Where Culinary Art Meets Spectacular Scenery
The multi-awarded Dining on the Rocks at the Six Senses Samui provides more than just a meal; it is suspended from a rocky cliff edge overlooking the turquoise seas of the Gulf of Thailand. Ten terraced terraces made of aged teak and bamboo give the ideal setting for a memorable experience that combines top-notch cuisine with carefully chosen wines, first-rate service, and spectacular views.
The dynamic Executive Chef Kien Wagner, a master of the art of taste, is in charge. Chef Kien has developed a strong eye for the remarkable over the course of an incredible 18-year culinary career that has taken him to several countries. He approaches cooking like an artist, using food as the canvas and the ingredients as the colours, fusing his knowledge of classical French training with a passion for Asian cuisine. Every meal is a colourful tapestry of tastes, preparation methods, and innovation that tells the tale of Chef Kien's culinary explorations and his never-ending search for the best ingredients.
Six Senses Samui Dining on the Rocks - Sound of the Sea
Six Senses Samui Dining on the Rocks - Heirloom Tomato
And what greater ingredient could there be than the abundant local environment itself? Dining on the Rocks' tasting menus pay homage to Thailand's rich and varied culinary traditions. The foundation of a cuisine that dances between the seasons is the freshest food, gathered from nearby farmers and suppliers, and each dish highlights the finest that nature has to offer.
The six-course culinary masterpiece known as "The Taste of Rock" is the restaurant's hallmark dish. Every taste is an exhilarating symphony for the senses, from the acidic punch of Beef Tartare with tiger prawn, Dijon mustard, parsley, caper berry, and preserved egg yolk to the luxury of Chumphon's 72 percent Thai dark chocolate Grand Cru lava pudding.
For those who enjoy seafood, "The Sea Tasting" is a siren call. It's a gastronomic adventure that rides the waves of Thailand's abundant oceans, with unusual dishes like the Thai Bouillabaisse with scallop, calamari, salmon roe, and plankton oil and the Andaman White Snapper flavoured with kaffir lime and Hua Hin caviar.
Six Senses Samui Dining on the Rocks - Crab Ravioli
"The Plant Tasting" presents a tasty narrative of the bounty of the planet for the plant-based epicurean. This menu puts a fun perspective on vegetarian dining with dishes that celebrate vegetables like zucchini in a spicy tomato spice sauce, beetroot with a tart goji berry sauce, and the creative Plant Chocolate with orange and a coconut ice ball.
A small a la carte menu and shorter four-course introduction tasting menus are also available. Don't forget to indulge in the mouth-watering handcrafted sorbets and artisanal cheeses, a hand-picked variety from local and international producers that add another depth to your culinary trip, in between the delectable dishes.
More than just a gastronomic extravaganza, Dining on the Rocks is a celebration of the senses. Chef Kien's culinary prowess and the breathtaking setting of Six Senses Samui come together to create an evening that explores vibrant tastes, local products, and cutting-edge cooking techniques. So grab your aprons and get ready for a voyage that will tantalise your taste buds.
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