E155 - How the 2004 Thailand Tsunami Changed My Life || CHEF KHUN NOI (E155)

From Tsunami Hero to Iron Chef Thailand — Chef Khun Noi’s Incredible Culinary Journey 🇹🇭🍽️

In this powerful episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, we sit down with Tamasak “Chef Khun Noi” Chootong, a Phuket legend and celebrated chef known for his unique blend of European-Thai fusion cuisine. From surviving the 2004 Phuket tsunami to rising as a competitor on Iron Chef Thailand, Chef Noi’s journey is as inspiring as it is flavorful.

Chef Noi began his culinary path not in Thailand—but in Germany, learning classic European techniques before working on cruise ships and in 5-star hotels. Despite h...