Chef Ton – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Chef Ton (ธิติฏฐ์ ทัสสนาขจร), born Thitid Tassanakajohn, is a Thai chef and restaurateur who has elevated Thai cuisine to the global stage. As the owner of Le Du, Nusara, and Baan restaurants in Bangkok, he became the first Thai chef to lead a restaurant ranked No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, cementing his status as one of Asia’s most influential culinary figures.

Career

Despite holding a degree in economics from Chulalongkorn University, Chef Ton pursued his passion for cooking and moved to the United States to study culinary arts. During his time in New York, he trained at several Michelin-starred restaurants including Eleven Madison Park, The Modern, and Jean Georges. He also became a Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. After returning to Thailand, he founded Le Du in Bangkok in 2013, focusing on modern Thai cuisine using seasonal local ingredients. He later expanded with Nusara, Baan, and Mayrai restaurants.

Birthday

December 24, 1985

Age

Zodiac Sign

Capricorn

Nationality

Thai

Birth Name

Thitid Tassanakajohn (ธิติฏฐ์ ทัสสนาขจร)

Source of Fame

Chef and owner of Le Du restaurant, ranked No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023

Achievements

• Le Du ranked No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023
• Le Du received dual distinction of Best Restaurant in Asia and Best Restaurant in Thailand (2023)
• Nusara ranked No. 3 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
• Multiple Michelin stars across his restaurant portfolio
• Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers
• Trained at Eleven Madison Park, The Modern, and Jean Georges in New York
• Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award recipient
• First Thai chef to lead a No. 1 ranked restaurant in Asia
• Graduate of Chulalongkorn University (Faculty of Economics)
• Married to May Jirutta

Physical Stats

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Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Type: Athletic

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Chef Ton is married to May Jirutta. He trained under renowned chefs at Eleven Madison Park (under Daniel Humm), The Modern, and Jean Georges (under Jean-Georges Vongerichten) in New York. He is a contemporary of fellow Thai culinary star Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij) in elevating Thai cuisine globally.