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King Phojanakong was born on 18 August, 1968 in Manhattan, New York, U.S., is an American chef (1968–2023). Discover King Phojanakong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?

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Occupation Chef
Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 18 August 1968
Birthday 18 August
Birthplace Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Date of death 2 January, 2023
Died Place Manhattan, New York, U.S.
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1968

King Phojanakong (August 18, 1968 – January 2, 2023) was an American chef.

Born in Manhattan on August 18, 1968, Phojanakong spent most of his life in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village.

His mother, Zosima "Emma" (Arceo) Phojanakong, was a Filipino nurse, while his father, also named King, was from Thailand.

After attending the Bronx High School of Science, Phojanakong pursued studies at the State University of New York at Purchase and the City College of New York.

1995

This establishment was among the early sit-down Filipino restaurants in Manhattan, with only Cendrillon opening earlier in 1995.

1998

He later earned an associate degree from the Culinary Institute of America in 1998.

His culinary career spanned positions at notable Manhattan restaurants, including Daniel, Jean-Georges, and Danube.

2003

In 2003, he founded Kuma Inn on Ludlow Street, its name inspired by the Tagalog term "kumain".

2009

By 2009, Phojanakong had launched Umi Nom in Brooklyn, which showcased Filipino food often paired with drinking.

2015

Umi Nom ceased operations in 2015, and Kuma Inn closed its doors in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phojanakong's subsequent projects included a pop-up at Jimmy's No. 43 and the Cook Like King cooking classes.

Phojanakong died in Manhattan on January 2, 2023, at the age of 54.

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