Dalad Kambhu
Dalad Kambhu | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Austin, Texas, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Michelin-starred restaurant Kin Dee in Berlin |
Dalad Kambhu (born 1986) is a chef of Thai-American heritage. She was awarded a Michelin star in 2019 for her Berlin-based restaurant, Kin Dee. By 2023, Kin Dee was positioned at number 70 on the list of Germany’s top 100 dining establishments.
Biography
Kambhu was born in Austin, Texas and spent her childhood in Bangkok. In the early 2000s, she moved to New York to pursue a career in modeling while studying fashion and international business. Her experiences with various culinary traditions there motivated her to become a self-taught chef, introducing Thai cuisine to her social circle.
In 2015, she settled in Berlin and launched Kin Dee two years later. The restaurant specialized in genuine Thai dishes prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and seafood obtained through sustainable practices. Kin Dee earned its Michelin star in 2019.
Although Kin Dee lost its Michelin star in 2023, it continued to be recognized among Germany’s premier restaurants. At the age of 38, Kambhu decided to close Kin Dee in July 2024, attributing the decision to the toll that managing the establishment took on her well-being due to stress and burnout.