A Playful Remix Of Asian Flavors
Chef Jorge Mendez has launched a new Japanese à la carte pop-up called UNDŌ at the Balmori Suites Chef’s Table. The dining experience features a fusion of Asian flavors and runs from August 7 to 23, 2026.
Why it matters
It highlights the evolving culinary landscape in Asia, where traditional techniques are being blended with modern, playful innovation.
Bookmark feature is for subscribers only. Subscribe Now On The Menu: UNDŌ By MŌDAN Presents A Playful Remix Of Asian Flavors By Pilar Gonzalez 6 minutes ago The new pop-up at the Balmori Suites Chef’s Table presents a dynamic à la carte dining experience from Chef Jorge Mendez, drawing from Asian favorites to create distinct hybrids that feel at once surprising and familiar. We’re often asked to choose one or the other: black or white, yes or no. Yet some of the most compelling things in this world exist precisely because they refuse to be dichotomous, instead melding the very best of different worlds, their end results dynamic and distinct without being over-wrought. This applies to cuisines too, and it’s the spirit that sits at the center of UNDŌ by MŌDAN, a new 14-seater Japanese à la carte pop-up from Chef Jorge Mendez at the Balmori Suites Chef’s Table.
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