Khmer × Lao New Year
This April, we gather to honor Cambodian and Lao New Year traditions through an intimate five-course tasting experience at Khâluna.
Chef Ann Ahmed welcomes Chef Malyna Si — currently competing on America’s Culinary Cup — for a collaborative evening rooted in heritage, memory, and place.
Chef Malyna, who is both Cambodian and Laotian, is creating this dinner in honor of her late mother. Together, we will explore the dialogue between Khmer and Lao cuisine — celebrating both their distinct identities and the traditions that connect them.
Rooted in heritage.
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Grounded in Minnesota.
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Refined in execution.
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Rooted in heritage. ✳︎ Grounded in Minnesota. ✳︎ Refined in execution. ✳︎
This plated tasting has been thoughtfully structured to feel celebratory yet refined, honoring the spirit of New Year while showcasing premium ingredients and technique.
Five Courses:
Iberico Pork
Dry-Aged Duck Laab · Blood Orange Salad
Royal Fish Amok · Local Walleye
Spanish Octopus · Jeow Bong Romesco
Coconut Pandan Basque Cheesecake
