Danai Hongwanishkul

Danai Hongwanishkul is a chef at the Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa in Courtenay, B.C., who draws culinary inspiration from a diverse background, blending Thai street food with classic French techniques and other global flavors. He often turns to muay, a comforting congee, when feeling unwell, a dish that connects him to his family's Hokkien heritage and their roots across Southeast Asia.