Aziamendi is Another Eneko Atxa World Class Gastronomic Experience

Picnic starters at Aziamendi at Iniala
Picnic starters at Aziamendi at Iniala

Eneko Atxa, famed for his outstanding restaurant Azurmendi in Spain (rated number 26 in the world) created the signature restaurant at the Iniala Beach Resort.

In Aziamendi, Eneko has blended his acclaimed Basque Country technique with the best of Thai and global ingredients and has produced a culinary experience that is simply unmatched by anywhere else we ate in Thailand.

Chef de Cuisine, Aisha Ibrahim works alongside Eneko and ensure that Aziamendi matches Azurmendi’s excellence in every way.

Chef Aisha Ibrahim and her team in her kitchen at Aziamendi at Iniala
Chef Aisha Ibrahim and her team in her kitchen at Aziamendi at Iniala

The meal she cooked for us ranks high in the list of best ever meals we have eaten anywhere else in the world and that includes eating on board some of the worlds finest superyachts

The Spanish designers ‘A-Cero’ shaped this spectacular dining space overlooking the Iniala garden.

The works of many of Asia’s prominent artists complements the wonderful design, making this one of the most romantic and intimate dining rooms in Asia.

Head Sommelier, Fabien Etienne, formerly from ‘Dinner’ by Heston Blumenthal, has recently received the following accolades for his wine selection at Aziamendi; ‘Best Wine List in Thailand’, ‘Best List of Wines by the Glass’, ‘Best List in a Restaurant or Bar’ and ‘Best List in Phuket’.

Fabien Etienne, Head Sommelier at Aziamendi at Iniala
Fabien Etienne, Head Sommelier at Aziamendi at Iniala

His personally crafted wine list includes 350 labels that will impress any wine expert and he was delighted to present us with a a list of some 50 wines he is able to serve by the glass.

As you might expect Aziamendis’ signature menus offer wine pairing options.

But now Fabien is off to share his insight and passion for wine in a new venture in Malta

Best watch this space!