CAFE ASEAN
117 W 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-633-0348
www.cafeasean.com

As the chef owner of Cafe Asean. Simpson Wong exemplifies the contemporary chef adept at interpreting his many global influences. A native of Malaysia with Chinese ancestry, Wong has lived, traveled, and studied cuisine throughout Asia and Europe.

In 1996, Wong opened Cafe Asean, a cozy West Village restaurant serving authentic Vietnamese, Thai and Malaysian dishes. He opened Jefferson in early 2003, where he served a New American menu that brought together diverse influences from all regions of the world.

Jefferson was voted “Best Neighborhood Restaurant” by New York Magazine in 2003. Open just over two years, Wong suffered a heart attack and closed Jefferson.