Jon Yao
Jon Yao
Kato
Cooking at:
Clos des Goisses Dinner
Los Angeles Gala Dinner
Jon is a first generation Taiwanese American who grew up in Walnut, California. He started his career in the kitchens at Alma in L.A. and at Benu and Coi in San Francisco. He opened Kato in 2016 and has since gone on to be a Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef, James Beard Finalist for Rising Star, Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30, a recipient of one Michelin Star, and The Los Angeles Times #1 restaurant in 2024. In 2025, Jon won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in California.
