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Arnold Myint is a distinguished chef, restaurateur, and drag artist, recognized for his culinary contributions, television appearances, and vibrant performances as Suzy Wong.
Finery collaborated with James Beard-nominated Chef Arnold Myint on a custom "anti-chef" shirt, blending functionality and style, featuring his mother's Thai aesthetic.
Chef Arnold Myint celebrated with Maiz de la Vida for a collaboration, highlighting his acclaimed local chef brand.
Arnold Myint has been featured on Tastemade with segments like "FAMILY THAIS" - An inspired journey of two generations bonded by food #AAPI, and "Breakfast Omelettes in a World with No Eggs | Meals of the Multiverse."
Arnold Myint has contributed recipes to Epicurious, including an article titled "These 3 Thai Recipes Take Salads to Sour, Sweet, Spicy Heights."
Arnold Myint is associated with the James Beard Foundation, as evidenced by his status as a 2024 James Beard Best Chef Southeast semifinalist and an article on Nashville's enduring Miel restaurant.
Arnold Myint has contributed to Saveur with articles such as "Teleport Yourself to the Streets of Thailand With These Party Meatballs."
EATER has featured Arnold Myint in "The 15 New Cookbooks We’re Excited About This Fall."
WBUR explored Arnold Myint's experiences in an article titled "How Chefs Navigate Queerness in the Culinary World."
The Southern Foodways Alliance featured Arnold Myint's story in an article titled "Be Good. I Love You."
The New York Times included Arnold Myint in an article discussing "Friendsgiving" as a lifeline.
Arnold Myint is a Nashville-based chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and drag artist. He is a former national-level figure skater. Myint competed on Season 7 of Top Chef and has launched multiple acclaimed restaurants. His establishment, International Market, was named a 2024 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. Beyond his culinary career, he performs as his drag persona, Suzy Wong, earning the title of Miss Gay America in 2017 and headlining events across the U.S. His work connects his Thai-American heritage with entertainment, media, and queer performance.
Myint’s culinary ventures include Cha Chah, PM, Suzy Wong’s House of Yum, and International Market, all located in Nashville, TN. He is also recognized for his appearances on television programs such as “Frankie vs the Internet” (2021) as a Judge, “Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out” (2025) as a Competitor, and “Big Bad BBQ Brawl” (2017) as a Judge, Chef, and Restaurateur. His upcoming cookbook, “Family Thai,” is set to be released in October 2025, offering approachable recipes that bring the flavors of Thailand into home kitchens.
Arnold Myint is a nationally recognized chef, owner, and creative force who celebrates his Thai heritage, Southern hospitality, and self-expression. As a 2024 James Beard Best Chef Southeast semifinalist and a competitor on “Top Chef” and “Food Network Star,” he introduces bold flavors and engaging storytelling to his ventures. His media features include collaborations with Tastemade and Epicurious. Whether in the kitchen or on stage, Myint’s objective is to honor tradition, foster connection, and deliver memorable experiences. His drag persona, Suzy Wong, embodies his philosophy that life and food should be lived with boldness, beauty, and heart.
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