Award-winning Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi has been blending the flavours of the kingdom with ingredients from Japan, as she showcases culinary culture on one of the world’s most prominent global stages at Expo 2025.
As the culinary director of the café located at the Bahrain Pavilion within Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Ms Bashmi crafted a seasonal menu inspired by the exhibition’s theme ‘Connecting Seas’, which highlights the shared maritime heritage of the two island nations, blending culinary heritage with creativity and sustainability.
“Food is one of the most honest ways to tell a story about where you came from,” Ms Bashmi explained.
