Glasgow's Mamasan collaborates with TV star to launch new offering

The new sharing-style menu at Mamasan, on Ingram Street, has been born from a unique collaboration between top Scottish chef Finn Steel Perkins and Great British Menu star Ali Borer. 

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Drawing inspiration from their diverse backgrounds and travels to Southeast Asia, Australia, and Malaysia, the pair have embarked on a journey to explore and expand the boundaries of live fire cooking techniques incorporating Thai cuisine. 

The exciting partnership has resulted in a brand new Thai BBQ menu featuring dishes all cooked over coal on a bespoke, handcrafted grill. 

Finn Steele-Perkins (Image: Supplied)

Speaking about the BBQ menu, Finn Steele-Perkins, head chef at Mamasan, said: "Cooking over fire has been at the forefront of my culinary ambitions for a very long time. 

"Having the opportunity to incorporate my knowledge and skills I have developed over the years, included with my passion for Thai cuisine, I am excited to lead my team in Scotland's first live fire thai restaurant into its new beginnings.

"We’ve got a new custom-built fire pit taking centre stand in our kitchen, this will be the core to cooking all aspects of the menu.

"Utilising a combination of slow smoking and grilling over the fire, with a mixture of fuels such as charcoal, Holmoak wood, lemongrass and coconut to develop a real depth of flavour throughout.

"Locally sourced meats, seafood, and traditional Thai ingredients will champion our menu as we work closely with our trusted suppliers to deliver the best possible end result, to share with our diners this spring."

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Chef Ali Borer (Image: Supplied)

Chef Ali Borer added: "I was very honoured to be asked to come up and collaborate with developing the new Thai BBQ menu at Mamasan.

"It’s been a great process, getting the chance to work with the talented Finn and help him streamline the offer. 

"I had a great time in the kitchen with Finn and his team and I believe this new menu will be a great addition to Glasgow."

The newly developed menu is part of a new direction and £150,000 investment by Scottish entrepreneur Brad Stevens as Mamasan rolls out an elevated concept that will focus on enhancing the guest experience. 

With three new pillars - Bar, BBQ and Records - the reimagined concept will also include Scotland's first listening bar, complete with top music programming spearheaded by DJs and tastemakers to be rolled out next month in Glasgow.