I do not think the place of origin of a Chef dictates whether he can be a good Chinese food cook or not. Quote "some guy from Mugla isn't likely to get close"
So, born in Tuscon, Arizona. Raised in Chicago, Illinois. Aged 37, settled himself in Paris, but 11 years later settled in south west France but since 2003 adopted Thailand as his homeland. So "unlikely to get close"?
Rubbish!
Name? Ken Hom, OBE.