Chef
Kwok-Fung Tam
Executive Chef, Chef Tam's Seasons
- Discipline
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Portrait of Kwok-Fung Tam
i. Biography
The Ascent
Chinese cookery in hotel dining rewards control across banquet polish, regional reference, and repeatable service. In the early career of Kwok-Fung Tam, that register was tested in Bangkok: as Executive Chinese Chef at Mei Jiang Restaurant, The Peninsula Bangkok (1999–2005), he developed a precise, polished command of Chinese cuisine before continuing as Executive Chinese Chef at Jade Dragon in Macau. The current work is carried through Chef Tam's Seasons, Wynn Palace, where Kwok-Fung is Executive Chef.
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The Work Today
Seasonal menu planning gives Cantonese form a working structure rather than a decorative theme. At the restaurant, the main menu, a classic set, a seasonal set, and new à la carte items each month create separate lanes for continuity and change, allowing seasonal ingredients to enter service without breaking contact with established Cantonese forms. Ge zha, described as deep-fried egg, is one signature work noted at the restaurant.
Signature
Kwok-Fung Tam is known for the signature dish Ge zha.
Recognition
Recognition for this kitchen sits across guides, lists, and competition.
FAQ
Asked of Kwok-Fung
What is Kwok-Fung Tam's day job?
Kwok-Fung Tam is Executive Chef.
Where did Kwok-Fung Tam work before?
Earlier in his career, Kwok-Fung Tam worked at Mei Jiang Restaurant, The Peninsula Bangkok and Jade Dragon.
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