Mei Lin

Asian-inspired cuisineModern Californian

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About Chef Mei Lin

Mei Lin is a celebrated chef and television personality, best known as the winner of Top Chef Season 12. She gained further recognition as a personal chef for Oprah Winfrey before opening her acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant, Nightshade.

★Awards & Recognition

★Top Chef Winner (Season 12) (2014)★Participant, Tournament of Champions: Al…★Featured Chef, Fork & Flask Stage at & B…

Chef Timeline

2014

Won Top Chef Season 12

Secured the title of Top Chef in its twelfth season.

Post-2014

Personal Chef for Oprah Winfrey

Worked as a personal chef for Oprah Winfrey.

2019

Opened Nightshade

Nightshade

Launched her first restaurant in Los Angeles, specializing in Asian-inspired modern Californian cuisine.

Undetermined

Competed in Tournament of Champions

Participated in the 'Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas' event on Food Network.

Undetermined (September 27)

Featured at Fork & Flask Stage

Presented at the Fork & Flask Stage at the & Beyond Festival.

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Mei Lin is a celebrated chef and television personality, best known as the winner of Top Chef Season 12. She gained further recognition as a personal chef for Oprah Winfrey before opening her acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant, Nightshade.

Cuisine Highlights

Asian-inspired cuisineModern Californian

News

Mei Lin competed in the 'Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas' on Food Network, battling against other renowned chefs.

Restaurants by chef

Nightshade

Additional Details

After her victory on Top Chef, Mei Lin served as a personal chef for media executive and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. She has also competed in other culinary television programs.

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