Yotaka Martin grew up cooking alongside her mother in Thailand. Today, she strives to create authentic food that her Thai ...

Yotaka Martin of Lom Wong in downtown Phoenix was awarded the "best chef" prize for the region representing Arizona, Nevada, ...

PHOENIX – The chef at a downtown Phoenix Thai restaurant won a 2025 James Beard Award on Monday. Yotaka Martin of Lom Wong kept the title of best chef in the Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and ...

The James Beard Award is like the Oscars for food and beverages, with only the best of the best selected as finalists.

Downtown Phoenix’s restaurant, Lom Wong, won a James Beard Award! The Arizona restaurant took home the top honor in the "Best Chef: Southwest" category.

Details: 4130 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-612-2961, valentinephx.com. Yotaka Martin of Lom Wong, Best Chef — Southwest Yotaka Martin of Lom Wong was a finalist for Best Chef — Southwest.

This year's finalists from Arizona include: Crystal Kass, Valentine, Phoenix, AZ — Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Yotaka Martin, Lom Wong, Phoenix, AZ — Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM ...

This is Lom Wong. (upbeat music) - My name's Alex Martin. This is my wife ... the first time Lom Wong's and one of the restaurant in Phoenix I feel like are the two best Thai restaurants I ...