Earl Ninsom

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Earl Ninsom
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Akkapong Ninsom

Bangkok, Thailand
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Akkapong "Earl" Ninsom is a chef and restaurateur in Portland, Oregon. His Thai-focused [1] restaurants include Eem, Hat Yai, Langbaan, PaaDee, Phuket Cafe, [2] and Yaowarat, [3] [4] some of which have been recognized by the James Beard Foundation Awards. [5]

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Early and personal life

Ninsom was born in Bangkok, [6] and relocated in Portland, Oregon. [7]

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References

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  3. "Five Questions for Chef Earl Ninsom". Willamette Week. 2024-02-21. Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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