NAMU X HAŌMA: A Dialogue in Umami & Spice at W Koh Samui

A Dialogue in Umami & Spice: An Exclusive Epicurean Escape at W Koh Samui

For adventure-seeking foodies dreaming of an extraordinary getaway, W Koh Samui is hosting a unique culinary journey. This November, the vibrant Japanese venue Namu on the pure shores of Koh Samui is collaborating with Bangkok’s highly acclaimed neo-Indian restaurant, HAŌMA, for an event titled “NAMU X HAŌMA – A Dialogue in Umami & Spice”. This exclusive two-day experience is curated especially for Marriott Bonvoy members.

Where Sustainability Meets Stardom

The event features Indian culinary icon and sustainability champion, Deepanker Khosla. Chef Deepanker brings the creative skill and vision behind HAŌMA, a restaurant that has earned significant accolades, including a Michelin One Star and Green Star. HAŌMA is also the holder of the “Sustainable Restaurant Award” by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Furthermore, Chef Deepanker has achieved the first-ever "Champions of Change" award from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. His cuisine transports diners on a journey across India, utilizing highly sustainable produce and homegrown Thai ingredients.

For this event, Chef Deepanker will thrill guests alongside Chef Daniel Carbajal, the Japanese Chef at Namu. Together, they will showcase mesmerizing, multi-sensory gastronomy in a stunning seafront setting on November 1st and 2nd, 2025.

An Intimate Culinary Journey

“A Dialogue in Umami & Spice” merges Namu’s innovative Nikkei cuisine with HAŌMA’s neo-Indian creativity.

The experience begins with an eight-course omakase dinner. Offered in two sittings (17:30 hrs and 20:30 hrs), the menu will be paired with fine sake and Namu’s signature cocktails. Guests will also have the rare opportunity to meet Chef Deepanker in person as he shares his inspiration.

The following afternoon, Marriott Bonvoy members can attend an intimate private cooking class at Namu at 14:00 hrs. This class offers a deep dive into traditional Indian techniques and HAŌMA’s iconic dishes. The culinary retreat culminates with cocktails, music, and light bites at WOOBAR® as the sun sets over Koh Samui.

Bid for Your Tropical Oasis

This truly one-of-a-kind culinary journey is available through Marriott Bonvoy Moments, offering experiences that are described as money-can’t-buy.

Marriott Bonvoy members can now bid for one of the two exclusive Namu X HAŌMA weekend retreats. The package includes the following for two guests:

• A stylish One-night stay in a Tropical Oasis Private Pool Villa.

• Daily breakfast.

• All of the Namu X HAŌMA culinary experiences.

Check-in is on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Bids for this package start from just 70,000 points. Members must place their bids before October 10, 2025, by visiting the Marriott Bonvoy Moments website. Marriott Bonvoy offers an unparalleled array of experiences, connecting members to the people, places and passions they love.