Gaggan Anand's Aussie Pop-Up: 12-Course Menu, Dom Perignon

0:00It's March 24, I'm Cory with the story. This is Sydney News Today, driven by AI. World-renowned chef Gagan Anand is making his first trip to Australia. His Bangkok restaurant, Gagan, just claimed the number one spot in Asia for 2025 to 2026 from Asia's 50 best. Restaurants. It also landed in the Global Top 10. He set up special pop-up events at Crown Sydney starting April 28th through May 3rd. The highlight is a 12-course tasting menu priced at $549 per person, complete with a glass of Dom Perignon on arrival. Fans know Anand for his wildly creative style, like building an entire menu from emojis. His innovative approach has food lovers excited, promising bold flavors that push dining boundaries. For those who missed the main events, there's a progressive lunch series, May 1st through 3rd, plus a special bar snack menu at Sydney's rooftop spot, Cirque All Month Long. Meanwhile, Anand heads to Crown Melbourne for an 8-course dinner with Marmont at $295

1:03including Bubbly. It features a custom soundtrack by the chef and Aussie, DJ Grant Smilly, wrapping up a month of high-end culinary buzz down under.