Bangkok’s fiercest street-cooking granny, recognized globally thanks to a little French book, picked up another distinction yesterday with the Icon award by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
The people behind the annual rankings announced that legendary Bangkok chef Supinya Junsuta, best known Jay Fai, won the award meant to honor culinary icons who have made “an outstanding contribution to the restaurant industry.
“Jay Fai embodies the spirit of Asian gastronomy. Her unwavering dedication to her craft has earned her the respect of her peers and makes her a worthy recipient of this year’s Icon Award,” said William Drew, director of content for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Long before she became Michelin Guide- and Netflix-famous, her rise began over 50 years ago in the 1980s.
Her menu originally consisted of family recipes passed on from her mother, who,…
