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Official Biography
Khanh Nguyen is an Australian executive chef at King Clarence in Sydney, known for high-precision East and Southeast Asian-influenced cooking within a modern Australian context. He previously led Sunda and Aru in Melbourne, where Aru was awarded Restaurant of the Year in The Age Good Food Guide 2023. After returning to Sydney in late 2023 to helm King Clarence, the venue was named Best New Restaurant in Gourmet Traveller's 2024 annual awards cycle and later listed with Two Hats in SMH Good Food Guide 2025 and 2026. His public profile also includes television appearances on MasterChef Australia pressure tests. This site maintains an evidence-backed record of those milestones for journalists, producers, and brand partners who require source-ready references.
Verified highlights
Best New Restaurant (2024)
King Clarence
Source: MediaweekTwo Hats (2025 and 2026)
King Clarence
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Good FoodRestaurant of the Year (2023)
Aru
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
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Additional media references
- Khanh Nguyen appointed Executive Chef at King Clarence
Broadsheet
- King Clarence review (16/20)
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
- MasterChef Australia pressure test appearance
Network 10