{"id":49687,"date":"2022-11-16T11:03:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/?p=49687"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:16:24","slug":"chef-mike-tuangkitkum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/chef-mike-tuangkitkum\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Canadian Kitchen Party Q + Chef Mike Tuangkitkun Maenam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chef Mike Tuangkitkum from Vancouver’s Maenam Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Canada\u2019s\u00a0Great Kitchen Party<\/a> is the lead-up to the Canadian Culinary Championship and is underway in cities across Canada. Vancouver\u2019s competition takes place on November 24, 2022, at the Westin. We\u2019ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here are the results from Chef Mike Tuangkitkun, the Chef de Cuisine at Vancouver’s Maenam.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"mike<\/p>\n

Tell us a little bit about your style of cooking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am devoted to using only traditional Thai recipes, combined with French and Thai cooking techniques, and using local ingredients whenever possible.<\/p>\n

\"maenam
Maenam Grilled Prawn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where do you eat in Vancouver when you have a day off? Top three spots perhaps?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I live in Richmond, and these are my go-to spots:<\/p>\n

HK BBQ Master
\nB\u00e1nh Mi Tr\u00e8s Bon
\nMama\u2019s Dumplings & Coffee<\/p>\n

What would be your ideal food day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any style of good food as long as I am with family and good friends.<\/p>\n

What trend do you wish would die?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I enjoy quality vegetarian and vegan dishes\u2014the lifestyle is very popular in Thai culture\u2014but I would be fine if the highly processed plant-based trend would die.<\/p>\n

\"Maenam
Maenam Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What trend\/s do you wish would be next?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lower prices for ingredients to make way for quality but inexpensive dining.<\/p>\n

Who is a Chef you would stage for free under, and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

David Thompson because he was the first chef to receive a Michelin Star for a Thai restaurant. Nahm in London was awarded a star within six months of opening.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favourite food and beverage pairing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deep-fried pork belly or chicken wings with a coke.<\/p>\n

\"maenam
Maenam Sidestripe Prawn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What ingredients do you always have on hand?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fish sauce.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your go-to recipe when you\u2019re eating at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My kids love sushi-bake and tacos so that is what I usually make on my day off.<\/p>\n

\"nenox<\/p>\n

What is your favourite tool in the kitchen?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has to be my green handle Nenox knife from Japan.<\/p>\n

Any hints on what dish you will be preparing for the Great Kitchen Party?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anadromous. My dish represents elements of my life and chef journey from Thailand to the west coast of Canada.<\/p>\n

What wine\/beer\/libation are you pairing with this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am thrilled to pour Tantalus Vineyards 2020 Old Vines Riesling before its release date.<\/p>\n

Who is cooking with you for the competition?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jeramy Tan, Sous Chef at Maenam and\u00a0Alex Lim, Sous Chef at Maenam<\/p>\n

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