Celebrating Excellence in Culinary Art: Secret Table Members and our friends Shine at Best Chef Awards 2024

We’re thrilled to celebrate a spectacular achievement for our Secret Table family! At the prestigious Best Chef Awards 2024, our talented chefs and their teams received the honor of recognition, standing out as leaders in the world of modern gastronomy. Each of these chefs has earned a “Knife” status — a mark of culinary mastery that highlights their innovation, dedication, and passion for transforming local ingredients into remarkable dining experiences.

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The highest accolade this year goes to several distinguished chefs, among them

• Pam Sootornyanakij of Potong in Bangkok. Pam’s dedication to elevating Thai cuisine with a contemporary twist has earned Potong a reputation as one of Bangkok’s most creative and refined dining experiences. Her artistry and vision continue to push boundaries, bringing out the very best in Thai flavors while redefining what it means to dine in Bangkok.

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We are also excited to celebrate several 2-Knife honorees, each of whom has set an incredible standard in their own unique way:

• Darren Teoh of Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is celebrated for his commitment to Malaysian heritage flavors with modern, boundary-pushing interpretations.
• Depaker Khosla of Haoma in Bangkok has made waves with his zero-waste restaurant model and deep focus on sustainability, making each meal an experience of mindful indulgence.
• Jimmy Lim of JL Studio in Taiwan brings a touch of his Singaporean heritage into his refined creations, capturing flavors from his roots with creative finesse.
• Ton Tassanakajohn of Nusara and Le Du in Bangkok combines tradition and innovation, showcasing seasonal Thai ingredients in elegant, unforgettable presentations.

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The 1-Knife recognition celebrates a wider array of talent across Asia. These chefs have each created an experience that goes beyond dining — crafting moments that are memorable, sensory, and thought-provoking:

• Bee Satongun of Paste in Bangkok continues to showcase the complexity of Thai flavors, bringing a depth and authenticity to every dish.
• Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adrainsyah of Locavore NXT in Bali are known for their focus on local produce, celebrating Indonesia’s rich biodiversity and cuisine.
• KimHock Su of Au Jardin in Penang brings Penang’s distinct culinary heritage to life with an innovative and artful approach.
• Han Li Guang of Labyrinth in Singapore combines tradition with personal flair, giving Singaporean flavors an intriguing twist that is both nostalgic and inventive.
• Chele Gonzalez of Gallery by Chele in the Philippines captures the soul of Filipino ingredients in dishes that are simultaneously simple and sophisticated.

A Toast to Culinary Brilliance

Congratulations to these incredible chefs and their dedicated teams for their achievements in the Best Chef Awards 2024. Each Knife award is a testament to their unwavering commitment to culinary creativity, sustainable practices, and bringing the flavors of Asia to the forefront of the international dining scene.

We’re so proud of our Secret Table members, our friends and the journeys they continue to share with diners worldwide.