Chef Yim - Kridsanai Nethanunt

Chef Yim - Kridsanai Nethanunt hails from Udon Thani, in the Northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand. He first learned to cook at home with his parents, who owned a restaurant that served as the center of social life in their neighborhood. Yim often found himself in the kitchen after school, helping his parents prepare the food that would be served for dinner each night at the restaurant. After graduating from college in Thailand, he moved to New York City, where he got the opportunity to formally apply his practical knowledge of Thai cooking and restaurant operations from the ground up. When Somtum Der opened in New York City in 2013, Chef Kridsanai served as Chef de Cuisine under Chef Kornukut Thongnum. Together, they were responsible for developing and executing the menu that led to Somtum Der being awarded a Michelin star in 2016. The restaurant also received wide recognition from culinary and lifestyle media, including the New York Times, TimeOut NY, Conde Nast Traveler, and numerous diners from around the United States and the world.