Among the combined results, Nat Taipan, a 28-year-old Thai woman, won MasterChef Australia 2024 and received a cash prize of A$250,000, or more than 6 million baht, and a place to work at Crown Melbourne's ALUMNI restaurant.
The road to success always faces difficulties. Nat had to overcome many obstacles. Growing up in a family of Thai restaurant owners, her “mother” was her inspiration. With big dreams, Nat decided to leave Australia in 2016 to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
7 years on the adventure path Nat lives abroad. Trained as an experienced barista in Switzerland, Japan and New Zealand, and with over 90 tattoos on his body, he shows the heart of a brave adventurer. Passionate about extreme sports, snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing.
Food connects people, heritage, identity and culture. Nat discovered himself through Thai food. Embracing the courage to innovate and Thai into a vibrant, fresh and flavourful menu. This victory is not just an award. It is a testament to determination. A dream come true.
“Scotch eggs with sausage and hot pepper paste” is the winning menu.
“Lap Kangaroo” with pickled egg yolk, soy sauce and toast
Hokkaido scallop, crudo, ginger, peach, lemon, Thai basil, salmon roe
Tart honey, eucalyptus, macro, pour over tea, wattle seeds and ricotta cheese, snow corn flakes, fresh olives, honeycomb
Grilled bone marrow salad, gai som, khao gee, pomelo and betel leaf
source: comchadluek , Master Chef Australia
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