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About chef Mimi Lan

Hi, I’m Mimi Lan, a Michelin-trained personal & popup dinner chef who curates thoughtful, immersive dining experiences with story-telling to connect with people and bridge the gap of understanding between different cultures.

While my Vietnamese-American heritage is reflected in my mastery of classic Vietnamese cuisine, I am equally skilled at creating dishes that feature a tapestry of various international cuisines. As an avid traveler and contributor to @WorldofMouth, the trusted restaurant guide powered by culinary experts, my palate is constantly challenged and refined by the world's finest dining experiences.

My Background

My culinary journey has given me the opportunity to apprentice at Michelin-starred kitchens, such as Per Se (New York City), Gaggan's (Bangkok), and Michelin-Guide kitchens in Asia, where I honed my skills alongside culinary masters. I continued to elevate my cooking through private lessons at award-winning global restaurants in food destination cities, such as Hong Kong, Paris, Rome, Chicago, Barcelona, and Portugal - to ensure my techniques remain at the forefront of the culinary world.

My Cooking

Embracing a philosophy of "eat local, think global," I prioritize premium, locally-sourced ingredients to create dishes bursting with freshness and flavor, while incorporating global inspirations to classic dishes for a truly unique dining experience.

To read more about why chef Mimi chose to be a pop-up dinner and personal chef, click here.

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Services

Personal Chef

Bring the world to your table with a seasoned, global, personal chef who crafts exceptional culinary experiences tailored to your preferences-- with intimate, multi-coursed dining experiences in your own space.

Pop-Up Dinners

Multi-coursed, theme-based dinner at various venues. Chef Mimi Lan’s sold-out VIGLO (Vietnamese with global influences) pop-up dinner have developed a reputation for being a multi-sensory culinary experience with history of the dishes and story-telling.

Cooking Class

Culinary lessons customized to fit your needs. Whether for beginners or seasoned cooks, for date night or team building, Jaxons are now able to learn chef Mimi's honed-in recipes for crafting a wide variety amazing dishes from all over the world.

Community

Chef Mimi Lan believes that true success lies in giving back. Through her local, national, and global volunteer and outreach programs, she uses her cooking talents and resources to create meaningful change.

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Connect With chef Mimi

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