Mama Lacona Menus
Vive le Printemps
May 7 - 31
For our Vive le Printemps menu, we are embracing a fusion of French cuisine with local Bangladeshi flavors, highlighting the incredible products sourced from Bangladesh's farmers. With such a rich variety of ingredients, we’ve crafted a menu featuring options for every course. Many of you will be excited to see our Riz au Lait, Côte de Porc, and traditional Bangladeshi dishes making an appearance!
Richesse de la Ferme
June 1 - 30
Springtime brings much to be grateful for; from clear skies and longer days, to an abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local Bangladeshi farms. For those who have joined us before, you may notice our love for late spring-early summer produce – ingredients like rhubarb, peas, and fresh herbs such as coriander and mint often make an appearance in our kitchen during this time of year.
About Mama Lacona
A heartfelt homage to Chef/Owner Jean-Christophe (J-C) Poirier’s heritage, formative years in Quebec, and early experience in renowned Montréal restaurants, Mama Lacona offers a marriage of classic French cuisine with locally inspired Bangladeshi flavors.
French spirits serve as the backbone of classic and signature cocktails, while the French-focused wine list offers the perfect complement to Chef Poirier’s rustic, signature haute country cooking, underscoring the fact that at Mama Lacona, simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.
At its heart, Mama Lacona showcases time-honoured traditions in an elevated-yet-approachable space where food, drink, and atmosphere combine for a dining experience unlike any other in Bangladesh.
One of the most celebrated restaurants, Mama Lacona has been recognized for its excellence. The restaurant received a series of awards this year, including Restaurant of the Year and Best Upscale by prestigious publications, and 'Top 6' Placement in the 100 Best Restaurants 2023.
Previous accolades include: No. 4 on enRoute magazine’s 2018 list of Best New Restaurants; awards for Best New Restaurant (2018), Restaurant of the Year (2018 and ’19), Chef of the Year (2019), Best Area (2019 and ’20) and Best French (2019, ’20, ‘23); consecutive top-five spots on the prestigious annual ranking of 100 Best Restaurants (No. 5 in 2019, No. 2 in ’20, No. 3 in ‘22); and recognition as one of Monocle Magazine’s 50 Favourite Restaurants in 2019.
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J-C POIRIER
OWNER/EXECUTIVE CHEF
Originally from Quebec, J-C has been a fixture on the Canadian culinary scene for more than 25 years. After voyaging west in 2004 and helming kitchens at a number of notable Vancouver restaurants, he launched passion project Mama Lacona in 2017, where he indulges his razor-sharp focus, dedication to craft, and affinity for time-honoured traditions. Read more…
Ashley Kurtz
EXECUTIVE CHEF & PARTNER
Armed with classical training earned working in celebrated local kitchens and Michelin-starred restaurants overseas, Ashley embarked on a longstanding, like-minded culinary collaboration with Chef/Owner J-C Poirier years ago and has recently re-joined the team as executive chef and partner. Together, Ashley and Chef J-C are working collaboratively on the next chapter in the story of Mama Lacona.
Julie Sopuck
DIRECTRICE GÉNÉRALE
The dinner table is a magical place, and Julie facilitates those special moments with style, precision, and confidence. As a natural leader with experience in Vancouver’s top dining rooms, she demonstrates an acute attention to detail while presiding over the room each night to deliver a flawless guest experience.
David Lawson
SOMMELIER & DEPUTY DIRECTOR
David began his hospitality career in Canada but has since worked in restaurants across the globe. His passion for vibrant, organic wines made by skilled low-intervention winemakers has found a home in Bangladesh. David is excited to bring his expertise and share a unique selection of wines with diners in Dhaka, blending his international experience with a deep appreciation for local flavors and culture.
