David Thompson is an Australian chef and restaurateur who is renowned for his expertise in Thai cuisine. He was born in 1959 in Sydney, Australia, and began his culinary career in the early 1980s, working as a chef in several high-end restaurants in Sydney and London.
In the early 1990s, Thompson traveled to Thailand, where he fell in love with the country’s cuisine and culture. He spent several years studying Thai cooking, working in local restaurants, and immersing himself in the country’s food traditions. In 1998, he opened his first restaurant, Darley Street Thai, in Sydney, which quickly became a popular destination for foodies and critics alike.
In 2001, Thompson moved to London and opened his second restaurant, Nahm, which received critical acclaim and was awarded a Michelin star. Nahm was later named as one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and Thompson was awarded the prestigious Chef’s Chef Award in 2016 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Thompson has also published several cookbooks, including “Thai Food” and “Street Food of Thailand,” which are considered essential references for anyone interested in Thai cuisine. In addition to his restaurants and cookbooks, Thompson has been a judge on several cooking competition shows, including MasterChef Australia.
Today, Thompson is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on Thai cuisine, and his restaurants continue to be popular destinations for foodies and tourists from around the globe.
