Yotaka Martin, co-owner and chef at Lom Wong downtown, won a James Beard Award. Local chefs Rene Andrade, LT Smith and Donald ...

Yotaka Martin of Lom Wong restaurant in Phoenix grew up cooking alongside her mother in Thailand. She won her 1st James Beard Award on June 16, 2025.

Rene Andrade, owner and chef of Bacanora and Huarachis in Phoenix, took home the James Beard Award for Best Chef — Southwest in 2024. "Congratulations to her and her team.

Yotaka and Alex Martin, co-owners of Lom Wong restaurant in downtown Phoenix, share their appreciation for the community's support of their food.