BLACK MAGIC

Ask any food writer and they will tell you that chocolate is always a relevant topic.

STORY AND STYLE

EKARIN YUSUKSOMBOON

PHOTOGRAPHY

PIPAT JAMRAT

ASSISTANT STYLIST

NOPPAWAN CHERDSUKJAI

This bittersweet ingredient has appealed to people for centuries.

It was considered a holy drink for a South American tribe. Today, chocolate has become a symbol of love for Valentine’s Day and a favourite among people around the world.

People perceive chocolate in different ways. Scientists and nutritionists continue to discover wonderful things about chocolate. It is said to help you sleep better and boost your memory. It’s called “food of the gods”. Its flavour has been praised by poets. Chocolate, especially on Valentine’s Day, is an aphrodisiac food as it triggers the love hormone.

The newly revamped King Power Rangnam is packed with top eateries as well as Thai street food offerings. For the month of Valentine’s Day, it features delightful chocolate creations, offered by Brekkie, Peace Oriental Teahouse and Make Me Mango. Don’t forget well-established chocolate brands like Patchi and PABLO Mini.

At lunch time, Aksra Theatre features a puppet show series that presents Thai culture with a link to chocolate in a love story from Ramayana. This set of food story illustrates the beauty of chocolate through Ramayana to show you that chocolate is a black magic that brings together every culture.