Wanakam Brunch Club: South America meets South Asia

​The Wanakam Brunch Club is a new rotating culinary series where guest chefs bring their regional childhood staples into our kitchen, layering them with a distinct South Asian twist. It is about finding the beautiful, messy, and delicious overlaps between our global communities right here in Amsterdam Oost.

​South America Meets South Asia For our inaugural edition, we are bringing in Chef Max Bonfanti. We are exploring the shared emotional vocabulary of South American and South Asian comfort food: a deep respect for slow-cooked elements, vibrant and acidic salsas/chutneys, the communal utility of flatbreads, and an unapologetic love for heat.

​The Menu Direction (The "How")

​Thoughtful Translation, Not Gimmicks. We will focus on structural overlaps—think masa meeting masala (arepas with slow-cooked Indian meats), the undeniable bridge between the empanada and the samosa, and utilizing our pantry of cardamom, tamarind, and curry leaves to elevate South American staples like sweet plantains and chorizo.

​*Take advantage of a special discounted price by booking your Full Brunch Pass in advance