Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, one of the most prominent faces in Thailand’s culinary scene, has been awarded Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Chef Pam is chef-patron of the Michelin-starred Potong, which debuted at No.35 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list. The award, which will be presented on March 26 in Seoul, South Korea, celebrates women in gastronomy who persist in pushing the limits of excellence through their skills, expertise and artistry.
“This award means a lot to me and I’m very happy and super honoured to receive it. It reflects on my own belief that a chef should have great skills, respect for heritage and a lot of willpower to become great. This award is not just for me, but for my whole team, who push really hard. Especially at Potong, where in the kitchen we are, by coincidence, 70-80% female,” says chef…
