Dishes from The Garden That Nourish Skin & Body

Tucked within the peaceful grounds of Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, The Garden is more than a restaurant. It is a culinary sanctuary rooted in wellness and guided by a deep respect for nature. Here, every dish is created not just to satisfy the palate, but to nurture the skin, strengthen the body, and uplift the spirit.

Drawing from Northern Thai heritage, organic farming, and modern nutrition, The Garden serves dishes that are as healing as they are flavourful. With an emphasis on plant-based ingredients, seasonal variety, and vibrant herbs, this cuisine supports health at every level, beginning from within.

Local Ingredients That Support Radiance

At The Garden Restaurant, the journey to glowing skin and balanced health begins with the ingredients. Over 95% of our produce is sourced from within Thailand, with a strong emphasis on organic, chemical-free farming practices.

Fresh herbs like holy basil, kaffir lime and turmeric play a key role in enhancing circulation and calming inflammation, two essential processes for skin repair and brightness. Seasonal vegetables, such as kale, beetroot, and avocado, deliver powerful antioxidants that help neutralise free radicals and support collagen synthesis.

Every plate is crafted with purpose, ensuring your body receives the nutrients it needs to regenerate, detoxify and flourish naturally.

Dishes Designed to Replenish and Restore

Certain dishes at The Garden have become guest favourites, not only for their flavour but for the way they leave the body feeling energised and the skin visibly brighter.

Buddha Bowl: A colourful medley of red lentils, quinoa, heirloom cherry tomatoes, carrot hummus and coconut cider vinaigrette. This bowl delivers protein, essential fats and plant fibre to support gut health and skin clarity.

Detox Feta Salad: Organic kale, macadamia, pickled shallots and watermelon in a light vinaigrette. Rich in vitamin C, healthy fats and minerals, this salad supports hydration and cellular regeneration.

Por Pia Sot Rolls: Raw vegetable rice wraps with Thai herbs and a zesty lime and chilli dip. Light, refreshing and filled with digestive enzymes to help cleanse from within.

Superfood Bowl: Chia seeds, spirulina, avocado, goji berries and quinoa dressed with organic pineapple vinegar. Designed to fight inflammation and support skin tone and elasticity through antioxidant-rich ingredients.

Each of these dishes is more than a meal. It is an act of nourishment that supports both outer radiance and inner strength.

Traditional Flavours with Wellness in Mind

The culinary philosophy at The Garden is rooted in heritage and inspired by the Northern Thai recipes of Chef Arm’s grandmother; traditional flavours are preserved while modern wellness techniques are thoughtfully introduced.

Light cooking methods such as steaming and sautéing help retain the integrity of vitamins and enzymes. Refined sugars are replaced with monk fruit or ripe banana, and seasoning is built from herbs rather than salt.

Fermented ingredients such as pickled garlic and naturally brewed soya add depth of flavour while supporting gut health, which in turn has a direct impact on skin clarity and immunity.

This union of tradition and nutrition creates dishes that are soulful, satisfying, and aligned with the body’s rhythms.

The Garden’s Plant-Forward Philosophy

At the heart of The Garden’s approach is a commitment to plant-based living, without excluding mindful selections of locally sourced fish, sturgeon and free-range poultry.

Plant proteins, such as tofu, tempeh, and chickpeas, support tissue repair and hormone balance, while vibrant vegetables offer essential micronutrients for maintaining skin tone, hydration, and detoxification.

This is not about restrictive eating. It is about celebrating the richness of nature’s bounty. A dish bursting with colour signals diversity in nutrients, phytonutrients that protect cells, fibres that regulate digestion, and healthy oils that nourish the skin barrier.

Food here is a sensory and healing experience. Each bite is a step toward greater vitality.

Sustainability That Reflects Inner and Outer Care

Caring for the skin and body begins with caring for the world around us. The Garden’s menus are shaped by a commitment to sustainability, supporting the land that sustains us.

Partnerships with small-scale organic farmers
Elimination of unnecessary waste through thoughtful sourcing
Low CO₂e footprint across most dishes, many falling below 1kg per serving

This sustainable ethos aligns with Aleenta’s broader values, including respect for the environment, mindful consumption, and the belief that wellness should never come at the planet’s expense.

Food That Heals Beyond the Plate

Dining at The Garden Restaurant is a form of self-care. Every dish has been carefully crafted with thought, tradition, and purpose to support the skin, the body, and the deeper systems that sustain our vitality.

More than nutrition, it is a celebration of balance. Flavour and function. Heritage and innovation. Nature and nourishment.

From the first taste to the lasting glow, The Garden invites you to eat beautifully and to live well.