The St. Regis Mumbai is delighted to announce the joining of Chef Raymond Wong as the new Master Chef Asian at By The Mekong, the award-winning Oriental dining venue at The St. Regis Mumbai.
Chef Raymond Wong brings with him over 28 years of rich culinary experience in addition to his South East Asian roots. He trained in Asian cuisine, specializing in Asian, a cuisine that is a favorite in India. He observed his mother keenly in the early years of his career, her training and input proved invaluable as he moved up in his career over the years.
He started his career with stand-alone restaurants where he got opportunities beyond the realm of culinary. Soon he moved up the ladder, adding to his experience, the chance of helming venues in leading hotels like Radisson, Conrad, and Novotel.
With a gold medal award from The World Golden Chef Competition 2010 under his belt, Chef Raymond lives his life with simplicity and fortitude. His mantra in his words is: “I enjoy working in the world of food and the satisfied smile of my guests after a hearty meal is my most precious reward. I love to take on new challenges to explore the new and wear my chef whites with pride and joy.”
