Chef Chumpol Jangprai at Dok Khao Thai Alexandria
Chef Chumpol Jangprai of two-MICHELIN-Star R-HAAN joins Chef Pat at Dok Khao Thai Eatery Alexandria for A Royal Thai Gastronomy Dinner, an extraordinary seven-course experience exploring the traditions, artistry, and culinary heritage of Royal Thai cuisine.
Thursday, October 15 | Seating at 6 PM
7-Course Tasting Menu | $195 per guest + tax
Optional Cocktail Pairing | +$50
An Exclusive Experience for the First 30 Bookings
The first 30 bookings for the Royal Thai Gastronomy Dinner receive complimentary access to a Master Cooking Demonstration with Chef Chumpol on October 13 from 2-5 PM. Guests can watch Chef Chumpol at work while learning more about the ingredients, techniques, and culinary principles behind his approach to Thai cuisine.
Alexandria: October 13 | 2-5 PM
A Celebration of Royal Thai Culinary Heritage
For one special evening, Chef Chumpol Jangprai and Chef Pat come together at Dok Khao Alexandria for a seven-course tasting journey inspired by Royal Thai culinary traditions. Through carefully composed dishes, guests will experience an expression of Thai cuisine shaped by tradition, craftsmanship, balance, and presentation – and discover the culinary heritage behind one of Thailand’s distinctive dining traditions. Learn more about Dok Khao Thai and its approach to Thai cuisine.
Royal Thai Gastronomy
Rooted in Thailand’s culinary heritage, Royal Thai cuisine is distinguished by meticulous preparation, balance, refinement, and presentation. Recipes and techniques developed in and around Thailand’s royal courts helped shape a culinary tradition in which flavor, aroma, texture, color, and craftsmanship come together as part of a complete dining experience. The October 15 dinner offers guests an opportunity to explore that tradition through Chef Chumpol and Chef Pat’s contemporary interpretation of Royal Thai gastronomy.
Meet the Chefs
Chef Chumpol Jangprai
Chef Chumpol Jangprai has built a career around preserving, interpreting, and elevating Thai cuisine for audiences in Thailand and around the world. His culinary journey began at an early age and has grown into a career recognized internationally for its commitment to Thai ingredients, traditions, and culinary heritage.
Today, Chef Chumpol is the chef behind Bangkok’s two-MICHELIN-Star R-HAAN and has received broader international recognition, including recognition from The Best Chef Awards.
At Dok Khao Thai Alexandria, guests have a rare opportunity to experience Chef Chumpol’s culinary perspective firsthand as he joins Chef Pat to explore the heritage and artistry of Royal Thai gastronomy.
Chef Pat
Chef Porntipa Pattanamekar, known as Chef Pat, has built her culinary journey around sharing the flavors, traditions, and hospitality of Thailand with the Washington region. Her connection to Thai cuisine began early, watching her mother cook and discovering how food could carry not only flavor, but memory, culture, and connection.
After earning a master’s degree in Vienna and developing her experience in restaurant operations, Chef Pat brought that perspective to the DMV, where she has grown Pattana Restaurant Group into a collection of Thai dining concepts. Her menus draw inspiration from her mother’s recipes and the harmony of Thai flavors, pairing culinary tradition with thoughtful hospitality and contemporary dining experiences.
At Dok Khao Alexandria, that commitment to sharing Thai culinary heritage creates the foundation for her collaboration with Chef Chumpol Jangprai and their exploration of Royal Thai gastronomy.