Food Promotions: A Michelin Star Experience with a Sustainable Twist
Bangkok’s culinary scene is about to be stirred by an extraordinary event as acclaimed Spanish chef Ángel León, famously known as “El Chef del Mar,” prepares to make his Asia debut at INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit’s LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar. The event, titled “Stars of the Sea,” will be held on December 29, 2025, from 6 to 9.30 PM and will feature a one-night-only collaboration with LUZ’s own Chef Nacho García Racionero.
One of the world’s most visionary chefs makes his Asia debut in Bangkok with a sustainable sea-inspired dining experience
Image Credit: INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit
This Hotel Food Promotions news report highlights that Chef León, whose three-Michelin-starred restaurant Aponiente in Cádiz, Spain, also boasts a Michelin Green Star, has captivated the culinary world with his boundary-pushing approach to marine gastronomy. His innovative use of alternative ocean ingredients—including marine phytoplankton and underwater-harvested eelgrass seeds—is redefining sustainability in food.
Stars of the Sea Dinner and Plankton Rice Launch
During the event, guests will enjoy a tasting journey of six dishes—three by Chef León and three tapas by Chef Nacho—each paired with immersive storytelling to showcase the inspiration and methods behind the cuisine. The evening promises an unprecedented encounter with León’s avant-garde techniques.
Starting the next day, LUZ will offer Chef León’s famous “Plankton Rice” for a limited period through January 31, 2026. This visually striking green dish is enriched with marine phytoplankton, delivering an umami punch and aroma of the sea while boasting high nutritional value. Available in limited daily quantities, it’s priced at THB 890++ and made with the same grade of phytoplankton used at Aponiente.
Redefining the Future of Food from the Ocean
Chef León’s work not only excites the palate but also provokes deeper questions about the future of food systems. His research into eelgrass-based grains and phytoplankton offers promising solutions to reduce ecological harm and reliance on land-based agriculture. INNSiDE Bangkok’s General Manager Tarek Beheiry said the event is a glimpse into a sustainable culinary future that inspires chefs and diners alike.
For those in Bangkok, this is a rare opportunity to experience the convergence of luxury dining and environmental consciousness in one unforgettable evening. The tasting event and the follow-up plankton menu underline Bangkok’s rising role as a global culinary destination.
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