THAILAND - Jay Fai, a top street chef in Bangkok, recently caused a stir when she announced her plan to "close her shop" in the near future to retire.
Supinya Junsuta, also known as Jay Fai, is the owner of Raan Jay Fai, one of the first street food stalls in Bangkok to receive a Michelin star.
In an interview with Kom Chad Luek on October 27, the famous chef said she had plans to retire and could close her "legendary" restaurant as early as 2025.
According to Ms. Jay, this decision was made because the increasingly competitive market made the business difficult. She has now reduced her operations and gradually stopped operating.
Mrs. Jay's shop is open from Wednesday to Saturday.
“It was really difficult. When the ingredients were delivered early in the morning, I had to get up and check them myself. If they didn’t meet the standards, I would send them back,” she said.
Faced with increasingly fierce competition, many sellers are willing to invest in "high-priced" raw materials, making it difficult for Ms. Jay to find a good price.
The 81-year-old female chef's intention made many tourists and food lovers regretful.
"It would be a shame if Jay Fai retires, because her restaurant is famous not only in Thailand but also abroad," said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, a representative of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Ms. Jay Fai said she has no plans to pass the restaurant on to her daughter. However, she is happy to share her recipes and teach those who want to learn.
Raan Jay Fai has welcomed many famous people, such as singer Ed Sheeran and Lisa, member of girl group BlackPink.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nu-hoang-am-thuc-duong-pho-dinh-dong-cua-quan-khong-chuyen-giao-cho-con-gai-2337071.html
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