
i. Biography
The point of Oignon Jamboree is technique used to reset the frame: Jason Tan takes onion, cooks different varieties five ways, and finishes with caviar so a background ingredient is asked to carry the foreground. The dish reads as controlled rather than showy. Its claim is straightforward: an ordinary staple can be made legible, layered, and complete.
The Path
Training in culinary arts at Shatec gave Jason Tan the first formal structure of the work. The subsequent posts at Le Saint Julien and Les Amis put refinement and discipline into practice, while time as chef at Robuchon au Dôme in Macau and later chef at Sky on 57 extended that base across different kitchens. The record is a practical one: each role adds another round of repetition, pressure, and precision, which is how a style becomes usable rather than theoretical. Chef patron and co-owner at Corner House marked the point where authorship and stewardship sat in the same role. As chef owner of Euphoria, Jason Tan continues with a kitchen identity built on exactness and a measured sense of ambition. The career line moves toward a more personal register, but it does so through the same trade logic: learn the work, keep the standard, and shape the expression.
The Work Today
At Euphoria, Oignon Jamboree is the clearest read on Jason Tan’s current method. Onion is placed in front rather than hidden in the base, and the use of multiple varieties and five preparations gives the ingredient range instead of a single note. Caviar provides the finish. The result is composed and controlled, but it still speaks plainly about the ingredient itself. Jason Tan reverses that expectation and builds the dish around its own value. The effect is not decorative. It is a direct demonstration of what happens when a familiar ingredient is treated as the subject instead of the scaffold.
Signature
Jason's signature dishes include Oignon Jamboree. The dish shows the central traits of his work: precision, restraint, and a clear instinct for taking something familiar and making it read with more detail. It stands as a signature because it is specific about what it wants to say.
In Their Words “This dish is a classic because it’s something I learnt at a very early stage of my career from my mentor, chef Julien Bompard at Saint Julien.”
Acclaim
Jason's honors include MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Star. The recognition aligns with a career built on consistency and a clear working identity, with Oignon Jamboree serving as the most concise expression of that approach: a familiar ingredient, handled with discipline, brought to the center without losing its plain speaking character.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jason
What is Jason Tan's current role?
As of 2026, Jason Tan is Chef Owner.
Where did Jason Tan work before?
Jason Tan's earlier career included Shatec, Le Saint Julien, and Les Amis.
What recognition has Jason Tan received?
MICHELIN Star (2022).







