When two culinary forces like Young Restaurant and AB Steak join hands, expectations rise. But this isn’t just about prestige—it’s about passion, precision, and play. The Young x AB Steak collaboration introduces a tasting menu that traverses the fiery boldness of Korean barbecue and the delicate complexity of Thai cuisine, creating an experience as surprising as it is satisfying.

In this exclusive event, flavor becomes a language. And here, that language speaks of craft, culture, and a willingness to bend the rules.

A Bold Beginning to the Thai-Korean Tasting Menu

The journey starts strong. The Laab Neua Taco sets the tone—raw beef seasoned with jungle herbs and smoky khao khua, all wrapped in earthy perilla leaf. It’s a single bite that hums with acid, smoke, crunch, and heat—a vibrant opening that introduces the synergy between Thai street flavors and Korean depth.

Then comes a gentle shift: Stuffed Yunnan Morel, understated in appearance but packed with umami. It offers a contrast—soft, earthy, refined—and invites your palate to slow down, listen, and explore the subtler notes of the meal ahead.

A Playful Intermission: Pizza, But Not Quite

Next arrives a dish that surprises: AB Zucchini Pizza. But don’t be fooled by the name—this isn’t dough and cheese. It’s a thin, carpaccio-like base, topped with fish floss and mango som tum. The sweetness, tang, and crunch echo classic Thai flavor profiles, yet the presentation is pure finesse. It plays with expectations and delivers far more than novelty.

The Showstopper: Wagyu and Warm Memories

At the menu’s heart sits a stunning center: the Picanha MB9 Wagyu, grilled with AB Steak’s signature precision. Juicy, marbled, and expertly sliced, it’s accompanied by vibrant banchan and two house-made sauces—Nam Jim Jaew and Jeow Mak Len—that add zing and punch to each bite.

Before this climax, however, there’s an elegant interlude: Khai Toon Chawanmushi. This silken Thai-inflected custard weaves Tom Kha, ikura, and seafood into one balanced, creamy spoonful. It bridges East Asian comfort with Southeast Asian flair—cleverly and cohesively.

The Kra Pao Bibimbap follows as the final savory act—a soulful, spicy rice bowl that melds Korean structure with unmistakable Thai soul.

Dessert and Drinks: Delicate, Dreamy Final Notes

If the savory section was a conversation between fire and finesse, dessert is a whisper. The White Lotus—a milk panna cotta with rose tea ice cream—lands with ethereal softness. Fragrant, floral, and slightly sweet, it cools the heat of earlier dishes and lingers as a final, thoughtful signature.

As for cocktails, names like Pandan Amaretto Sour and Fusion of Memory aren’t just clever—they’re conceptually grounded. These drinks reflect the same East-meets-East philosophy, bringing a sense of memory and freshness to each sip.

A Prologue to Something Bigger

This tasting menu doesn’t exist in isolation. It marks the beginning of a series, a creative dialogue between chefs, restaurants, and regional flavors. If this first collaboration is any indication, Young x AB Steak is more than a dinner—it’s a stage set for culinary reinvention.

In a city saturated with fusion, this one stands out—not because it fuses for novelty, but because it merges with intention.