A researched professional record. Inclusion does not confirm representation, availability or interest in a new project.
At a glance
Kwok Keung Tung, head chef at The Chairman. Helped prepare village banquets in China before starting an apprenticeship in Hong Kong at 17, followed by work in kitchens around the region.[1] [2]
Cooking & identity
Cantonese food history and ingredient research shape new dishes, with the team spending months exploring ingredients and methods.[2]
Why this profile is included
The Mingles and Onjium collaborations document Cantonese exchange with Korean, southern Thai and Malay-Archipelago kitchens. Danny Yip and head chef Tung are identified separately.[3]
Recent developments
- 2025-03-23
Announced programme: A four-restaurant Signature Session drawing on distinct Asian food traditions. The Chairman representatives include both owner Danny Yip and head chef Tung.[3]
Collaborations & guest appearances
1 collaboration project · 1 within the two-year research window
Projects are deduplicated: multiple nights, venues or reports do not automatically become separate collaborations. Food-and-drink events and shared festival appearances are labelled by format.
Danny Yip / The Chairman × Kwok Keung Tung / The Chairman × Mingoo Kang / Mingles × Supaksorn Ice Jongsiri / Sorn × Kim Jin-hyuk / Alla Prima
Mingles · Seoul
Scheduled date passed · announcement
Participants / partners
Danny Yip / The Chairman · Kwok Keung Tung / The Chairman · Mingoo Kang / Mingles · Supaksorn Ice Jongsiri / Sorn · Kim Jin-hyuk / Alla PrimaA four-restaurant Signature Session drawing on distinct Asian food traditions. The Chairman representatives include both owner Danny Yip and head chef Tung.[3]
Career & milestones
- Early career
Helped prepare village banquets in China before starting an apprenticeship in Hong Kong at 17, followed by work in kitchens around the region.[1]
- 2008–
Joined Danny Yip’s development team in 2008, leading the kitchen and working together on research. This is his joining date, rather than the restaurant’s opening year.[1]
Recognition over time
Restaurant ratings and individual honours are listed separately. Editorial profiles are labelled as coverage.
- 2022 · Professional coverage
FOUR’s joint interview with Danny Yip and Kwok Keung Tung explicitly identified Tung as head chef; this is professional coverage.[1]
Sources & dates
Public evidence reviewed through 2 November 2026. Older projects are retained; private or undated engagements may be absent.
- four-magazine.com · chairman-3 · The Chairman ↗Published 2022-09-02 · Checked 2026-11-02
- 50 Best · chairman-1 · The Chairman ↗Checked 2026-11-02
- koreajoongangdaily.com · chairman mingles sorn allaprima 2025 ↗Checked 2026-11-02