Jon Yao

Taiwanese-American self-taught chef, USC film school dropout who became culinary sensation. World's 50 Best 'One to Watch' 2024, Michelin Young Chef Award 2021. #1 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants 2019, 2023, 2024. Pioneering Taiwanese-American fine dining.

Career

• Prep Cook at Family Taiwanese Restaurant, Los Angeles (Childhood)
• Student at USC Film School, Los Angeles (2010-2014)
• Self-taught Chef at Pop-ups/Kato Original, Los Angeles (2015-2016)