Chef Khanh Nguyen
@genghiskhanh
Vietnamese-Australian Executive Chef at the two-hatted King Clarence, Sydney. Guest judge on MasterChef Australia. Trained under Luke Nguyen, Dan Hong, and René Redzepi. From Red Lantern to Noma Australia to creating the iconic Vegemite curry at Sunda — now leading one of Sydney's most celebrated kitchens.
Hats
Followers
Events Sold Out
Awards & Hats
Industry Recognition
Featured · 2024
Best New Restaurant (2024)
King Clarence
Gourmet Traveller's national award — the industry's signal that Sydney has a new must-book opening.
Two Hats (2025, 2026)
King Clarence
Back-to-back two-hat status in the Good Food Guide — sustained excellence, not a one-year win.
Restaurant of the Year (2023)
Aru
The Age Good Food Guide's top Victorian honour — the Melbourne chapter that preceded Khanh's move home.
Behind the Pass
Daily from @genghiskhanh
Critic's Featured Note
Not your typical two-hat restaurant.
Media & Press
As Seen In
Further reading
Broadsheet
Khanh Nguyen named Executive Chef at King Clarence
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
King Clarence review (16/20)
Network 10
MasterChef Australia guest chef pressure tests (2021–2023)
Beyond the Restaurant
Off the Menu
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The Philosophy
Food is about
Nourishment,
Sensory Experience,
and
Cultural Immersion.