From top chef to Michelin stars: The inspiring journey of Chef Tam

Top Thai chef Chudaree Debhakam, better known as Chef Tam, reminisced about the nerve-wracking moments preceding the grand announcement at the 2024 Michelin Guide Thailand Ceremony.

Chef Tam’s restaurant, Baan Tepa, clinched two Michelin stars, catapulting her into culinary stardom and making history as the first Thai female chef to achieve such a feat.

“Retaining a single Michelin star is a daunting task for any restaurant, but for us, the anticipation was nerve-racking.”

As the one-star establishments were called out, a wave of anxiety swept over Chudaree and her team. The fear of losing their coveted star lingered, until the momentous announcement unfolded.

“It was a rollercoaster of emotions, but when they mentioned two stars, it was surreal.”

Amidst the jubilation, Chef Tam was bestowed with the prestigious…