Sujira “Aom” Pongmorn

CHEF, KHAAN

Industry : Food

Sujira “Aom” Pongmorn or Chef Aom has a deep passion for the art of Thai street food, rooted in her upbringing on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok, where she was born into a family of professional cooks. Graduated from the Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Program at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, she began her career at the hotel’s acclaimed Lord Jim restaurant, where she worked alongside renowned chefs, including Juan Amador and Thomas Keller.

She launched her restaurant, Khaan, in September 2023, with a focus on sustainability by bringing street food into the fine dining experience while supporting local farmers. Her menu emphasises a zero-waste concept, using every part of the ingredients to minimise waste. Her commitment to sustainability comes through in every dish, thoughtfully prepared with a deep-rooted passion for cooking and a confident grasp of traditional Thai recipes, each plate offers guests a dining experience that feels personal, intentional, and full of character.