Our Mission

ACA Mission is to create a community for Asian culinary professionals and its supporters to promote, support and inspired the art of Asian cooking.

Our Values

Professional Growth: with the development of chefs and the promotion of Asian cuisine and culture Efficiency & Effectiveness: ensuring high quality food, operations, delivery, and service Loyalty & Friendship: that are supported and bound by professional business practices Community: in the support of giving and caring for one another

Our Vision

The ACA envisions a dynamic and diverse community of chefs and food professionals that promote the common interest and elevation of Asian cuisine and culture.

Our Goals

• To foster and nurture a supportive community of culinary professionals • To share experience, knowledge and skills about Asian-Inspired cuisine • To promote and enhance public and media awareness of Asian-Inspired cuisine • To educate chefs about various aspects of restaurant and culinary business • To nurture developing chefs through mentoring opportunities • To give back to the Asian community through its charitable arm Asian Chiefs Foundation

Quotes

"The acceptance of Asian cuisine is tremendous, which is in large part due to the number of young, talented chefs who have gained a strong foothold in the food industry. It is important to have organizations such as ACA where chefs can join together and support the continued growth of Asian cuisine in North America and around the world".

Martin Yan - Yan Can Cook

"The ACA has been a great source for Roy's to get involved in the community both here in San Francisco and abroad. I have great hope for the charitable arm of the ACA to do great things in the future. The ACA is also a great opportunity to expand my relationships with other restaurateurs."

Darrin Sander - Managing Partner of Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine in San Francisco

"It has been an honor and a pleasure being a corporate member of the ACA since 2006. It has given us the opportunity to meet the current and next generation of leaders in the Pan-Asian culinary industry. We are proud to be able to work with ACA and their Board of Directors and Member Chefs to make a difference in the local community."

Rob Hunt, VP, HSBC Premier Center

"Soon after I joined, I was amazed by the background and the diversity of ACA members. Through passion for cooking food, the association provides me the opportunity to meet good people with spirit and devotion in serving the community."

Ty Mahler - Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion

"Joining the ACA has allowed me to connect with some of the most talented Asian chefs in the world. They have good hearts and share my strong sense of community, this is how Chefs without Borders was created. The ACA has also provided an opportunity to help support and cultivate the talents of young chefs."

Khai Duong - Ana Mandara

"I'm proud to be an honorary member of ACA. One of the great things about the association is its emphasis on community building and mentoring, which are so important for chefs and restaurateurs. The guidance and support offered by the ACA is terrific. Members are joined by a common love of Asian cuisine and the desire to share that, in its many forms, with the world. I’m proud that Asian Chefs Association provides chefs -- established and up-and-coming -- with a forum for growth within the restaurant industry and the community."

Ming Tsai - Blue Ginger, Executive Producer “Simply Ming”