Luke Farrell | |
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Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Chef and restauranteur |
Relatives | Clive Farrell (father) |
Luke Farrell is a British chef and restaurateur. [1] [2] [3] Farrell operates four restaurants in London specializing in Southeast Asian cuisines, including Plaza Khao Gaeng and Speedboat Bar (Thai), Viet Populaire (Vietnamese), and Bebek!Bebek! (Indonesian). [4] [5] [6] Plaza Khao Gaeng is inspired by the traditional rice-curry shops of Southern Thailand. [7] [6] [8] [9] Speedboat Bar serves dishes from Bangkok's Chinatown. [10] [11] [12]
Farrell also operates three tropical greenhouses growing speciality Asian produce and herbs at Ryewater Nursery, his family's 40 hectares (99 acres) farm in Dorset. [13] [14] [15] The greenhouses supply produce to London restaurants, including Nahm, Som Saa, Kiln, and Ikoyi. [14]
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