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

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

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

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.

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

Emilie Kiser's husband told police he was watching newborn when son Trigg drowned Phoenix chef Yotaka Martin just won 'the Oscars of food.' ...

Emilie Kiser's husband told police he was watching newborn when son Trigg drowned Phoenix chef Yotaka Martin just won 'the Oscars of food.' Here's why Lom Wong stands out 'Didn't expect ... this ...

Emilie Kiser's husband told police he was watching newborn when son Trigg drowned Phoenix chef Yotaka Martin just won 'the Oscars of food.' ...

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