Chef Khan Bataa

Chef At Home In Arlington

I am Chef Khan, a personal chef from Seattle. Just recently moved to Washington DC. Dedicated to offering a luxury dining experience. With over a decade of experience in fine dining, I specialize in creating cohesive tasting menus that highlight hyper-seasonal ingredients. My expertise spans global cuisines, fermentation, and molecular gastronomy.

Having trained under Michelin-starred chefs and worked at some of the best restaurants in Seattle, I bring a high level of skill and creativity to every meal. I take pride in crafting unique menus for various events, including intimate dinners, corporate events, and special celebrations. My goal is to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience with exceptional flavor, creativity, and visual appeal.

For me, cooking is...

A lifelong journey, cooking is an endless pursuit of knowledge. I'm obsessed in bringing joy to people through my culinary creations.

I learned to cook at...

I went to Corden de Bleu when I was 18. I cooked my way through some of the best fine-dining restaurants in Seattle as a Sous Chef and Executive.

A cooking secret...

Creating cohesive tasting menus that highlight hyper-seasonal ingredients. My expertise spans global cuisines, fermentation, and molecular gastronomy

My menus

Local fish 4 course

STARTER

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Local oyster, champagne mignonette granita

FIRST COURSE

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Cured salmon tartare, charred lemon gel, compressed cucumbers, citrus braised radish,dill aioli

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Local black cod or halibut, potato pave, butter sauce with roe, crispy Brussel sprouts

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate souffle with a warm chocolate sauce and fresh berries

Local Strawberry Japanese roll cake

Flan with a caramel sauce

Taco Night

STARTER

All inclusive

Cured scallop, leche de tigre, cilantro gel, pickled jalapeno

FIRST COURSE

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Cheesy + pork belly arepa, mexican chili oil, creme fraiche

MAIN COURSE

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Braised short rib brrira taco bar w/ consume broth, variety of toppings

Carne asada taco bar w/ 2 salsa and variety of toppings

DESSERT

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Tres leches cake

Flan with a caramel sauce

Italian night

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese bites

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesar salad w/ sour dough croutons and shaved parmesan

Homemade focaccia bread served with herb butter

MAIN COURSE

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Braised short rib ragu with fresh pappardelle, parsley oil, pecorino Romano

Wild mushroom and clam with handmade fettucine in a white wine butter sauce

DESSERT

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Vanilla bean creme brulee with vanilla spongecake bits

Chocolate souffle with a warm chocolate sauce and fresh berries

LOCAL 3 COURSE

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cured salmon tartare, charred lemon gel, compressed cucumbers, citrus braised radish,dill aioli

MAIN COURSE

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Local ribeye, pomme puree, grilled rapini, pickled mustard seeds, red wine reduction

DESSERT

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Chocolate souffle with a warm chocolate sauce and fresh berries

Vanilla bean creme brulee with caramel gelato and chocolate spongecake

Omakase experience

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Blistered shishitos, ponzu

Crispy sushi rice topped with a creamy shrimp remoulade. green onion curls

Agedashi tofu

FIRST COURSE

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Maki rolls

Sashimi

Tempura sampler

MAIN COURSE

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Chef sampler nigiri - omakase

DESSERT

All inclusive

Japanese strawberry roll cake

Taste Of The Mediterranean

STARTER

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Greek salad - feta, watermelon, mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, charred lemon vinagrette

Khan's famous hummus served w/ homemade pita bread & tzatziki

FIRST COURSE

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Kereviz - yogurt, lemon, pomegranate molasses, granny smith apples, celeriac served with grilled sourdough

MAIN COURSE

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Doner kebab ( lamb or beef) served with sumac labneh, homemade lavish, herb salad

Chicken marinated in spices and yogurt. Served with pine nut and sultana freekeh

DESSERT

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Deconstructed Baklava dessert

Pacific Northwest - Impress

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Local oyster, champagne mignonette granita

Potato leek vichyssoise, chive oil, potato crisps

FIRST COURSE

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Cured salmon tartare, charred lemon gel, compressed cucumbers, dill oil, garlic-yuzu aioli

Beef tartare, rye cracker, mustard jam, horseradish aioli, fine herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Crispy skin duck with potato puree, orange-carrot marmalade, duck jus, pickled mustard seeds

Wagyu ribeye, pomme pave, grilled broccolini, king oyster mushroom, pickled mustard seeds, red wine reduction

DESSERT

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Chocolate souffle with a warm chocolate sauce and fresh berries

Vanilla bean creme brulee with caramel gelato and vanilla spongecake

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Chef Khan's reviews

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If you are lucky enough to find Chef Khan available, book him. Our meal was far beyond expectations in flavor, texture and technique. In addition to the food being spectacular, he is a passionate and kind professional who created a really special experience. Would absolutely recommend!

Chef Khan was amazing. The food was delicious and the whole experience was delightful. Would highly recommend!