into the main course: Daging Berbumbu by Chef Ahmad, showcasing Grilled Wagyu Beef Striploin Cabassi and a beef tongue skewer enriched with Kluwek Espagnole.
This exclusive dinner concluded with A Shared Finale, a sweet creation crafted by both chefs that combined black sticky rice, coconut, Harum Manis mango, kaffir lime and Klepon Gula Aren.
The success of this prestigious event marked a significant milestone as the first-ever culinary collaboration with a Michelin-starred chef in Bandung. It is hoped to pave the way for future world-class cross-cultural initiatives that foster mutual benefits and strengthen long-standing relations among all parties involved.
As a lasting memento of the evening, all guests received a printed souvenir menu to commemorate this celebration of culinary diplomacy.
For the latest information and promotions, visit www.thetranshotel.com, call +62-22-87348888 or reach out via WhatsApp at +62 811 811 8391. Follow the official social media channels @thetransluxuryhotel on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for updates.
