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Yotaka “Sunny” Martin, chef at Lom Wong restaurant in downtown Phoenix, was honored with her first James Beard Award® for Best Chef in the Southwest at the 2025 ceremony held in Chicago. Known as one of the culinary world’s most prestigious honors, the James Beard Awards are often called the “Oscars” of the food industry. Martin brings deep cultural and culinary roots to her cuisine, having grown up cooking with her mother in Thailand before launching Lom Wong with her husband in 2022.

Yotaka and Alex Martin, co-owners of Lom Wong, joined Arizona Horizon to talk about the impact of this national recognition, the restaurant’s journey, and their commitment to sharing authentic Thai flavors and stories with the Phoenix community.