Media & Press

As Seen In

Television. Print. Awards. Chef Khanh's work has been recognised across Australia's most respected food platforms.

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Steamed bao with crumbed barramundi, American cheese, and salmon roe in the style of King Clarence's fish finger bao
Award2024
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Gourmet Traveller

Best New Restaurant 2024

King Clarence named Best New Restaurant by Australia's leading food publication. "The Bentley Group's neon-tinged hotspot burns as brightly as ever."

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Two Hats — King Clarence — SMH Good Food Guide article preview
Award2025
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SMH Good Food Guide

Two Hats — King Clarence

King Clarence awarded Two Hats in 2025, retained in 2026. "Star chef Khanh Nguyen can really, really cook."

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King Clarence — 5/5 Stars — Time Out Sydney article preview
Review2024
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Time Out Sydney

King Clarence — 5/5 Stars

"Fun and delicious in equal measure." Perfect score from Time Out Sydney.

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MasterChef Australia — Guest Chef — Channel 10 article preview
Television2024
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Channel 10

MasterChef Australia — Guest Chef

Guest chef appearance reaching 2.1M viewers across the season.

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The Cook Up with Adam Liaw — SBS article preview
Television2024
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SBS

The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Featured guest on SBS's flagship cooking show alongside Adam Liaw.

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King Clarence's New Milk Bread Is Sydney's Most Decadent Starter — Broadsheet article preview
Article2026
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Broadsheet

King Clarence's New Milk Bread Is Sydney's Most Decadent Starter

Feature on the Japanese milk bread with beef marrow gravy that became King Clarence's must-order dish.

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Khanh Nguyen Named Executive Chef of King Clarence — Broadsheet article preview
Article2023
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Broadsheet

Khanh Nguyen Named Executive Chef of King Clarence

The announcement that marked Khanh's return to Sydney and the Bentley Restaurant Group.

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One Hit Dish, $500K Revenue — Sydney Morning Herald article preview
Article2025
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Sydney Morning Herald

One Hit Dish, $500K Revenue

Top chefs reveal the secret to successful menus. Featuring Chef Khanh on signature dish strategy.

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King Clarence Review — 16/20 — Sydney Morning Herald article preview
Review2024
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Sydney Morning Herald

King Clarence Review — 16/20

"DJ's, fish finger buns, Vegemite toast — this new spot is not your typical two-hat restaurant." Callan Boys, SMH.

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What is Modern Australian Cuisine? — YouTube article preview
Video2024
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YouTube

What is Modern Australian Cuisine?

A video exploration of the evolution of Modern Australian cuisine, featuring Khanh's perspective.

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Chef Khanh Nguyen in chef whites at the pass
Documentary2023
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NITV

Roots & Routes Documentary

A documentary exploring Khanh's journey from Vietnamese heritage to Sydney's fine dining scene.

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Chef Khanh Nguyen inside King Clarence
Article2022

Broadsheet x MINI

A Day With Melbourne Chef Khanh Nguyen

A lifestyle profile during Khanh's Melbourne era, exploring his daily routine and culinary philosophy.

Verified References

Evidence-only list of awards coverage, interviews, and appearances.

Broadsheet

Khanh Nguyen appointed Executive Chef at King Clarence

2023

Source publication

Sydney Morning Herald Good Food

King Clarence review (16/20)

2024

Source publication

Network 10

MasterChef Australia pressure test appearance

2022

Source publication

Brand Partners

Collaborations with brands that share a commitment to craft and quality.

Kenwood

paid

High-end kitchen appliance partnership extending professional culinary authority to at-home audiences. Featured the Cooking Chef XL.

HexClad

paid

Cookware and knife brand partnership bridging professional techniques with home cooking. Core tool endorsement.

Mastercard

event

Premium brand activation at the Australian Open. Exclusive dining experience elevating the experiential culinary brand.

Baileys (Diageo)

paid

Sponsored content partnership aligned with baking and pastry content. Dessert and indulgence focus.

Gozney

gifted

Live-fire outdoor oven aligned with barbecue and wok focus at King Clarence. Organic integration into content.

For Media

Press Kit & Brand Partnerships

High-resolution photography, biography, fact sheet, and logo assets. Available for editorial and brand collaboration.

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Executive Chef at King Clarence in Sydney—Khanh shares from the kitchen on Instagram. Reach out for press, collaborations, or a friendly hello. Reservations and dining enquiries through King Clarence.