Ayesha Nurdjaja

Ayesha Nurdjaja
Born	November 1 Brooklyn, N.Y
Culinary career
Current restaurant(s) Shuka Shukette
Previous restaurant(s) Picholine (closed 2015) [1] A Voce Columbus (closed 2016)
Television show(s) Bobby's Triple Threat Beat Bobby Flay Chopped The Kitchen
Award(s) won James Beard Foundation Award "Best Chef: New York state" 2022 -->

Ayesha Nurdjaja(November 1) ^[2] is an American chef. She is the Executive Chef of both Shuka in SoHo and Shukette in Chelsea, Manhattan. Nurdjaja is currently one of the "Titans" on Bobby's Triple Threat showing on Food Network. ^[3] She has made multiple appearances on other Food Network shows, the Today Show , and Vice Munchies ^[4] She has been featured as executive chef in the New York Times "Top 100 Restaurants in New York City" two times, once in 2023 and again in 2024. Nurdjaja has also been selected as a Finalist nominee for the James Beard Foundation Award "Best Chef: New York state" in 2022. ^[5]

References

1. Morabito, Greg (September 30, 2015). "Picholine Just Got a Michelin Star— Too Bad It's Not Open Right Now". Eater NY. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
2. "All About Ayesha Nurdjaja". Food Network. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
3. "Bobby Flay Welcomes a New Titan on 'Bobby's Triple Threat' After Tiffany Derry's Exit (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
4. "Nurdjaja, Ayesha". Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival | October 15–19, 2025 | New York, NY. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
5. "Ayesha Nurdjaja". The Sylvia Center. Retrieved October 19, 2025.