Chefs

“Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

A View from Above: TAAN’s Hyper-Local Thai Evolution

Nicholas Ng
TAAN - Chef Thep | Taan Bangkok | Food For Thought

High above Bangkok, on the 25th floor of Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok, TAAN redefines Thai cuisine through its deep alliances with farmers, fishermen, and artisans. Since opening in 2018, this restaurant has become a platform that honours underappreciated producers and the culinary heritage they uphold. We speak to Executive Chef Monthep “Thep” Kamolsilp on how he nurtures an ethos rooted in sustainability and respect for local traditions, yet is always open to new ideas.  Continue reading →

Two Worlds Collide: Chef Tam and Chef Zor’s Four-Hands Culinary Symphony

Nicholas Ng
Chef Tam and Chef Zor | Seasons Macau x Born Singapore | Food For Thought

The culinary world recently witnessed an extraordinary collaboration between Chef Tam of Seasons, Macau, and Chef Zor of Born, Singapore. The four-hands dinner brought together the essence of traditional Cantonese cuisine and the contemporary finesse of French gastronomy, creating an unforgettable dining experience that beautifully merged two distinct culinary philosophies. Continue reading →

Jun Wong of Yellow Fin Horse

Nicholas Ng
Jun Wong | Yellow Fin Horse | Food For Thought

Jun Wong is easily recognised as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best chefs, know for her very delicate and nuanced approach to her cooking style. Her new residence at the whimsically named Yellow Fin Horse at Else Kuala Lumpur sees a markedly different change to her style from before, which switches her Japanese leaning style to what she terms elemental cooking. We speak to her to find out more. Continue reading →

Bringing It Hom: Ricardo Nunes of Hom Restaurant Phuket

Nicholas Ng
Ricardo Nunes ​​Chef D' Cuisine​ | Ricardo Nunes | Hom Restaurant | Food For Thought

Hom Restaurant at the InterContinental Phuket is one of the latest additions to the island resort, but unlike most restaurants you will find on the island, this innovative eatery that takes its name from the Thai word for ‘fragrance’ focuses on eclectic cuisine styles, fermentation and local ingredients. Headed by Ricardo Nunes who has cut his teeth at Ikoyi, Le Dam de Pic and Gaggan, we speak to the Portuguese native about his cuisine. Continue reading →

Simply The Bess: Greg Bess of CUT by Wolfgang Puck Singapore

Nicholas Ng
CUT & Spago_Executive Chef Greg Bess | CUT by Wolfgang Puck | Greg Bess | Food For Thought

CUT by Wolfgang Puck at Marina Bay Sands Singapore is the only steak restaurant to have a Michelin Star, a modern American steakhouse headed by Greg Bess, known for its impeccable cuisine and service. While some may be very familiar with their specialised beef, from their take on the lobster and prawn cocktail to their wagyu tasting plate of Australian, Japanese and American, we speak to Executive Chef Greg Bess to find out more. Continue reading →

Understanding Kaiseki And Kappo With Jeff Ramsey of Kinstugi

Nicholas Ng
Chef Jeff Okada Ramsey | Jeff Ramsey of Kinstugi | Food For Thought

With the opening of the Kinstugi in Kuala Lumpur, the brand that celebrity chef Jeff Ramsey is know for in Bangkok, our city is beginning to see a rise in the demand of this intricate cuisine. While many attempt to deliver on this experience, few can do it to such a level as Jeff Ramsey. We speak to him to find out about this defining cuisine, which fully focuses on seasonality. Continue reading →

Triptyk: A Melding Of Three Unique Experineces

Nicholas Ng

Triptyk is the latest offering in the numerous bars and restaurants popping up around town, and with this project, it really is a three in one. The new offering in the chic neighbourhood of Kampung Attap sees legendary bartender Angel Ng heading the Triptyk Bar, with the restaurant Corridor being led by the people who brought to you Back Alley Pasta. We speak to Angel Ng of Triptyk, and  Alfred and Jay of Corridor Grill & Tapas to find out more. Continue reading →

Mandy Goh of ATAS at The RuMa Hotel And Residences

Nicholas Ng
Chef Mandy Goh | Mandy Goh | ATAS | Ruma Hotel | Food For Thought

Mandy Goh has just taken over the kitchen at ATAS at the RuMa Hotel and Residences, presenting her style of cuisine that is distinctively hers. The Penang-born chef has created two menus, a Contemporary menu and the local Cultural Heritage menu. We speak to her to find out more about her background and influences, including Rasmus Kofoed of Geranium. Continue reading →

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022: Chef Ice Speaks Of Sorn’s Debut

Nicholas Ng
Awards Ceremony - The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022

Sorn led by superstar chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri has made its debut at the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurant 2022 at No. 39, making it the first Thai cuisine restaurant on the list. We speak to Chef Ice, known for his ‘gems on crab stick’, to find out more about this win. Continue reading →