Chef Sotho Yem has worked in the culinary field for over 15 years. A native of Siem Reap, Cambodia, he found his calling to cuisine at a young age. He began his career in the hospitality industry as a kitchen steward back in 2002. Truly determined to become a professional chef, he then joined a 5 star luxury hotel in 2004 where he had the opportunity to learn different cooking techniques and hone his culinary skills through working with other […]
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Tim Pheak, Jaya House River Park, Siem Reap
A very hands on person with a down to earth personality, Executive Chef Tim Pheak showcases his passion in the kitchen with his love for cooking as a strong foundation. He believes in leading by example with a “can do” attitude, always striving to be the best he can as a chef to achieve his goals through hard work and that good team work is of utmost importance. Full of pride in his Cambodian heritage, he is always looking for ways to promote Cambodian cuisine to the […]
Yingyod Raktham, Long Chim, Singapore
Born in Pattani, a southern province of Thailand, Yingyod discovered his love for cooking at a young age. His first culinary influences were his grandmother and mother, who were avid home cooks. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management, he enrolled in the intensive Traditional Thai Cuisine program at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Program (OHAP) in Bangkok. Handpicked by Chef-Restaurateur David Thompson, he moved to Singapore in 2015 to lead the kitchen at Long Chim. Yingyod previously […]
Han Li Guang, 1 Michelin Star Labyrinth, Singapore
Chef Han Li Guang, Chef owner Labyrinth was born out of Chef Owner LG Han’s passion for cooking and his creative energy that challenges common perceptions, both in taste and visuals. Born to 3 generations of restaurateurs and F&B operators, food was never far from Han’s mind. So having gained his financial degree from the London School of Economics and working for 3 years as a corporate banker in Singapore, he decided to quit and pursue his first love food. […]
Sebastian Hindrichs, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, New Zealand
Born in Cologne, Germany, Sebastian’s passion for cooking began at a young age. After finishing a three year apprenticeship in Cologne, he worked at the Michelin-starred restaurant Lärchenhof before embarking on his international culinary career to Switzerland. “When I was a teenager I discovered how much I enjoyed cooking for friends and family and how fascinating food can be. To me, cooking is so much more than a job, it’s a way of life. Nothing makes me happier than to […]
Reza Kurniawan, Shinta Mani Hotels Group, Siem Reap
A charming and personable young Indonesian National who loves to travel, Chef Reza Kurniawan, Executive Chef for the upscale boutique Shinta Mani Hotels Group has 13 years of international experience, in Asia, the United States and the Middle East. He started his culinary career in the pastry section at the Ambhara Hotel in Jakarta in 2001. His international career began in 2003 when he moved to Dubai with the pre-opening team at Four Seasons Hotel & Resort Doha and at the Grand […]
Paul Hallett, Swissôtel The Stamford Equinox, Singapore
Taking on the colossal reigns of Equinox Restaurant’s kitchen is Chef de Cuisine Paul Hallett who brings to the fore brilliant, classic Modern European offerings at the towering iconic dining destination, renowned for its multi-dimensional culinary experience, service excellence as well as unparalleled views of the famous city skyline. Chef Paul’s signature culinary style, philosophy and techniques are also showcased in creations featured on the menus of Equinox Complex’s New Asia, City Space, Introbar, and four private dining rooms that […]
SVR BlackBookAsia Top 10 Chefs
Exclusively curated and specially chosen to be on our much sought after best of the best chefs Top 10 list, SVR BlackBookAsia presents the most celebrated chefs from around the Asia Pacific region. 1. Christopher Millar, Stellar Singapore For Chef Christopher Millar, texture, purity of flavour and quality of ingredients are paramount when it comes to crafting his unique dishes that represent quintessential, progressive Australian cooking. At the helm of the highest restaurant in Singapore, he and his team continue to push […]
Mandy Pan, db Bistro & Oyster Bar, Singapore
Chef Mandy Pan grew up in a small town in Malaysia and as a young lady always had a deep curiosity for mixing ingredients and studying their reaction. She attended the National University of Singapore and after three years, she earned a prestigious Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry. During her time at University, Mandy began to realize that she did not enjoy working in a traditional lab environment, and would often bake confections for her friends and family to rave […]
Stefano Di Salvo, JW Marriott Hotel South Beach, Singapore
With almost three decades of kitchen and F&B management experience across hospitality establishments in Italy, France, U.K., Thailand, China and Korea, Chef Stefano Di Salvo currently oversees the culinary operations at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach as the hotel’s Executive Chef. Born to a Sicilian father and Napolian mother in Torino, Italy, Chef Stefano started working in a small restaurant in Genova when he was just 15 years old. He went on to attain his professional training in hotel […]