New Narratives on the Plate: SU MA Welcomes Chef Brendon Chen

SU MA’s kitchen enters a new chapter with the arrival of Co-Executive Chef Brendon Chen. Partnering with Ryan Kim, Chef Brendon grounds his Michelin-starred discipline in the lineage of his Chinese heritage, translating home-cooked memories into a refined dining experience.

Chef Brendon’s culinary identity was shaped long before his professional career began, rooted in the time spent watching his mother and grandmother in their family kitchen. While he mastered his technical skills at Le Cordon Bleu London, his cooking remains inspired by the simple, aromatic memories of simmering broths and fresh ginger. For Chef Brendon, the goal is to ensure every dish feels thoughtful and deeply personal.

His path to SU MA includes a decade of experience at some of the most respected restaurants in Europe and Asia, including Restaurant du Vieux Pont in France and MUME in Taipei. These years refined his belief that modern techniques should be used to celebrate, rather than overshadow, a chef's roots. Chef Brendon further established his reputation by founding Playte in Kuala Lumpur, a venture that earned a recognized spot in the Michelin Guide.

Now at SU MA, Chef Brendon Chen and Chef Ryan Kim are collaborating on a menu that explores the shared traditions of Chinese and Korean cuisine. Their work focuses on seasonal ingredients and the patient art of fermentation, leaning into a philosophy of balance and restraint.

Under Chef Brendon’s leadership, SU MA balances years of global expertise with the comfort of a family meal, offering a menu that honors tradition while remaining contemporary.

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Jl. Sultan Hasanudin No.74
Melawai, Kebayoran Baru
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