The new culinary hotspot in the region is Vietnam, if the Michelin Guide’s latest foray into the country is an indicator. Eager to traverse this culinary landscape is chef Sam Aisbett, who opened Akuna at the Le Méridien Saigon on July 19.
Aisbett, who was chef-patron of Whitegrass, one of Singapore’s prominent restaurants, has enjoyed many accolades. However, in 2018, chef Aisbett announced his departure from Whitegrass and returned to Australia. While he initially planned to return to Singapore with a smaller, more intimate restaurant, he decided he needed something more.
“Whitegrass was a key milestone in my culinary life. It fulfilled my dream of elevating Australian cuisine. With my next restaurant, I wanted something more. I needed a new goal to feel inspired again,” he tells the Bangkok Post. With that in mind, chef Aisbett decided to delay the…
