
Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn
Affiliation
Nusara
Elevating Thai cuisine with modern techniques and seasonality
i. Biography
Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn is the Executive Chef & Owner of Le Du, Nusara, Baan, Mayrai, Samut, and other restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand. After earning a degree in Economics from Chulalongkorn University, he graduated top of his class from the Culinary Institute of America and obtained an MBA in Hospitality from Johnson & Wales University, followed by stages at New York kitchens including Eleven Madison Park, The Modern, and Jean-Georges. He opened Le Du in 2013, which earned a Michelin star in 2019 and was ranked #1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2023, while Nusara ranked #3 on the same list and also holds a Michelin star.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Elevating Thai cuisine with modern techniques and seasonality
Focus 02
Only solo chef with two restaurants on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list
Focus 03
Restaurants Le Du (#1 Asia’s 50 Best 2023, 1 Michelin star) and Nusara (#3 Asia’s 50 Best 2023, 1 Michelin star)