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Video interview with Chef Ton

The visionary of modern Thai cuisine and mastermind behind Asia's best restaurant Le Du

17 February 2025

Heimo Jessenko

With “Le Du” at number 1 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023, Chef Ton has taken the gastronomy world by storm. The former investment banker followed his passion for cooking and now combines traditional Thai flavors with modern technology. Inspired by his grandmother's recipes and the seasonality of Thai ingredients, he creates culinary masterpieces that inspire. “I think you have to follow your passion,” says Chef Ton – and shows what is possible when you do just that.

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