i. Biography
As chef/owner of Little Bao in Hong Kong, May Chow leads the restaurant she founded and runs as Founder & CEO. Born in Toronto, she was named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2017, an award that fixed her place on the region’s dining map without needing a longer résumé to explain it.
The Essentials The through-line is direct: chef, owner, founder, chief executive. Chow’s work is tied to one named address in Hong Kong and one defined title there. Her own language points to action over abstraction: "I think there was a funny moment when I thought, ‘someone should do something about this,’... Oh, I have to do something about this."
Signature
May's signature dishes include Pork Belly Bao, Chicken Burgers, Claypot Rice, Turnip Cake Series, and red fermented bean curd chicken wings with agave and garlic.
In Their Words “I think there was a funny moment when I thought, ‘someone should do something about this,’... Oh, I have to do something about this.”
Recognition
May Chow has received Asia's Best Female Chef (2017).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of May
Where does May Chow work?
May Chow works at Little Bao in Hong Kong.
Who is May Chow?
She is A Toronto-born Chef/Owner, Founder, and CEO.
What is May Chow known for?
She is known for leading her restaurant and for being named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2017.
