The Northern Terroir: Chef Riley Sanders' New Culinary Focus

The Northern Terroir: Chef Riley Sanders' New Culinary Focus

2025-12-04

Following his success earning a 1-Star Michelin (หนึ่งดาวมิชลิน) in Bangkok, Chef Riley Sanders has established Kuma Chiang Rai (คุมะ เชียงราย), a new venture…

The movement of a high-level chef from a major capital to a provincial setting often signals a quest for profound connection to ingredients. This defines the latest endeavor of Chef Riley Sanders, the culinary figure known for his rigorous, ingredient-driven approach at the former Canvas Restaurant in Bangkok. Following his success in earning a 1-Star Michelin, Chef Sanders has relocated his focus to Thailand’s northern highlands with the launch of Kuma Chiang Rai (คุมะ เชียงราย). This new venture is a deep, singular commitment to the edible landscape of the Lanna (ล้านนา) region. The New Kum…

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