Vicky Lau

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Vicky Lau
Born
Hong Kong
EducationNew York University / Le Cordon Bleu
Culinary career
Cooking styleInnovative French / Chinese
Current restaurants
    • TATE Dining Room ( 2 Michelin stars )
    • Mora (Green Michelin Star)
Awards won
    • Asia’s Best Female Chef 2015
    • Chef of the Year Tatler 2023
Websitewww.tate.com.hk/links

Vicky Lau, a culinary entrepreneur born in Hong Kong, is the founder and head chef of Tate Dining Room, a restaurant awarded two-Michelin star,[1] and green Michelin star Mora. In 2015, she was named the Best Female Chef in Asia by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.[2][3]

Early life

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Hong Kong-native Vicky Lau moved to the United States at the age of 15, where she attended a boarding school in Connecticut. She attended New York University, studying graphic communication. Following this she worked in advertising for six years and became graphic designer of a design agency.

After returning to Hong Kong in 2010, she enrolled in a nine-month course at Le Cordon Bleu in Bangkok, Thailand, and earned a Grand Diplôme.[4][5] She then entered the fine dining sector to increase her experience in culinary expertise.

Culinary career

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Following her graduation from Le Cordon Bleu, Vicky Lau pursued a culinary career at Cepage,[6] a restaurant awarded one Michelin star, under the guidance of Chef Sebastien Lepinoy.[7] After a year, she established her own restaurant, TATE Dining Room & Bar, which was originally positioned on Elgin Street in Central, Hong Kong.[8]

TATE Dining Room

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TATE Dining Room & Bar opened its doors on Elgin Street in 2012 and received a one Michelin Star rating in 2013.[9] Initially, the cuisine offered by Cheffe Lau featured a fusion of French and Japanese influences.
In 2016, the restaurant relocated to a larger venue on Hollywood Road, where Lau began to incorporate more elements of her Chinese heritage into the menu.[10]
The restaurant became a member of the Relais & Châteaux association in 2018.[11]
TATE Dining Room was recognized with two Michelin star in 2021, marking Cheffe Lau as the first female chef in Asia to achieve this level of distinction.[12] As of 2024, TATE Dining Room continues to offer an innovative dining experience that marries various Chinese culinary traditions with Western techniques.

MORA

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Mora, founded by Cheffe Lau, began operations in 2021 on Upper Lascar Row, a historic street. The restaurant's culinary concept is focused on dishes that highlight the versatility of soy. Since 2022, Mora has held a Michelin Green Star,[13] reflecting its commitment to sustainability in its operations.[14]

Accolades & Roles

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・ 2015, Asia’s best female chef by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.[15]
・ 2021, The Best Chef Food Art Award by The Best Chef.[16]
・ 2021, Board Member of Feeding Hong Kong.[17]
・ 2021, Woman of Power by Prestige Hong Kong.[18]
・ 2023, Chef of the Year by Tatler. [19]

References

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