Jimmy Lim
JL Studio, Taichung
Growing up in his father’s hawker stall, it seems like Singaporean native Jimmy Lim’s destiny was sealed from an early age. After winning titles for his culinary school—as well as Singapore—in international youth competitions, Jimmy spent years immersed in the kitchens of The French Laundry, Per Se, Geranium and Noma. In 2017, Jimmy opened JL Studio in Taichung City, Taiwan, becoming the first restaurant to serve modern Singaporean cuisine overseas.