One Last Thing: Chef Kelvin Cheung on his culinary inspirations and childhood nostalgia
Chinese-Canadian chef Kelvin Cheung is a champion of “third-culture cuisine”, blending his North American upbringing with his French culinary training and the freshest local ingredients. Known as the brains behind the restaurants Jun’s and Jooksing, as well as 852 Bakery, Cheung is a popular figure on the Dubai dining scene, and has been decorated with recognition from the Michelin Guide , Middle…
Chef Kelvin Cheung, the visionary behind Jun’s, Jooksing and 852 Bakery, is a champion of "third-culture cuisine" that merges his North American upbringing, French culinary education and local ingredients. Celebrated for his work in Dubai, Cheung has been recognized by Michelin, the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants and Gault-Millau.
Recently, he joined the ranks of esteemed judges on MasterChef Asia, alongside Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij and Edward Kyun Lee. This year, Cheung spearheaded the Support Homegrown campaign, rallying the UAE's foodies to support local dining during the Iran war crisis.
When asked about his favorite time of day, Cheung shared that it's the first light of morning, before sunrise, enjoying a quiet coffee with his wife Andrea. As for his favorite restaurant globally, Cheung prefers Sushi Dai in Toyosu Market, Tokyo, where he can savor the freshest fish at the best price. Cheung revealed that his childhood dream was to become a veterinary surgeon, and even now, he believes aliens are among us and enjoys the smell of freshly cooked rice, reminding him of his childhood.
His favorite Arabic word or phrase is "Tislam idak," meaning "bless your hands," which he uses to express great job.
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