Yannick Tirbois - Karmakamet Aromatic Hotel
Yannick has been a chef for 18 years, and having worked in France and Vietnam, 12 years ago he based himself on Koh Samui.
He has been a chef and executive chef in 5-star resorts but also owned his own restaurant for seven years, which was well-known on the island for serving excellent French cuisine.
He specialises in French and Siamese cuisine with a modern twist.
3 questions to the Chef
Where do you find your inspiration when preparing a new recipe?
I am always being inspired by interesting scents and the flavours of food. Sometimes even one flavour can give me ideas for an entirely new dish. Then I get out my pencil and start drawing my creation before even stepping into the kitchen.
How would you define your cuisine in a few words?
Traditional, refined French cuisine.
Which other Relais & Chateaux Chef would you like to meet?
I’d love to meet the Pourcel Brothers.
The Scent Hotel
Restaurant and hotel on the seafront
Located on the island of Koh Samui, The Scent Hotel simply overflows with aromas, beauty and serenity. The atmosphere here bears testimony to the ancient community of perfumers from Indochina who worked with natural fragrances. In this property, everything is designed to awaken the senses: the fine sandy beach, a sublime setting, tasty local cuisine combining contemporary and traditional creations skilfully… You won’t be the same person after a stay at the The Scent Hotel. All you have to do is shape your days in tune with your emotions. Enter the secret world at the Scent hotel and be swept away into another, more nostalgic era. ...Read more
Thailand, Koh Samui
