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Sonny Nguyen

House-made noodlesCreative small platesRamenWagyu Katsu

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About Sonny Nguyen

Award-winning chef, owns multiple restaurants in Orlando, known for innovative Asian-inspired cuisine.

★Awards & Recognition

James Beard Award Semifinalist (2025-01-22)

Michelin Bib Gourmand (DOMU) (2024)

Michelin Recommended (Tori Tori Pub) (2024)

Michelin Recommended (Edoboy Standing Su… (2024)

Orlando Weekly Best Of Awards (2024)

Chef Timeline

2016

Opened DOMU

DOMU

Michelin Bib Gourmand rated

2022

Opened Edoboy Standing Sushi Bar

Edoboy Standing Sushi Bar

Michelin Recommended

2024

Opened Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose

Rion's Ocean Room & Gyukatsu Rose

Part of Small Food Group

2025-01-22

James Beard Award Semifinalist

Domu

Best Chef: South

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Key Information

Award-winning chef, owns multiple restaurants in Orlando, known for innovative Asian-inspired cuisine.

Customer Perception

Generally positive reviews, praising the creative dishes, quality ingredients, and vibrant atmosphere. Some mention high prices.

Cuisine Highlights

House-made noodlesCreative small platesRamenWagyu Katsu

News

Chef Sonny Nguyen was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2025.
Nguyen opened Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose in 2024.
His restaurants received multiple Orlando Weekly Best Of Awards in 2024.

Restaurants

DOMU (multiple locations), Tori Tori Pub, Edoboy Standing Sushi Bar, Gyukatsu Rose, Rion's Ocean Room, Chibi Ramen

Iconic dishes

Kimchi butter wings, Ramen, Wagyu Katsu

Additional Details

Grew up in his family's restaurants, owns six restaurants under the 'DOMU Dynasty' and 'Small Food Group' brands. James Beard Award semifinalist.

Data freshness: 9mo ago

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