Fri April 13, 2018
Celebrity Chef Ian Kittichai Pop-Up Dinner at Lao Table - Night 2
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Celebrity Iron Chef Ian Kittichai Pop-Up Dinner
Night 2 - Friday, April 13th
Seating times: 6pm & 8pm
at Lao Table
Night 1 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-1.eventbrite.com/
Night 2 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-2.eventbrite.com/
Lao Table is pleased to welcome celebrity Iron Chef Ian Kittichai for a two night pop-up dinner!
Kittichai will be serving an exclusive 7-course tasting menu of epic proportions for only $115. $155 with cocktail + wine pairings. TAX AND TIP ARE INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE.
To avoid Eventbrite fees you can also book your table directly with Paul or Kitty. Text them directly to book now: Kitty - 415-269-6095 or Paul - 415-999-8151.
Chef Ian Kittichai is one of Thailand's most successful Iron Chefs. He owns award-winning restaurants across the globe including New York / Spain / Asia. His most successful location, Issaya Siamese Club, is named one of Asia's Top restaurants. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the cuisine of one of Asia's most popular chefs.
Chef’s Ian Kittichai's Story
Chef Pongtawat “Ian Kittichai” Chalermkittichai’s path to culinary success started from very humble
beginnings in Bangkok. Every morning he would rise at 3 AM to accompany his mother to the wet
market to select the best meats, seafood, and vegetables for her neighborhood grocery. While Ian was
at school, she would cook a dozen different types of curries. Upon his return home, Ian would push a
cart through the neighborhood to sell his wares, shouting: “Khao Geang Ron Ron Ma Leaw Jaar!” (Hot
curry coming!).
After completing high school in Bangkok, Ian moved to London to study English with no intention of
becoming a chef. Fate seemed to have other ideas though - while working part time at the Waldorf
Hotel THF, the hotel chef saw something of great promise in young Ian. Before long, the hotel
sponsored him to attend culinary school in London. He subsequently completed his culinary studies in
Sydney, Australia and then spent his years of apprenticeship absorbing French fine dining cuisine at the
famous Claude’s.
In 1993, Ian decided to return to his homeland and work for the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel
Bangkok (formerly The Regent) as a Demi Chef. He quickly rose through the ranks while mastering
various cuisines and winning acclaim in multiple international culinary competitions. His career path in
the Four Seasons organization took him to culinary exchanges around the world where he was able to
further perfect his talent and craft. At restaurants and hotels such as Georges V in Paris, French
Laundry in Napa Valley, El Bulli in Spain, and Four Seasons Chinzan-so in Tokyo, Chef Kittichai was
free to fully spread his culinary wings. In 1998, Chef Kittichai became the first Thai national in the world
to become Executive Chef of a five-star hotel property. In 2001, The Bangkok Post dubbed him "The
Golden Boy". From 2001 to 2014 he hosted the weekly cooking show Chef Mue Tong (The Golden
Hand Chef), which could be seen in over 70 countries.
In 2004 Chef Kittichai relocated to New York and created Kittichai Restaurant. While Chef Kittichai was
at the helm, Kittichai Restaurant appeared in Food & Wine magazine as Best New Asian Restaurants
2005, Travel + Leisure magazine as Best New American Restaurants 2004, as well as appearing in
Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, GQ, New York Magazine, New York Times, Gourmet Traveller, and Vanity
Fair, amongst numerous others.
In 2008 he left Kittichai Restaurant, formed his international food & beverage management and
consulting firm, Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd., and opened the highly acclaimed Restaurant Murmuri in
Barcelona, Spain. Currently his Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd. has some of the most recognizable
international hotels, restaurants, and food companies on its client roster.
In January 2010 Chef Kittichai opened Bangkok’s first gastro bar, Hyde & Seek. In August 2010 he
opened the celebrated Koh by Ian Kittichai, his third signature Thai restaurant, located at the
Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel, Mumbai, India. In February 2011 Chef Kittichai opened Ember
Room, a progressive Thai comfort food restaurant, with Chace Restaurant Group in New York City. In
June 2011 Chef became a partner in and the culinary director of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In
December 2011 Chef Kittichai debuted his flagship Thai restaurant and lounge, Issaya Siamese Club, in
Bangkok, which in 2014 was listed as entry 31, in 2015 was listed as entry 39, in 2016 was listed as
entry 19, and in 2017 is listed as entry 21 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S. Pellegrino and
Aqua Panna. Also in December 2011, Chef’s cookbook in Thai, Chef Ian’s Kitchen Revealed, won the
prestigious Gourmand Best Chef Cookbook Thailand Award.
In January 2012 Chef debuted to a 15,000,000 fan following as one of the permanent Iron Chefs on the
Iron Chef Thailand television show. Also in 2012 Chef opened Smith, Bangkok’s first international “nose
to tail” concept eatery, Asian bun eatery, Jum Mum, on St. Mark’s Place in New York City, and a second
branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. Chef Kittichai’s first cookbook for the English-language
market, Issaya Siamese Club: Innovative Thai Cuisine by Chef Ian Kittichai, was released in April 2013
and placed third for the Best Cookbook of The Year 2014 by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
In November 2013 Chef launched Lamoon, a red wine he co-created with Jacobs Creek and Pernod
Ricard to be paired with the variety of flavors in Thai cuisine. In May 2014 Chef opened Issaya Cooking
Studio in partnership with Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, as well as Issaya La Pâtisserie in Bangkok. In
June 2014 he opened the sister restaurant of Hyde & Seek – Hyde & Seek Peek-A- Boo – in Bangkok.
Also in June 2014 he opened his Asian gastro bar, Namsaah Bottling Trust, in Bangkok. In December
2014 he opened the third branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In June 2015 he opened a
second branch of Issaya La Pâtisserie in EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. In June 2016 he released a
follow-up Issaya cookbook: La Pâtisserie Issaya Pastry Cookbook as well as a fourth branch of Spot
Dessert Bar in Flushing, Queens.
Chef Kittichai is also a founding council member of The World Street Food Congress, along with
Anthony Bourdain, KF Seetoh, and Claus Meyer, amongst other culinary luminaries. In September
2013 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual
Property, and the Agence Francaise de Developpement honored Chef as the first Asia Geographical
Indication Ambassador. In September 2014, Chef Kittichai was appointed to InterContinental Hotels
Group’s (IHG) Culinary Panel as a Culinary Ambassador, through which diners can enjoy a sampling of
his signature dishes in IHG hotels around the globe. In February 2014 Chef took over the menu at
Tangerine restaurant at the ESPA complex in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. In April of 2015, Chef
Kittichai was awarded the designation of Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Republic
for his outstanding contributions to gastronomy and agriculture. Chef Kittichai is the only Thai chef to
have received the designation of Officier.
Chef can currently be seen as the lead judge on MasterChef Thailand. His upcoming restaurants and
projects in development include a kitchen lab / training space / private event space in Bangkok, more
branches of Spot Dessert Bar in the United States and various restaurant projects globally.
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Night 2 - Friday, April 13th
Seating times: 6pm & 8pm
at Lao Table
Night 1 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-1.eventbrite.com/
Night 2 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-2.eventbrite.com/
Lao Table is pleased to welcome celebrity Iron Chef Ian Kittichai for a two night pop-up dinner!
Kittichai will be serving an exclusive 7-course tasting menu of epic proportions for only $115. $155 with cocktail + wine pairings. TAX AND TIP ARE INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE.
To avoid Eventbrite fees you can also book your table directly with Paul or Kitty. Text them directly to book now: Kitty - 415-269-6095 or Paul - 415-999-8151.
Chef Ian Kittichai is one of Thailand's most successful Iron Chefs. He owns award-winning restaurants across the globe including New York / Spain / Asia. His most successful location, Issaya Siamese Club, is named one of Asia's Top restaurants. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the cuisine of one of Asia's most popular chefs.
Chef’s Ian Kittichai's Story
Chef Pongtawat “Ian Kittichai” Chalermkittichai’s path to culinary success started from very humble
beginnings in Bangkok. Every morning he would rise at 3 AM to accompany his mother to the wet
market to select the best meats, seafood, and vegetables for her neighborhood grocery. While Ian was
at school, she would cook a dozen different types of curries. Upon his return home, Ian would push a
cart through the neighborhood to sell his wares, shouting: “Khao Geang Ron Ron Ma Leaw Jaar!” (Hot
curry coming!).
After completing high school in Bangkok, Ian moved to London to study English with no intention of
becoming a chef. Fate seemed to have other ideas though - while working part time at the Waldorf
Hotel THF, the hotel chef saw something of great promise in young Ian. Before long, the hotel
sponsored him to attend culinary school in London. He subsequently completed his culinary studies in
Sydney, Australia and then spent his years of apprenticeship absorbing French fine dining cuisine at the
famous Claude’s.
In 1993, Ian decided to return to his homeland and work for the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel
Bangkok (formerly The Regent) as a Demi Chef. He quickly rose through the ranks while mastering
various cuisines and winning acclaim in multiple international culinary competitions. His career path in
the Four Seasons organization took him to culinary exchanges around the world where he was able to
further perfect his talent and craft. At restaurants and hotels such as Georges V in Paris, French
Laundry in Napa Valley, El Bulli in Spain, and Four Seasons Chinzan-so in Tokyo, Chef Kittichai was
free to fully spread his culinary wings. In 1998, Chef Kittichai became the first Thai national in the world
to become Executive Chef of a five-star hotel property. In 2001, The Bangkok Post dubbed him "The
Golden Boy". From 2001 to 2014 he hosted the weekly cooking show Chef Mue Tong (The Golden
Hand Chef), which could be seen in over 70 countries.
In 2004 Chef Kittichai relocated to New York and created Kittichai Restaurant. While Chef Kittichai was
at the helm, Kittichai Restaurant appeared in Food & Wine magazine as Best New Asian Restaurants
2005, Travel + Leisure magazine as Best New American Restaurants 2004, as well as appearing in
Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, GQ, New York Magazine, New York Times, Gourmet Traveller, and Vanity
Fair, amongst numerous others.
In 2008 he left Kittichai Restaurant, formed his international food & beverage management and
consulting firm, Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd., and opened the highly acclaimed Restaurant Murmuri in
Barcelona, Spain. Currently his Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd. has some of the most recognizable
international hotels, restaurants, and food companies on its client roster.
In January 2010 Chef Kittichai opened Bangkok’s first gastro bar, Hyde & Seek. In August 2010 he
opened the celebrated Koh by Ian Kittichai, his third signature Thai restaurant, located at the
Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel, Mumbai, India. In February 2011 Chef Kittichai opened Ember
Room, a progressive Thai comfort food restaurant, with Chace Restaurant Group in New York City. In
June 2011 Chef became a partner in and the culinary director of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In
December 2011 Chef Kittichai debuted his flagship Thai restaurant and lounge, Issaya Siamese Club, in
Bangkok, which in 2014 was listed as entry 31, in 2015 was listed as entry 39, in 2016 was listed as
entry 19, and in 2017 is listed as entry 21 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S. Pellegrino and
Aqua Panna. Also in December 2011, Chef’s cookbook in Thai, Chef Ian’s Kitchen Revealed, won the
prestigious Gourmand Best Chef Cookbook Thailand Award.
In January 2012 Chef debuted to a 15,000,000 fan following as one of the permanent Iron Chefs on the
Iron Chef Thailand television show. Also in 2012 Chef opened Smith, Bangkok’s first international “nose
to tail” concept eatery, Asian bun eatery, Jum Mum, on St. Mark’s Place in New York City, and a second
branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. Chef Kittichai’s first cookbook for the English-language
market, Issaya Siamese Club: Innovative Thai Cuisine by Chef Ian Kittichai, was released in April 2013
and placed third for the Best Cookbook of The Year 2014 by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
In November 2013 Chef launched Lamoon, a red wine he co-created with Jacobs Creek and Pernod
Ricard to be paired with the variety of flavors in Thai cuisine. In May 2014 Chef opened Issaya Cooking
Studio in partnership with Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, as well as Issaya La Pâtisserie in Bangkok. In
June 2014 he opened the sister restaurant of Hyde & Seek – Hyde & Seek Peek-A- Boo – in Bangkok.
Also in June 2014 he opened his Asian gastro bar, Namsaah Bottling Trust, in Bangkok. In December
2014 he opened the third branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In June 2015 he opened a
second branch of Issaya La Pâtisserie in EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. In June 2016 he released a
follow-up Issaya cookbook: La Pâtisserie Issaya Pastry Cookbook as well as a fourth branch of Spot
Dessert Bar in Flushing, Queens.
Chef Kittichai is also a founding council member of The World Street Food Congress, along with
Anthony Bourdain, KF Seetoh, and Claus Meyer, amongst other culinary luminaries. In September
2013 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual
Property, and the Agence Francaise de Developpement honored Chef as the first Asia Geographical
Indication Ambassador. In September 2014, Chef Kittichai was appointed to InterContinental Hotels
Group’s (IHG) Culinary Panel as a Culinary Ambassador, through which diners can enjoy a sampling of
his signature dishes in IHG hotels around the globe. In February 2014 Chef took over the menu at
Tangerine restaurant at the ESPA complex in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. In April of 2015, Chef
Kittichai was awarded the designation of Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Republic
for his outstanding contributions to gastronomy and agriculture. Chef Kittichai is the only Thai chef to
have received the designation of Officier.
Chef can currently be seen as the lead judge on MasterChef Thailand. His upcoming restaurants and
projects in development include a kitchen lab / training space / private event space in Bangkok, more
branches of Spot Dessert Bar in the United States and various restaurant projects globally.
Celebrity Iron Chef Ian Kittichai Pop-Up Dinner
Night 2 - Friday, April 13th
Seating times: 6pm & 8pm
at Lao Table
Night 1 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-1.eventbrite.com/
Night 2 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-2.eventbrite.com/
Lao Table is pleased to welcome celebrity Iron Chef Ian Kittichai for a two night pop-up dinner!
Kittichai will be serving an exclusive 7-course tasting menu of epic proportions for only $115. $155 with cocktail + wine pairings. TAX AND TIP ARE INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE.
To avoid Eventbrite fees you can also book your table directly with Paul or Kitty. Text them directly to book now: Kitty - 415-269-6095 or Paul - 415-999-8151.
Chef Ian Kittichai is one of Thailand's most successful Iron Chefs. He owns award-winning restaurants across the globe including New York / Spain / Asia. His most successful location, Issaya Siamese Club, is named one of Asia's Top restaurants. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the cuisine of one of Asia's most popular chefs.
Chef’s Ian Kittichai's Story
Chef Pongtawat “Ian Kittichai” Chalermkittichai’s path to culinary success started from very humble
beginnings in Bangkok. Every morning he would rise at 3 AM to accompany his mother to the wet
market to select the best meats, seafood, and vegetables for her neighborhood grocery. While Ian was
at school, she would cook a dozen different types of curries. Upon his return home, Ian would push a
cart through the neighborhood to sell his wares, shouting: “Khao Geang Ron Ron Ma Leaw Jaar!” (Hot
curry coming!).
After completing high school in Bangkok, Ian moved to London to study English with no intention of
becoming a chef. Fate seemed to have other ideas though - while working part time at the Waldorf
Hotel THF, the hotel chef saw something of great promise in young Ian. Before long, the hotel
sponsored him to attend culinary school in London. He subsequently completed his culinary studies in
Sydney, Australia and then spent his years of apprenticeship absorbing French fine dining cuisine at the
famous Claude’s.
In 1993, Ian decided to return to his homeland and work for the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel
Bangkok (formerly The Regent) as a Demi Chef. He quickly rose through the ranks while mastering
various cuisines and winning acclaim in multiple international culinary competitions. His career path in
the Four Seasons organization took him to culinary exchanges around the world where he was able to
further perfect his talent and craft. At restaurants and hotels such as Georges V in Paris, French
Laundry in Napa Valley, El Bulli in Spain, and Four Seasons Chinzan-so in Tokyo, Chef Kittichai was
free to fully spread his culinary wings. In 1998, Chef Kittichai became the first Thai national in the world
to become Executive Chef of a five-star hotel property. In 2001, The Bangkok Post dubbed him "The
Golden Boy". From 2001 to 2014 he hosted the weekly cooking show Chef Mue Tong (The Golden
Hand Chef), which could be seen in over 70 countries.
In 2004 Chef Kittichai relocated to New York and created Kittichai Restaurant. While Chef Kittichai was
at the helm, Kittichai Restaurant appeared in Food & Wine magazine as Best New Asian Restaurants
2005, Travel + Leisure magazine as Best New American Restaurants 2004, as well as appearing in
Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, GQ, New York Magazine, New York Times, Gourmet Traveller, and Vanity
Fair, amongst numerous others.
In 2008 he left Kittichai Restaurant, formed his international food & beverage management and
consulting firm, Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd., and opened the highly acclaimed Restaurant Murmuri in
Barcelona, Spain. Currently his Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd. has some of the most recognizable
international hotels, restaurants, and food companies on its client roster.
In January 2010 Chef Kittichai opened Bangkok’s first gastro bar, Hyde & Seek. In August 2010 he
opened the celebrated Koh by Ian Kittichai, his third signature Thai restaurant, located at the
Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel, Mumbai, India. In February 2011 Chef Kittichai opened Ember
Room, a progressive Thai comfort food restaurant, with Chace Restaurant Group in New York City. In
June 2011 Chef became a partner in and the culinary director of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In
December 2011 Chef Kittichai debuted his flagship Thai restaurant and lounge, Issaya Siamese Club, in
Bangkok, which in 2014 was listed as entry 31, in 2015 was listed as entry 39, in 2016 was listed as
entry 19, and in 2017 is listed as entry 21 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S. Pellegrino and
Aqua Panna. Also in December 2011, Chef’s cookbook in Thai, Chef Ian’s Kitchen Revealed, won the
prestigious Gourmand Best Chef Cookbook Thailand Award.
In January 2012 Chef debuted to a 15,000,000 fan following as one of the permanent Iron Chefs on the
Iron Chef Thailand television show. Also in 2012 Chef opened Smith, Bangkok’s first international “nose
to tail” concept eatery, Asian bun eatery, Jum Mum, on St. Mark’s Place in New York City, and a second
branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. Chef Kittichai’s first cookbook for the English-language
market, Issaya Siamese Club: Innovative Thai Cuisine by Chef Ian Kittichai, was released in April 2013
and placed third for the Best Cookbook of The Year 2014 by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
In November 2013 Chef launched Lamoon, a red wine he co-created with Jacobs Creek and Pernod
Ricard to be paired with the variety of flavors in Thai cuisine. In May 2014 Chef opened Issaya Cooking
Studio in partnership with Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, as well as Issaya La Pâtisserie in Bangkok. In
June 2014 he opened the sister restaurant of Hyde & Seek – Hyde & Seek Peek-A- Boo – in Bangkok.
Also in June 2014 he opened his Asian gastro bar, Namsaah Bottling Trust, in Bangkok. In December
2014 he opened the third branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In June 2015 he opened a
second branch of Issaya La Pâtisserie in EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. In June 2016 he released a
follow-up Issaya cookbook: La Pâtisserie Issaya Pastry Cookbook as well as a fourth branch of Spot
Dessert Bar in Flushing, Queens.
Chef Kittichai is also a founding council member of The World Street Food Congress, along with
Anthony Bourdain, KF Seetoh, and Claus Meyer, amongst other culinary luminaries. In September
2013 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual
Property, and the Agence Francaise de Developpement honored Chef as the first Asia Geographical
Indication Ambassador. In September 2014, Chef Kittichai was appointed to InterContinental Hotels
Group’s (IHG) Culinary Panel as a Culinary Ambassador, through which diners can enjoy a sampling of
his signature dishes in IHG hotels around the globe. In February 2014 Chef took over the menu at
Tangerine restaurant at the ESPA complex in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. In April of 2015, Chef
Kittichai was awarded the designation of Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Republic
for his outstanding contributions to gastronomy and agriculture. Chef Kittichai is the only Thai chef to
have received the designation of Officier.
Chef can currently be seen as the lead judge on MasterChef Thailand. His upcoming restaurants and
projects in development include a kitchen lab / training space / private event space in Bangkok, more
branches of Spot Dessert Bar in the United States and various restaurant projects globally.
read more
Night 2 - Friday, April 13th
Seating times: 6pm & 8pm
at Lao Table
Night 1 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-1.eventbrite.com/
Night 2 Reservations: https://iankittichai-laotable-2.eventbrite.com/
Lao Table is pleased to welcome celebrity Iron Chef Ian Kittichai for a two night pop-up dinner!
Kittichai will be serving an exclusive 7-course tasting menu of epic proportions for only $115. $155 with cocktail + wine pairings. TAX AND TIP ARE INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE.
To avoid Eventbrite fees you can also book your table directly with Paul or Kitty. Text them directly to book now: Kitty - 415-269-6095 or Paul - 415-999-8151.
Chef Ian Kittichai is one of Thailand's most successful Iron Chefs. He owns award-winning restaurants across the globe including New York / Spain / Asia. His most successful location, Issaya Siamese Club, is named one of Asia's Top restaurants. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the cuisine of one of Asia's most popular chefs.
Chef’s Ian Kittichai's Story
Chef Pongtawat “Ian Kittichai” Chalermkittichai’s path to culinary success started from very humble
beginnings in Bangkok. Every morning he would rise at 3 AM to accompany his mother to the wet
market to select the best meats, seafood, and vegetables for her neighborhood grocery. While Ian was
at school, she would cook a dozen different types of curries. Upon his return home, Ian would push a
cart through the neighborhood to sell his wares, shouting: “Khao Geang Ron Ron Ma Leaw Jaar!” (Hot
curry coming!).
After completing high school in Bangkok, Ian moved to London to study English with no intention of
becoming a chef. Fate seemed to have other ideas though - while working part time at the Waldorf
Hotel THF, the hotel chef saw something of great promise in young Ian. Before long, the hotel
sponsored him to attend culinary school in London. He subsequently completed his culinary studies in
Sydney, Australia and then spent his years of apprenticeship absorbing French fine dining cuisine at the
famous Claude’s.
In 1993, Ian decided to return to his homeland and work for the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel
Bangkok (formerly The Regent) as a Demi Chef. He quickly rose through the ranks while mastering
various cuisines and winning acclaim in multiple international culinary competitions. His career path in
the Four Seasons organization took him to culinary exchanges around the world where he was able to
further perfect his talent and craft. At restaurants and hotels such as Georges V in Paris, French
Laundry in Napa Valley, El Bulli in Spain, and Four Seasons Chinzan-so in Tokyo, Chef Kittichai was
free to fully spread his culinary wings. In 1998, Chef Kittichai became the first Thai national in the world
to become Executive Chef of a five-star hotel property. In 2001, The Bangkok Post dubbed him "The
Golden Boy". From 2001 to 2014 he hosted the weekly cooking show Chef Mue Tong (The Golden
Hand Chef), which could be seen in over 70 countries.
In 2004 Chef Kittichai relocated to New York and created Kittichai Restaurant. While Chef Kittichai was
at the helm, Kittichai Restaurant appeared in Food & Wine magazine as Best New Asian Restaurants
2005, Travel + Leisure magazine as Best New American Restaurants 2004, as well as appearing in
Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, GQ, New York Magazine, New York Times, Gourmet Traveller, and Vanity
Fair, amongst numerous others.
In 2008 he left Kittichai Restaurant, formed his international food & beverage management and
consulting firm, Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd., and opened the highly acclaimed Restaurant Murmuri in
Barcelona, Spain. Currently his Cuisine Concept Co., Ltd. has some of the most recognizable
international hotels, restaurants, and food companies on its client roster.
In January 2010 Chef Kittichai opened Bangkok’s first gastro bar, Hyde & Seek. In August 2010 he
opened the celebrated Koh by Ian Kittichai, his third signature Thai restaurant, located at the
Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel, Mumbai, India. In February 2011 Chef Kittichai opened Ember
Room, a progressive Thai comfort food restaurant, with Chace Restaurant Group in New York City. In
June 2011 Chef became a partner in and the culinary director of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In
December 2011 Chef Kittichai debuted his flagship Thai restaurant and lounge, Issaya Siamese Club, in
Bangkok, which in 2014 was listed as entry 31, in 2015 was listed as entry 39, in 2016 was listed as
entry 19, and in 2017 is listed as entry 21 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S. Pellegrino and
Aqua Panna. Also in December 2011, Chef’s cookbook in Thai, Chef Ian’s Kitchen Revealed, won the
prestigious Gourmand Best Chef Cookbook Thailand Award.
In January 2012 Chef debuted to a 15,000,000 fan following as one of the permanent Iron Chefs on the
Iron Chef Thailand television show. Also in 2012 Chef opened Smith, Bangkok’s first international “nose
to tail” concept eatery, Asian bun eatery, Jum Mum, on St. Mark’s Place in New York City, and a second
branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. Chef Kittichai’s first cookbook for the English-language
market, Issaya Siamese Club: Innovative Thai Cuisine by Chef Ian Kittichai, was released in April 2013
and placed third for the Best Cookbook of The Year 2014 by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
In November 2013 Chef launched Lamoon, a red wine he co-created with Jacobs Creek and Pernod
Ricard to be paired with the variety of flavors in Thai cuisine. In May 2014 Chef opened Issaya Cooking
Studio in partnership with Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, as well as Issaya La Pâtisserie in Bangkok. In
June 2014 he opened the sister restaurant of Hyde & Seek – Hyde & Seek Peek-A- Boo – in Bangkok.
Also in June 2014 he opened his Asian gastro bar, Namsaah Bottling Trust, in Bangkok. In December
2014 he opened the third branch of Spot Dessert Bar in New York City. In June 2015 he opened a
second branch of Issaya La Pâtisserie in EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. In June 2016 he released a
follow-up Issaya cookbook: La Pâtisserie Issaya Pastry Cookbook as well as a fourth branch of Spot
Dessert Bar in Flushing, Queens.
Chef Kittichai is also a founding council member of The World Street Food Congress, along with
Anthony Bourdain, KF Seetoh, and Claus Meyer, amongst other culinary luminaries. In September
2013 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual
Property, and the Agence Francaise de Developpement honored Chef as the first Asia Geographical
Indication Ambassador. In September 2014, Chef Kittichai was appointed to InterContinental Hotels
Group’s (IHG) Culinary Panel as a Culinary Ambassador, through which diners can enjoy a sampling of
his signature dishes in IHG hotels around the globe. In February 2014 Chef took over the menu at
Tangerine restaurant at the ESPA complex in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. In April of 2015, Chef
Kittichai was awarded the designation of Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Republic
for his outstanding contributions to gastronomy and agriculture. Chef Kittichai is the only Thai chef to
have received the designation of Officier.
Chef can currently be seen as the lead judge on MasterChef Thailand. His upcoming restaurants and
projects in development include a kitchen lab / training space / private event space in Bangkok, more
branches of Spot Dessert Bar in the United States and various restaurant projects globally.
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