Tim Luym

Tim Luym

The fusion of opposites comes together at Poleng Lounge in executive chef/owner Tim Luym’s cultural reflection on Asian cuisine. Luym, a San Francisco Chronicle award winning 3-star chef, adds a contemporary twist to timeless Asian dishes bred by street vendors, hawkers, and the native peoples without losing sight of the cultural identity.

After obtaining a degree from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Luym’s passion for cooking led him to work with acclaimed chef Melissa Perello at Charles Nob Hill and Fifth Floor. At Poleng, Luym returns to his cultural roots. Using authentic Asian recipes and the freshest ingredients available in the Bay Area, Luym preserves cultural integrity in each dish. “Our food is not a fusion of cultural influences embodied thru food, but rather an exploration of Asian roots and reflection on culture, lifestyle and available natural resources.”

“I admire the way Luym follows his instincts, preparing dishes that are creative but retain the spirit of the food’s culture. There’s not one dish on the small-plates menu I wouldn’t order again. Several are so good I was tempted to break my own rule and order a double portion….”
– Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle  

“[Poleng Lounge] could easily become my casual hangout simply because of the interesting Asian street food created by chef Timothy Luym. Poleng Lounge is one of the freshest and most interesting restaurants to open in the Bay Area in some time.”
– Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle