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Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn
(Chef Ton)
Executive Chef & Owner of Le Du, Baan, Nusara, Mayrai & more.
Growing up surrounded by delicious home-cooked meals, Thitid’s mother and grandmother’s flavors have contributed largely to his passion for cooking. Upon the completion of his Economics degree from Chulalongkorn University, he took off to USA to pursue his dream at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA). The top-score graduate continued to receive an MBA in Hospitality from Johnson & Wales University.
During his time in New York, Thitid has worked at several Michelin-starred restaurants, including Eleven Madison Park, The Modern and Jean Georges. Not only does he has passion in food, but his enthusiasm in wine also led him to become a Certified Sommelier (CS) from the respect Court of Master Sommelier. He has brought home experiences and vision to elevate Thai cuisine and give it a stand among world’s leading cuisines.
Now the rising young chef is running one of the most exciting kitchens in Bangkok, Le Du (1 Michelin Star and #4 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021), as well as Nusara (#20 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021), making him the only Thai chef that has 2 restaurants on the prestige of Asia’s 50 best restaurants list.
Chef Ton is Predominance in Thai Cuisine industry with high rating performance in TV program and well- high celebrity recognition cuisine
Main judge on Top Chef Thailand (Channel 31)
Main judge on Kitchen War Thailand (Channel 3)
Taste Maker Award 2018 in Gastronomy from Prestige Magazine
Generation T 2017 from Thailand Tattler
Across the years of culinary realms, Chef Ton has acclaimed accolades that were globally recognized from 2016 to the present day.
2016 :
Le Du - Top 10 Bk Top table Award
2017 :
Le Du - Top 10 Bk Top table Award
Le Du - Top 10 best restaurants in Bangkok from Thailand Tatler
Le Du - No.37 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
2018 :
Le Du - No.14 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
Le Du - Awarded 1 Michelin Star
Baan - Michelin Guide Thailand
2019 :
Le Du - No.20 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
Le Du - Awarded 1 Michelin Star
Baan - Michelin Guide Thailand
2020 :
Le Du - No.8 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurant
Le Du - Awarded 1 Michelin Star
Baan - Michelin Guide Thailand
2021 :
Le Du - No.4 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
Le Du - Awarded 1 Michelin Star
Le Du - Ranked No.1 Restaurant in Bangkok from Bangkok.com
Baan - Michelin Guide Thailand
Nusara - No.20 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
2022 :
Le Du - No.4 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
Le Du - Awarded 1 Michelin Star
Le Du - Ranked No.1 Restaurant in Bangkok from Bangkok.com
Baan - Michelin Guide Thailand
Nusara - No.10 in Asia’s 50 Best restaurants
2023 :
Nusara - No.3 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
Nusara - No.74 in World's 50 Best Restaurants
Nusara - Michelin Guide Thailand
2024 :
Nusara - No.6 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
Nusara - No.74 in World's 50 Best Restaurants