Welcome to the culinary celebration of the year, where mouthwatering flavors and sustainable choices meet at the IKEA Thailand Salmon Festival, an event that’s sure to make your taste buds dance with delight! From May 1st to the 31st, 2025, dive into a swimmingly good time as IKEA Thailand rolls out the red carpet (or in this case, the red-fleshed fish) for a festival dedicated entirely to the versatile and delicious salmon.
This festival features a tantalizing array of five meticulously crafted dishes that offer a unique blend of flavors. Whether your palate craves the heat of Thai-inspired spiciness or the comforting embrace of classic Scandinavian fare, there’s a dish ready to satisfy. Envision the freshest and most exquisite salmon sourced sustainably from the pristine waters of Norway, a country renowned for its seafood excellence. Featured dishes will include an array of creative delights: soy marinated salmon, spicy salmon with rice, pineapple sweet chili salmon with rice, salmon steak with stir-fried vegetable rice, and the ever-inviting grilled salmon steak with mixed vegetables. It’s a gastronomic journey where quality meets creativity, all at wallet-friendly prices at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant.
But that’s not all! For those who prefer to bring this culinary adventure home, the Swedish Food Market at IKEA locations in Bangna, Bang Yai, and Sukhumvit offers special prices on an impressive lineup of salmon products, including fillets, smoked, and cured varieties. It’s a perfect chance to grab some premium salmon and indulge in the art of cooking right in your cozy kitchen.
Let’s talk sustainability: each dish at this festival is a delight inspired by a deeper initiative to promote consumption that is good for both you and the planet. The Norwegian salmon, a superstar of the sea, is brought to you from certified sustainable farming sources by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). This ensures not only top-notch quality but also the practice of environmentally responsible choices, allowing you to savor these delicacies with a heart full of conscience and flavors that inspire.
So, what’s cooking? Get ready to explore the star-studded lineup of new recommended dishes from IKEA:
- Soy Marinated Salmon: At a special price for IKEA Family members of just 119 THB (Regularly 149 THB), this dish is a delightful fusion. Imagine tender salmon pieces caressed by savory soy sauce, chili, and garlic slices, topped off with aromatic toasted sesame seeds. The result is a taste that’s simultaneously familiar and exciting.
- Spicy Salmon with Rice: Also available at a special rate for IKEA Family members at 199 THB (Regular price: 269 THB), this dish combines firm-textured salmon with the enticing fragrance of roasted rice and traditional Thai laab seasonings, creating a satisfying meal idea served perfectly with hot jasmine rice.
- Pineapple Sweet Chili Salmon with Rice: This dish welcomes summer with open arms! At a special rate of 199 THB for IKEA Family members, savor perfectly cooked salmon alongside IKEA’s exclusive pineapple sauce, creating an enticing sweet and tangy balance paired with jasmine rice.
- Salmon Steak with Stir-Fried Vegetable Rice: An unforgettable grilled salmon steak served hot with vegetable-packed fried rice, at the special IKEA Family price of 199 THB (Regular price: 269 THB).
- Salmon Steak with Grilled Vegetables: For the health-conscious diner, this hearty dish offers rich grilled salmon alongside a colorful medley of grilled vegetables, seasoned to perfection, all at the special rate of 199 THB for IKEA Family members.
Don’t miss this chance to treat yourself and your family to an exquisite variety of premium-quality salmon dishes, a fusion of Thai and Scandinavian culinary excellence. Remember to stock up on fresh salmon from the Swedish Food Market to recreate these dishes in your own kitchen. The flavor fiesta runs the entire month of May at IKEA locations in Bangna, Bang Yai, and Sukhumvit. Note that the Pineapple Sweet Chili Salmon with Rice and Salmon Steak with Stir-Fried Vegetable Rice will splendor the menus starting from May 7, 2025. Ready your senses and visit IKEA to indulge in the full Salmon Festival experience! For the latest updates, surf over to www.IKEA.co.th and stay in the loop on all things delicious!
I’m all for sustainable choices, but I can’t help but feel that this festival is just a commercial gimmick to boost sales.
Maybe it is a marketing strategy, but at least it promotes sustainable seafood. We should support businesses that make efforts in sustainability.
Good point, Sarah. If it truly helps the environment, then it’s worth backing.
IKEA’s always had tasty food, I just hope they aren’t exaggerating the sustainability claims. It seems like a fair deal though.
Can’t wait to try the Spicy Salmon with Rice! Sounds heaven-sent for my palate!
Not sure why everyone’s so excited. Salmon’s been done to death. How about we diversify the menu a bit?
Larry, salmon is popular for a reason! It’s versatile, healthy, and delicious. Why change what works?
I’m with you, Larry. Some variety would be great. But hey, at least they’re focusing on quality Norwegian salmon!
Did anyone say ‘Norwegian salmon’? I’m in! Those waters produce the best fish.
I’m all for campaigns that highlight the importance of sustainable consumption. Kudos to IKEA for the effort.
But how do we really know they’re practicing what they preach? Profit-driven companies often greenwash these things.
True, Sally, but the ASC certification is a step in the right direction. Always room for more transparency, though.
Sustainability is complex. As long as stakeholders keep demanding real change, progress will come.
The Soy Marinated Salmon looks irresistible. IKEA’s pricing is also quite reasonable for such dishes.
As a vegan, I wish there were more options beyond fish. Maybe a salmon substitute?
Totally agree, Vince! How about some delicious plant-based offerings next year?
A plant-based salmon festival? Now that would be revolutionary!
IKEA is a global brand, they’re consistent with quality. Looking forward to trying the Pineapple Sweet Chili combo!
Same here, can’t wait for that tangy twist!
Glad to see Thai flavors being highlighted. It’s a spicy fusion I can get behind.
Considering trying the festival on a budget. IKEA Family member card here I come!