King Phojanakong
American chef
About King Phojanakong
Lived 1968 – 2023 (aged 54–55).
King Phojanakong (August 18, 1968 – January 2, 2023) was an American chef.
Early life and education Born in Manhattan on August 18, 1968, Phojanakong spent most of his life in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village. His mother, Zosima "Emma" (Arceo) Phojanakong, was a Filipino nurse, while his father, also named King, was from Thailand.
After attending the Bronx High School of Science, Phojanakong pursued studies at the State University of New York at Purchase and the City College of New York. Umi Nom ceased operations in 2015, and Kuma Inn closed in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who was King Phojanakong?
American chef (1968–2023)
When was King Phojanakong born?
King Phojanakong was born on 18 August 1968.
When did King Phojanakong die?
King Phojanakong died in 2023.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). King Phojanakong. https://biography.guide/king-phojanakong/
MLA: "King Phojanakong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/king-phojanakong/.
Chicago: "King Phojanakong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/king-phojanakong/.
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