I create restaurant-level dining with Mediterranean, American, Italian, and Japanese roots—finished with a Southeast Asian twist.

Kiet Philavanh

I cook bold, seasonal food that brings people together.

I’m a professional chef with over 15 years of experience working in restaurants. My style blends Mediterranean, American, Italian, and Japanese influences, always with a Southeast Asian twist—and I’m constantly exploring and learning new ways to cook.

My favorite meal to make for friends and family is paella, because it’s made to share and it turns any table into a celebration.

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Fresh ingredients and time appreciated food—“We eat with our eyes first.”

Here’s what you can expect when you book with me.

Food is my love language

Cooking is my love language. I’ve been sharing and introducing people to food for as long as I can remember, and I bring that same warmth and intention to every menu I create.

Rooted in family, refined by training

I learned to cook in my mother’s kitchen and from my family members, and I also earned a culinary arts degree. That mix of tradition and technique shapes how I cook today.

Fresh ingredients, time, and visual beauty

My secret is simple: fresh ingredients and food that’s given the time it deserves. I design plates with the belief that we eat with our eyes first—so every dish should look as good as it tastes.

Kiet’s Menus

I offer curated, multi-course menus built around seasonal ingredients and the flavors I love most—from local seafood and Lowcountry comfort to Japanese-inspired plates with clean balance and umami.

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+1 4436146788

Charleston, SC 29401

Chef Kiet Philavanh

I create restaurant-level dining with Mediterranean, American, Italian, and Japanese roots—finished with a Southeast Asian twist.

I cook bold, seasonal food that brings people together.

Here’s what you can expect when you book with me.

Food is my love language

Rooted in family, refined by training

Fresh ingredients, time, and visual beauty

Kiet’s Menus

Local Seafood

Low Country Social

Japanese

Stories and testimonials

Follow me on Instagram for new dishes, seasonal ideas, and behind-the-scenes cooking.