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