Ana Roš

Coming Up

Kitchen formation here did not start with a conventional chef-school biography. After University of Trieste, Ana Roš worked as a server at Hiša Franko in Kobarid, Slovenia, until 2002. In 2002, the work shifted into the kitchen, where she became chef / head of kitchen of Hiša Franko. The practice has since widened beyond the restaurant through Pekarna Ana, founded in 2022, and Jaz, founded in 2023.

Where They Are Now

The menu remains tied to a working community of gatherers and producers. Trout, deer, goat, forest fruits, and wild plants move through dishes that keep contact with the surrounding landscape while allowing contrast, pressure, and surprise in composition. The core work continues through kitchen leadership in Kobarid. In 2025, at The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia, local sourcing became the frame for Malaysian Harvest, made by Ana Roš for The Datai Langkawi Chef Series: a medley of local fruits and greens used to underline the importance of local ingredients. She described the intent directly: "The dish that I could really emphasize the importance of the local ingredients is the Malaysian Harvest." At the same venue, she also created roasted apple dumpling with Tolmin cheese, bee pollen and beeswax fonduta for dessert.

Career - Chef / head of kitchen, Hiša Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia (2002–present) - Founder, Pekarna Ana, Ljubljana, Slovenia (2022–present) - Founder, Jaz, Ljubljana, Slovenia (2023–present) - Server, Hiša Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia (until 2002) Education: University of Trieste

Signature

Named signatures attached to Ana Roš include Malaysian Harvest, At The Datai Langkawi, and At JAZ.

In Their Words “The dish that I could really emphasize the importance of the local ingredients is the Malaysian Harvest.”

Honors

Recognition for the work includes Three Michelin stars for Hiša Franko (2023), Green Star for sustainability for Hiša Franko (2023), Two Michelin stars for Hiša Franko in Michelin Guide's first Slovenia rating (2020), Hiša Franko named one of the world's 30 Best Restaurants (2019), and World's Best Female Chef (2017).

FAQ What is Ana Roš's current role? Ana Roš is Chef-owner. Where did Ana Roš train or study? Ana Roš trained at University of Trieste. What recognition has Ana Roš received? Three Michelin stars for Hiša Franko (2023).