This award seeks to recognise an individual who is directly involved in a restaurant operation and demonstrates a high level of talent and creativity in preparing Asian-inspired cuisine. Eligible candidates must have been working in the country for at least two years (at point of nomination) in a restaurant / restaurant chain.

Asian cuisines may include: Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Cambodian, Macanese, Peranakan / Straits Chinese, Philippines, Sri Lankan, Thai, and Vietnamese.

* AOE 2013 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in 2014.