New Executive Chef and Elevated Culinary Concepts Unveiled
Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Koh Samui, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Reyes Corti as the new Executive Chef of the hotel’s Beach Restaurant and Lai Thai Restaurant, with elevated culinary concepts curating fresh, locally sourced, tropical-inspired menus that showcase the pure and genuine flavours of Samui, sourced from the surrounding ocean, farms, and mountains.
From Crest to Coast: A New Culinary Journey
With over 20 years of culinary expertise and a journey that spans countries rich in gastronomic traditions, Uruguayan-Italian veteran Chef Mauricio Reyes Corti brings a wealth of experience to Napasai.
“I focus on clean and pure flavours with the aim of respecting each ingredient’s integrity. The menus highlight the richness of local produce, celebrating the unique environment surrounding us. My vision is to bring a sense of honesty and authenticity to each dish, with a special emphasis on the simplicity and sophistication derived from the local terroir.” shared Executive Chef Mauricio Reyes Corti.
His culinary journey encompasses distinguished roles, having served as Junior Sous Chef at the Michelin-starred Borgo Santo Pietro in Italy, Sous Chef at El Sur in Dubai, Head Chef at View in Thailand, Michelin-starred Amelia Restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain, Executive Chef at Six Senses Koh Samui, Faustino Gran Relais & Chateaux Hotel in Spain, and now, at Napasai.
Beach Restaurant: Sparkling Beachfront Dining, Highlighting Local Provenance
The epitome of coastal elegance, the culinary haven that is Beach Restaurant is a celebration of flavours intertwined with the bounties of the local terroir from the land and sea such as coconut milk, seaweed, local Samui seafood. At The Beach Restaurant, discerning palates are treated to a symphony of exquisite seafood and delectable dishes, meticulously crafted with a nod to tradition and a flourish of innovation.
Chef Mauricio’s new menu comprises signature indulgent dishes, such as octopus anticuchos, with sweet potato chips and an aromatic coriander-tomato dressing, grilled seabass, beer-naise, roasted kale and tomato salad as well as a decadent coco puff tiramisu, with a fragrant coconut mascarpone cream, cacao, baileys, and coffee.
