Jeeca Uy

Jeeca Uy is a recognized culinary authority, celebrated for her expertise in crafting vegan Asian cuisine. After publishing her debut cookbook, Vegan Asian: A Cookbook: The Best Dishes from Thailand, Japan, China and More Made Simple, in 2021 through Page Street, Jeeca Uy swiftly established herself as a leading authority in vegan Asian cuisine. Uy first developed her distinctive culinary voice and expertise in 2015, focusing on adapting beloved Asian recipes to a plant-based format and meticulously documenting her innovative progress on her popular social media platforms, notably ‘The Foodie Takes Flight.’ Her academic background, including a degree in Visual Communications from the University of the Philippines Diliman, directly informed and enhanced her growing online presence, making her content both delicious and visually compelling. The critical success of Vegan Asian was immediate, with PETA recognizing it in 2021 as a top vegan cookbook.

In 2023, Gotham magazine lauded her as one of the ‘9 Best Vegan Food Influencers To Follow,’ acknowledging her widespread impact on plant-based eating trends. That same year, Tatler Asia presented her with the prestigious Gen.T (Philippines) Award, celebrating her profound contributions to promoting plant-based culinary heritage across Asia. Uy continues to be a prolific creator, regularly developing and sharing original content and innovative recipes, firmly positioning herself as a leading voice in the plant-based culinary space.