Siti
5-Course Modern Southeast Asian Tasting Event
Opened only this past July, this Southeast Asian eatery (tucked away in the East Side’s hip Frances Modern Inn) has vaulted right onto both Eater’s and Tribeza’s Lists of “Best New Restaurants in Austin.” Chef Laila Bazahm was born in the Philippines and worked for J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank before she recognized that her true passion lay in cooking… especially the dishes of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and her home country. After earning her stripes in the kitchens of Chef Emmanuel Stroobant’s Michelin-Starred Saint Pierre and Michelin-Starred L’Atelier Joël Robuchon, she opened Hawker Street Food Bar at The Post in Houston and then El Raval in Austin. At Siti, which means “lady” in Malaysian, she's now exciting diners with such dishes as charcoal-fired pork belly, chili crab & lobster, 12-hour braised beef cheeks with lemongrass and coconut curry, wok-fried rice noodles with confit duck leg, shrimp, and Chinese sausage, assorted satays. Some over-the-top (and out-of-this world) desserts too like teh-terik misu (Malaysian pulled tea tiramisu) and oreo miso ice cream. We’re excited to visit Siti and to learn more about Southeast Asia’s varied cuisines from Chef Bazahm. Join us!
About the Host:
Laila Bazahm
Chef/Owner
Born and raised in the Philippines, Chef Laila Bazahm was an economics graduate working for J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank before following her true passion in 2011. Training under celebrated Basque Chef Andoni Luis Adúriz with a four-month internship at Mugaritz and Ni Neu, she kickstarted a career that has since included time at Chef Emmanuel Stroobant’s Michelin-Starred Saint Pierre and Michelin-Starred L’Atelier Joël Robuchon. She previously opened Hawker Street Food Bar at The Post in Houston.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #2, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; course #3 will be served family-style. This menu will be Shellfish, Mushroom, and Tree Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Yum Som O
pomelo, citrus, cucumber, makrut vinaigrette, toasted rice powder
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Chicken & Beef Satay
charcoal grilled amish chicken thigh, 44 farms short rib, peanut sauce
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Charred Cabbage
serrano curry, charred gai lan, bok choy
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44 Farms Beef Cheeks
rendang style 12-hour braised beef cheeks, lemongrass & turmeric coconut curry, new potato, roasted shallot, roti
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Coconut Rice Pudding
coconut milk, leche flan
Siti
1123 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Fish. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Garlic (cooked), Shallot (cooked), Onion (cooked), Gluten, Peanut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
