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he ambience at Spice Market at the W Hotel lends itself to all occasions – be it a corporate luncheon or a romantic dinner for two. Dedicated to the Southeast Asian sensuality, the Spice Market is Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s offering of the region’s street cuisine, served in a casual, ethnic-fusion atmosphere. From Vietnamese street market to Thai food stall, it’s a journey into the heart of Asian cuisine.
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Regional fish sauces, curries and spices are tweaked to tantalizing effect in dishes like chicken samosas with cilantro-infused yogurt and halibut cha ca la vong. Chef Prakash of Spice Market says, “All authentic and signature dishes created by Jean Georges are being offered in our restaurant. It is one of the four Spice Market restaurants in the world. There is one in New York, London, Atlanta and now in Doha. The wide assortment of Asian fusion are inspired from
Jean’s exploration of the Southeast Asian region, mainly Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia where food share a great deal in common and in background: histories, staple ingredients and methods of cooking. “The main concept of the dining experience is to bring the family to one table. All parts of a meal are presented at once and eaten together so the family can savour the harmonious balance of textures and flavours together.” The restaurant offers a Sushi extravaganza on Saturday nights