Chef Chumpol and MISAKI

Two Michelin stars. Precision, balance, and true craftsmanship.

Portrait of Chief Chumpol Jangprai — Chef Chumpol Jangprai

Chef Chumpol Jangprai represents Thai haute cuisine at its finest. He holds two Michelin stars at his restaurant R-HAAN in Bangkok. His cuisine combines the wisdom of traditional techniques with uncompromising precision in every ingredient.

About Chef Chumpol

Chumpol Jangprai is co-founder and executive chef of the R-HAAN restaurant in Bangkok. He is considered an ambassador of Thai cuisine and has been shaping the culinary scene for many years. From his formative years in Europe, he has developed a distinctive style that today delights guests from all over the world.

Interior view of the R-HAAN restaurant in Bangkok — Interior view of the R-HAAN restaurant

"For me, a good kitchen knife is more than just a tool. It's an accessory that combines precision and aesthetics."
Chef Chumpol Jangprai

Thai Cuisine Academy – Training Kitchen — Training Kitchen of the Thai Cuisine Academy (TCA)

Thai Cuisine Academy – Passing on knowledge

With the founding of the Thai Cuisine Academy (TCA), Chef Chumpol Jangprai is teaching Thai culinary arts to a new generation of chefs. In this modern training kitchen, he teaches precision, balance, and the respectful handling of every ingredient.

Here, too, MISAKI knives are used daily – reliable, finely balanced, and ideal for professional training environments. The AKANE line, in particular, meets the high standards of this training: powerful, precise, and durable in daily use.

His recommendation: AKANE chef's knife

For Chef Chumpol, the perfect balance between blade and handle, as well as a solid, controlled weight, is essential. This is precisely where the AKANE chef's knife excels. It sits comfortably in the hand and delivers precise cuts, even during long prep sessions.

Balanced weight with stable center of gravity for safe guidance
Fine cutting geometry for precision in compression and tension
Long service life for consistent sharpness in everyday life
Ergonomic handle for fatigue-free work

AKANE chef's knives – perfect balance and sharpness — AKANE chef's knife – recommended by Chef Chumpol Jangprai

Short biography

Chumpol Jangprai grew up in a family of cooks. Even as a small child, he spent his afternoons in the family restaurant Sanguan Sri in Bangkok. At the age of six he helped in the kitchen, and by eleven he was already cooking for guests.
At 19, he joined the Blue Elephant Group in Copenhagen. Later, he led Blue Elephant in Brussels as Executive Chef. In Europe, he refined his style and gained international experience working with top chefs.
Together with Piti Bhirombhakdi, he founded R-HAAN. His vision: to present traditional Thai cuisine in its finest form, with respect for origin and producers. He combines old recipes with contemporary techniques and focuses on sustainable sourcing directly from Thai farmers.
Today, Chumpol is not only a restaurant chef, but also a teacher, ambassador and innovator. As “Iron Chef Thailand” and through culinary academies, he inspires the next generation. His cuisine tells stories of home, nature and the fine balance of every ingredient.

R-HAAN in the Michelin Guide (2 stars)

FAQs

Yes. Thanks to the harder steel, the edge stays extremely sharp and precise, but loses some flexibility. With its noticeably higher weight, the Akane line is made for everyone who values stability, precision and substance when cutting.

Yes. You can add a personal engraving directly during the ordering process on the product page and choose from different fonts. This turns your knife into an individual piece.