Chef Ong is a Bangkok-born, Atlanta-based chef with over 20 years of experience, bringing a deep foundation in Thai cuisine shaped by his training at Dusit Thani College and years working across both Thai and international kitchens.

Throughout his career, Chef Ong has helped open and operate over a dozen restaurant concepts, developing a reputation for building thoughtful and well-executed menus. His work includes contributing to signature dishes and menu development within Michelin-level kitchens, shaping a style grounded in precision, creativity and range.

At Charm, Chef Ong leads a modern Thai tasting menu that explores the full spectrum of Thai flavors that are bold, layered and expressive while pushing beyond traditional expectations. His approach focuses on capturing the essence of Thai cuisine and reworking it through a more refined contemporary lens. The focus is about leading a menu less about authenticity, more about possibility.