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Tatler Asia
a day ago
- Business
- Tatler Asia
Meet 17 Next-gen Asian chefs and culinary heirs reinventing legacy restaurants
2. Yasuhiro Hayashi (Hong Kong) Heichinrou originally opened in Yokohama, Japan in 1884 and gained acclaim for serving Chinese cuisine tailored to Japanese tastes. In 1988, Rokusaburo Hayashi—Yasuhiro Hayashi's father—launched Heichinrou Hong Kong to bring authentic Cantonese cuisine back to its cultural heart, with the meticulous standards of Japanese service. After training under both Japanese and Cantonese culinary masters, the younger Hayashi took the reins in the 2000s. He updated the menu with modern refinements, while preserving the ceremonial luxury that defined the family brand: think intricately pleated dumplings and double-boiled soups presented with elegant precision. His work bridges heritage with haute presentation, creating a cross-cultural fine dining experience. 3. Rudy Kwan (Malaysia) The crown prince to a nasi lemak empire, Rudy Kwan is the son of Kwan Swee Lian, the 'Nasi Lemak Queen' who founded Sakura around 1958 and inspired Madam Kwan's, which opened in 1999. Rudy Kwan stepped in when his mother's original restaurant shuttered. Under his leadership, Madam Kwan's expanded across Malaysia and Singapore, standardising signature dishes like beef rendang and nasi lemak, and growing brand appeal via merchandising and casual-dining ambience. Maintaining its influence over decades, Madam Kwan's now serves over a thousand plates of nasi lemak a day at its peak and has become a multi-million-dollar regional chain. In case you missed it: The story behind Madam Kwan's 4. Andrew Chui Shek‑on (Hong Kong) As manager of Tai Ping Koon, a Western-Cantonese institution since it opened in Hong Kong in 1938, Andrew Chui Shek‑on is in charge of a legacy that goes back to its roots in Guanzhou in 1860. Chiu took leadership in the early 2000s under the banner of Dongjiang Restaurants, and has maintained classic menu items, such as the iconic Swiss chicken wings, while introducing weekend brunch sets, glass-roofed interior updates and revived downtown branding. Under his care, the restaurant continues to charm locals and tourists alike in multiple locations throughout Hong Kong. Don't miss: The oldest restaurants in Asia: where every meal is a taste of living history 5. Jay Fai / Supinya Junsuta (Thailand) Now more popularly known as Jay Fai, Supinya Junsuta's father owned a noodles-and-congee stall in Bangkok's Old Town. Though she would eventually become one of the city's most globally recogisable culinary stars, Jay Fai initially spurned the family business, opting to work as a seamstress for several years. A fire, however, propelled her back to cooking. She opened the eponymous Raan Jay Fai (which simply means 'Jay Fai's shop') in the 1980s, first using her parents' recipes, and eventually creating her own dishes. Her Bangkok street-side stall became legendary for wok-fired crab omelettes—and earned Thailand's first Michelin star for street food in 2018. Despite having no formal training, her iconic combination of ladybird goggles, roaring flame and hand-ground spice—has made her stall a cultural landmark and worldwide diner destination. 6. Ng Wai Kwok (Hong Kong) The third-generation leader of Maxim's Caterers, Ng Wai Kwok joined the business in 1992, at age 21, and has since led its transformation. He launched modern sub-brands, secured deals with Hong Kong Disneyland and scaled the group to over a thousand outlets. His influence extends across Asia's culinary landscape, evolving heritage catering with contemporary F&B trends. 7. Yoshikazu and Takashi Ono (Japan) Yoshikazu and Takashi Ono are the sons of Jiro Ono of Tokyo icon Sukiyabashi Jiro. Yoshikazu apprenticed under Jiro and, as the eldest, is the designated heir to the original Ginza location, ensuring the restaurant stays locked to Jiro's exacting Edomae standards. His younger brother Takashi launched the Roppongi Hills branch, retaining traditional methods while introducing a slightly more relaxed atmosphere and broader reservation windows—Jiro 2.0 for a younger Tokyo crowd. 8. Micco Goh (Malaysia) Nam Heong was founded in 1958 in Ipoh and became a local institution for kaya toast, prawn mee and white coffee. As third-generation heirs, Micco Goh and her siblings modernised Nam Heong amid growing operational challenges. They introduced robot servers—playfully named after Asian celebrities—and implemented a digital menu system. These tech-savvy updates streamlined service and sparked renewed interest among younger diners. Today, Nam Heong runs multiple locations across Malaysia, marrying retro flavors with futuristic flair—proof that old-school charm can thrive with high-tech hospitality. 9. Cristina Santiago (Philippines) Carmelo Santiago transformed the local dining scene in 1987 by opening Melo's Steakhouse, the first in the Philippines to serve US Certified Angus Beef and later Japanese Wagyu, setting the bar high for Manila's steak scene. Decades later, his daugther, Cristina Santiago opened Carmelo's Steakhouse in Greenbelt as a modern tribute to her father's vision. Since its relaunch, Carmelo's has earned a reputation for marrying nostalgia with modern refinement. Her Beef Steak Tagalog—a home recipe—quickly made it from 'secret favorite' to full menu staple, and guests often praise the cozy, gold-accented interiors inspired by her father's music room. In case you missed it: Carmelo's Steakhouse: A legacy of steak supremacy 10. Yoshihiro Murata (Japan) As the third-generation owner of Kikunoi, a Kyoto ryōtei founded in 1912, Murata assumed full creative control in 1993. A Michelin three-starred power, he revamped the restaurant's signature dashi stock, experimented with sourcing (importing seaweed from Alaska), and added dozens of seasonal plates to the rigid kaiseki format. He also opened Roan Kikunoi (tea-ceremony based) and Akasaka Kikunoi in Tokyo, carrying the legacy into modern micro-concept kitchens—all while writing books and mentoring global chefs. 11. Mastura Binte Didih Ibrahim (Singapore) Founded in 1992 by Mastura Binte Didih Ibrahim's parents and named after her grandmother, Hjh Maimunah became a cornerstone for nasi padang in Kampong Gelam, serving beef rendang, sambal goreng and other beloved staples from family recipes. When Mastura took over in 2018, she streamlined operations with a centralised kitchen, expanded into food courts and launched a frozen line. These moves helped future-proof the business through the pandemic. With seven outlets and consistent critical recognition, Hjh Maimunah has earned a broad audience while staying true to its kampung roots. 12. Sandy Daza (Philippines) Son of legendary chef and author Nora Daza, Sandy Daza was the host of the cooking show Cooking with Sandy from 2002 to 2010, which he filmed from Canada. He returned to Manila in 2011 to open the FIlipino-food restaurant Wooden Spoon, which was met with popular and critical acclaim. Despite an ownership split in 2017, he rebounded in 2020 with Casa Daza, which pivoted during COVID to kiosk-only 'Casa Daza specials' that featured empanada and siopao. Today, the revived Casa Daza has 16 locations, and the chef also hosts several travel-culinary series. Don't miss: Where to order empanadas and meat pies in Metro Manila 13. Mei Lin (USA and China) Born in Guangzhou and raised in Michigan, Mei Lin grew up in her family's Chinese restaurant. After honing her skills at LA's Spago and Ink, she gained national attention by winning Top Chef: Boston in 2014. Her debut restaurant, Nightshade (2019), showcased modern Chinese cuisine—sea cucumber dumplings and Szechuan peppercorn chicken delivered with precision and flair. In 2020, she launched Daybird, the first Szechuan hot fried chicken concept in the US. Both brands fuse personal heritage with cutting-edge technique—earning Lin critical acclaim and a loyal following. 14. Ming Tsai (USA and China) A pioneer of East-meets-West cuisine, Ming Tsai has influenced numerous chefs and restaurateurs, including the aforementioned Mei Lin. The son of the owners of Mandarin Kitchen, a traditional Chinese restaurant, Ming Tsai enrolled in elite stints in Paris (mentored by Pierre Hermé) and Osaka (apprenticed with Sushi master Kobayashi). In 1993, he launched Blue Ginger in Massachusetts, integrating Chinese flavours with French technique, followed by the casual Blue Dragon in Boston. He then pivoted to plant-based with MingsBings, spinning classic bing into veggie-driven street snacks. Tsai is most famous for hosting the shows East Meets West and Simply Ming, helping mainstream America discover nuanced fusion long before its widescreen vogue. He also appeared numerous times on the Iron Chef franchise. 15. Kathy Fang (USA and China) Kathy Fang grew up busing and serving while learning from the open kitchen. She is, after all, the daughter of Peter and Lily Fang, who emigrated from Shanghai in 1980 and founded House of Nanking in SF's Chinatown in 1988. Kathy earned a USC business degree and worked in corporate before reassuming her family legacy. In 2009, she co-founded the eponymous Fang, a modern offshoot that combines her father's Shanghainese recipes (like the signature sesame chicken with sweet potato) and her own global aesthetic and plating sensibility. She later launched Chef Dynasty: House of Fang on Food Network, documenting the generational push-pull and her efforts to build an empire beyond Chinatown. House of Nanking remains a SF staple, and Fang has expanded the brand through catering, merch and kitchen-heavy media. 16. Chris Cho (USA / Korea) Chris Cho is the second-generation chef at Seorabol Center City in Philadelphia, which was founded by his parents in 1983. Cho elevated the restaurant during the pandemic by showcasing bite-sized Korean dishes on TikTok and YouTube. His viral recipes—galbi, kimchi pancakes—built a massive social footprint while keeping the restaurant afloat. Now, Seorabol sees a younger, mixed demographic, drawn by Cho's upbeat media presence and authenticity. It's Korean home cooking with a digital-age twist: traditional bullet points, snackable video reels. Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much are the cheapest Le Sserafim ‘Easy Crazy Hot Tour' tickets?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Le Sserafim made good on their promise. After announcing the Asia leg of their 'Easy Crazy Hot Tour' in February 2025, the K-Pop girl group claimed they would announce North American dates for September later in the year. Now, four months removed from the initial news, Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae made it official and confirmed they will be playing seven U.S. arenas from Sept. 3-20. Advertisement The tour kicks off with a stop at Newark, NJ's Prudential Center on Wednesday, Sept. 3. This brief run of shows comes in support of the quintet's popular 2024 EP trilogy 'EASY,' 'CRAZY' and 'HOT' (along with their recently released single 'Different') as well as on the heels of overseas 'Easy Crazy Hot' gigs in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and a handful of other countries. ''Easy Crazy Hot' is our first world tour, which makes it especially meaningful to us,' Kazuha shared with Clash. 'Throughout each chapter of our 'Easy,' 'Crazy,' 'Hot' trilogy, each of us has experienced and learned so much. I think this tour will show how much we've matured and become stronger through that journey. We can't wait to share that growth on stage with Fearnot from all around the world!' If you count yourself among the many, many Fearnot and want to sing along with the girls to 'Antifragile,' 'Perfect Night,' 'Smart' and all of the rest of the group's biggest hits, tickets are available for all North American concerts as of today. Advertisement At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show was $121 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other gigs start anywhere from $124 to $377 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the North American leg of Le Sserafim's 2025 'Easy Crazy Hot Tour' below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Le Sserafim tickets 2025 Advertisement A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below. Le Sserafim tour dates Ticket prices start at Sept. 3 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ $124 (including fees) Sept. 5 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL $143 (including fees) Sept. 8 at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX $140 (including fees) Sept. 12 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA $126 (including fees) Sept. 14 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA $377 (including fees) Sept. 17 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA $121 (including fees) Sept. 20 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, NV $210 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Le Sserafim set list As noted above, Le Sserafim has been touring all over Asia these past few months. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what they took to the stage in Japan on June 15. 01.) 'Born Fire' 02.) 'Ash' 03.) 'HOT' 04.) 'Come Over' 05.) 'Good Bones' 06.) 'EASY' 07.) 'Swan Song' 08.) 'Sour Grapes' 09.) 'Star Signs' 10.) 'Blue Flame' 11.) 'So Cynical (Badum)' 12.) 'Impurities' 13.) 'The Great Mermaid' 14.) 'Smart' 15.) 'Fire in the belly' 16.) 'Chasing Lightning' 17.) 'Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's wife' 18.) 'CRAZY' 19.) '1-800-hot-n-fun' 20.) 'Pierrot' 21.) 'FEARLESS' 22.) 'Burn the Bridge' 23.) 'UNFORGIVEN' 24.) 'ANTIFRAGILE' Encore 25.) 'Crazier' 26.) 'FEARNOT (Between you, me, and the lamppost)' 27.) 'DIFFERENT' 28.) 'Perfect Night' 29.) 'No-Return (Into the Unknown)' Le Sserafim new music Most recently, Le Sserafim released their single 'Different' along with the Japanese version of 'Hot' and 'Kawaii.' All three tracks are delightful, danceable earworms that should have you moving in no time. Advertisement 'Different' explodes onto the scene with horns (is that a wailing sax I hear?) and features for all five distinct vocalists. As for 'Hot,' the tune starts with a muffled, icy preamble before warming into familiar yet fresh pop that's a bit more lo-fi than 'Different' but just as accessible. Finally, the futuristic-sounding 'Kawaii' picks up the pace to Charli XCX levels to close the quick collection of tunes. To hear for yourself, you can find all three 'Different' ditties here. Huge K-Pop groups on tour in 2025 Many of South Korea's finest artists are taking their hits to the States this year. Here are just seven (!) of our favorites you won't want to miss live when they come to a venue near you. Advertisement • Blackpink • Jin • Stray Kids • ATEEZ Advertisement • G-Dragon • Enhypen • The Rose Need even more live music in your life? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I went on holiday to Spanish island and couldn't wait to get home'
One holidaymaker visiting a Spanish island admitted she 'couldn't wait to get home' after heading there, as she shared a warning to other travellers in a video that's gone viral Most people look forward to their summer holiday all year after booking it. However, one holidaymaker visiting a Spanish island admitted she 'couldn't wait to get home' after heading there, as she shared a warning to other travel fans. Dannii, who is known on TikTok as @dannii_xo, took to her account to share her experience of visiting Playa Del Inglés in Gran Canaria with her 3,747 followers – and it wasn't a very glowing review. In her clip, Dannii can be seen filming herself while laying down as she looked glum. Overlay text read: "This is your sign to do your research before booking a holiday, we can't wait to get home." The video clearly resonated with people as it went viral – racking up 29,000 likes and hundreds of comments. Many people admitted they'd had a similar experience in the area, as one person said: "We were there last week. First day was pure panic because we were in Playa Sel Inglés and went down to the beach and were like [crying emoji]. They added: "Catch a busy to Maspalomas, there's lots of nice eating places. Bus to Puerto Rico and go to Amadores, the beach is so much nicer! And from Puerto Rico get the ferry to Mogán. It was honestly BEAUTIFUL!" Another person added: "We had the same feeling," while a third chimed in: "Yeah Playa is not the best at all, nothing there. Went down the Yumbo centre for a night out that was ok. Tenerife is my new go to!" Someone else also claimed there was "nothing there", but told Dannii to get the bus either way and "she'd be ok". Meanwhile, other people recommended she go to Puerto Rico or Meloneras and Maspalomas instead, however Dannii replied: "I don't think I'll be coming back because it's really put me off, I love main Spain but this experience has been awful!" Someone else reflected on how things had changed on the island, as they wrote: "That's a shame because Gran Canaria used to be the place to be. Particularly Yumbo but we haven't been in 4/5 years as people have been saying it's getting worse." Despite a lot of people agreeing with Dannii, one person defended the area, writing: "Playa Del Ingles was literally one of my favourite vacations. So pretty. Some days just chilling at the pool or beach and other days going to see the nature. The dunes, the mountains." While another simply said: "I love Gran Canaria." A third chimed in: "Playa Del Ingles? Mate. Get yourself to Sakura or Cafe Deutsche... El Chacho in Yumbo do amazing Mexican food. It isn't as boring or bland as you think." Dannii later gave an update as she shared more insight to her holiday experience, writing: "FYI: I wasn't talking about the whole island, just the town we're staying in. The hotel's awful, the locals have been incredibly rude for absolutely no reason, I can't travel too far out as I'm with family members that are elderly and it's too much for them. "I did catch a bus to Puerto Rico which was beautiful and I've only booked one trip because everything is so pricey, I feel like I'm being scammed, inflation has increased massively which I get but my family came two years ago and the prices have doubled." Dannii's post comes amid protests and demonstrations over mass tourism in the Canary Islands have taken place over the last year. Protestors took to the streets to demand limits on the impact of holidaymakers, claiming 'tourism is killing the Canary Islands'. Despite this, National Statistics Institute (NSI) figures showed the number of tourists visiting the Canary Islands has continued to grow, even with price hikes.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What really happened between Sakura and Jasontheween in their viral Streamer Prom date?
(Image via X/@jasontheween) If you were online anytime during June 2025, you definitely caught some chaos (and some cuteness) from Streamer Prom. When Jasontheween walked into Streamer Prom with Sakura on his arm, it felt like Twitch had its own red carpet power couple moment. But by the end of the night, fans were left dazed, confused, and way too invested in the chaos that unfolded. So, what actually happened between Jason and Sakura at Streamer Prom? Jasontheween Proposed Sakura with a Twist Jason 'Jasontheween' Nguyen, FaZe Clan's rising star, needed a prom date. After multiple failed attempts on Pokimane, Cinna, and ExtraEmily, he pulled one last card — a custom love song for Sakura Shymko, Kyedae's younger sister. Sakura, unimpressed but slightly charmed, reluctantly accepted. Here's what she said: "Just because of the song, I'll say yes. If it wasn't for the song, I would've said no." Sakura Says Yes To Jason's Promposal 😳🔥 The Prom Night Glow-Up For a few hours, everything was picture-perfect. Jason's stream hit a record-breaking 118k+ viewers. Sakura kissed him on the cheek. Kyedae gave a cheeky 'marriage approved' shoutout. The internet exploded . Fan edits, 'Jakura' hashtags, and prom-themed memes were everywhere. But if you watched closely, there were cracks forming in real time. The Nail Incident that Actually Got Fans Talking Around the fifth hour of the stream, Jason stepped away for a quick break, leaving Sakura outside with Jawhn, Jason's cameraman. In what seemed like harmless banter, Sakura said something that would flip the whole vibe: 'Guys, the 'J' stands for Jawhn.' Yes. Jawhn. Not Jason. Jason came back, got updated via chat, and his mood visibly plummeted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo The camera caught him slouched over an arcade machine, face in sleeve, asking Sakura what happened. Things only got worse when Sakura brought up… the balloon incident. Apparently, a balloon had hit Jason's head, and Sakura admitted it gave her the 'ick.' As in, deal-breaker-level ick. That was the moment viewers realized that this wasn't the love story they were promised. The Goodbye and the Awkward Exit To make things even more uncomfortable, Sakura kept calling Jason 'gang,' and Jason, trying to play it cool, responded with a soft 'I'm good.' But viewers saw through it. The air was tense, the side-eyes were real, and the fairytale date started feeling more like a high school drama. Social Media Flooded With Death Threats After the stream ended, drama bled onto social media. Hate, speculation, and death threats flooded in. Jason had to make a public post, asking fans to chill out and reminding everyone that streamers are people too . 'Sakura and I are fine. Please stop sending death threats and harassment, especially toward her.' So… Are They Still a Thing? No official update on 'Jakura' just yet, but fans are still rooting for some kind of comeback — romantic or just civil. Either way, Streamer Prom 2025 gave us a wild ride, a viral moment, and a reminder that behind every stream is a real person, just trying to navigate feelings and fame in real time. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Express Tribune
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
FaZe Jason addresses death threats after viral Streamer Prom date
FaZe Clan member Jason 'Jasontheween' is speaking out after receiving harassment and death threats following his appearance at the Streamer Prom event with Sakura Shymko, the younger sister of streamer Kyedae. Held on June 18 in Houston and organized by Twitch streamer Funny Mike, the prom was inspired by Kai Cenat's Streamer University. Jason and Sakura quickly became one of the most talked-about pairs after a viral clip showed Sakura kissing Jason during the event. Following the clip's spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), online speculation began to circulate suggesting Sakura wasn't genuinely interested in Jason. This led to a wave of negativity and threatening messages directed at both creators. In a public post, Jason addressed the backlash: 'Sakura and I are fine. Please stop sending death threats and harassment, especially toward her. Our streams are for entertainment, but things can be misinterpreted.' Sakura and I are fine. Please stop sending death threats and harassment, especially toward her. Our streams are for entertainment, but things can be misinterpreted. Today didn't go as expected, but we're grateful for the support. Please be kind, we're all human. Thank you. — FaZe Jason (@jasontheween) June 19, 2025 He went on to thank fans for their support and urged kindness in the community. 'Please be kind, we're all human,' he added. Many fans rallied behind Jason and Sakura in the comments, condemning the threats. One user wrote, 'Death threats over a Twitch stream should result in a felony.' This incident follows a similar case in March when Valkyrae faced threats after a stream-sniping controversy. The growing trend highlights the increasing emotional intensity around parasocial relationships in the streaming world.
