Andre Chiang is a Taiwanese chef acclaimed across Asia and France, best known for the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Andre in Singapore and RAW in Taipei.
Refined French technique guided by his Octo-philosophy of eight elements, expressing terroir and memory. This profile looks at Andre’s background, career and signature approach.
TL;DR
- Taiwanese, born 1976
- Known for the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Andre in Singapore and RAW in Taipei
- He opened the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Andre in Singapore in 2010, closing it in 2018.
- He announced RAW would transform into a culinary education centre at the end of 2024.
- Refined French technique guided by his Octo-philosophy of eight elements, expressing terroir and memory.
Andre Chiang key facts
| Name | Andre Chiang |
| Nationality / born | Taiwanese, born 1976 |
| Known for | the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Andre in Singapore and RAW in Taipei |
| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Style | Refined French technique guided by his Octo-philosophy of eight elements, expressing terroir and memory. |
Background and career
He worked for around fifteen years in France, including at the three-Michelin-star Le Jardin des Sens. He opened the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Andre in Singapore in 2010, closing it in 2018.
Recognition and legacy
He opened RAW in Taipei in 2014, which has earned two Michelin stars. He announced RAW would transform into a culinary education centre at the end of 2024.
Signature style
Refined French technique guided by his Octo-philosophy of eight elements, expressing terroir and memory. It is an approach that has made Andre a distinctive figure in the food world.
Andre in context
Andre Chiang is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Julien Royer and Umberto Bombana.
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Andre Chiang FAQ
Who is Andre Chiang?
A Taiwanese chef acclaimed across Asia and France.
Where is Andre based?
Taipei, Taiwan.
What is Andre known for?
The two-Michelin-star Restaurant Andre in Singapore and RAW in Taipei.
What is a notable fact about Andre?
He worked for around fifteen years in France, including at the three-Michelin-star Le Jardin des Sens.
What is Andre’s style?
Refined French technique guided by his Octo-philosophy of eight elements, expressing terroir and memory.
