Global Media Recognition

Chef Nak (Ros Rotanak) is an award-winning Cambodian chef, author, and cultural ambassador whose work preserving and elevating Cambodian (Khmer) cuisine has been featured by leading international media across Southeast Asia, asia, Europe, and North America.

Through cookbooks, private dining experiences, and culinary research, Chef Nak represents Cambodia’s living food heritage on the global stage.

Travel + Leisure

A woman in chef's attire standing on a wooden balcony with a traditional wooden house behind her, and a photo of a blue and white patterned plate with various Vietnamese dishes and herbs, along with chopsticks and a green drink.

By Shamilee Vellu, August 2, 2024

A traditional Cambodian dish with rice, fresh vegetables, soup, dipping sauces, and garnishes on a round tray with golden cutlery.

By Abigail Blasi, March 21, 2024

Text reading 'DER SPIEGEL' in bold, red capital letters on a white background.
A smiling woman, Chef Nak, in a white chef's coat sits in front of a colorful mural that depicts traditional Asian artwork.

By Franziska Bulban, October 24, 2025

The Standard logo — featuring Chef Nak in an international story on Cambodian cuisine and cultural dining experiences.
Traditional wooden house with a tiled roof, elevated on stilts, surrounded by lush green plants, under a clear blue sky.

By Joel Porter, September 27, 2025

The New York Times

Woman smiling and holding a blue basket of fried food, standing outdoors near a traditional balance scale in a rustic setting.

By Amelia Nierenberg, April 12, 2021

Travel + Leisure

Outdoor dining table set with plates, glasses, and silverware on a white tablecloth, surrounded by lush green trees and a wooden porch.

By Christina Liao, May 19, 2022

Travel + Leisure

By Marissa Carruthers, Nov 30, 2023

Vogue

By Micah Phua, 14 January 2026

Robb Report

Interior of a modern restaurant with large windows showing a city view, set dining tables with plates, glasses, and napkins, a wooden buffet table with pastries, and a wine refrigerator in the corner.

By CHRISTOPHER CAMERON, AUGUST 12, 2023

KiriPost logo with a blue globe made of dots next to the company name in bold blue letters.
A woman in a shiny gold dress standing and speaking into a microphone at an event. Behind her, a large screen displays text and images of a packaging design with vibrant colors and a woman in traditional attire.

By Marissa Carruthers, November 29, 2023

SY Life

Chef Nak featured on YourStory Life, sharing her journey of preserving and promoting Cambodian cuisine through education, advocacy, and culinary storytelling.

By Debolina Biswas, June 6, 2025

The ASEAN

Chef Nak featured in Issue 43 of The ASEAN Magazine, highlighting her role in promoting Cambodian cuisine and cultural heritage.

By Joanne B. Agbisit, May, 2025

Condé Nast Traveler logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘How to Eat Your Way Through Phnom Penh,’ showcasing her insights on Cambodian cuisine and local dining.
How to Eat Your Way Through Phnom Penh, According to a Chef Rotanak Ros

By MEGAN SPURRELL, February 19, 2024

Chef & Rare

Chef & Rare "Chef Nak's Culinary Journey: Rediscovering Cambodia's Royal Cuisine and Winning Global Acclaim"

By LISA PEPE, DEC 5, 2023

The Cambodian Queen Mother granted audience to the award-winning Chef Nak

Khmer Times

By Nang Veasna, January 17, 2024

Financial Times logo — featuring Chef Nak in international coverage highlighting Cambodian cuisine, culture.
Abstract landscape painting of mountains, hills, and a person walking on a path, with warm tones and stylized shapes.

By Lilah Raptopoulos, JANUARY 27, 2024

BoldSky

Assorted crispy rice cakes in a small bowl of beef Natang curry by Chef Nak.

By Priyanka Rajwar, June 17, 2025

Reporter Gourmet

Chef Nak featured on Reporter Gourmet

By Alessandra Meldolesi, August 28, 2023

South China Morning Post logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘Asia’s 7 Top Emerging Foodie Travel Destinations,’ highlighting Cambodia’s rising culinary scene.
Woman shopping for vegetables at an outdoor market, surrounded by other shoppers and a variety of fresh produce.

By CHRIS DWYER, March 5, 2020

The Times logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘A New Female-Led Tour of Cambodia Puts Women in the Spotlight,’ highlighting her role in Cambodia’s cultural and culinary leadership.
Smiling woman in chef's coat and pink bandana, holding a wicker basket outdoors with green foliage in the background.

By Abigail Blasi, June 11, 2022

Text reading 'Country & Town House' in large black font on a white background.
Chef Nak’s kitchen and dining area, where traditional Cambodian cuisine is prepared and served.

By Stephanie Drax, November 17, 2025

Atlas Obscura logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘Meet the Chef Reviving Royal Cambodian Recipes,’ highlighting her work in preserving and reintroducing Khmer royal cuisine.
"It Takes a Village to Feed Cambodia's Ravenous Ghosts" by Atlas Obscura.

By DIANA HUBBELL, OCTOBER 14, 2021

The Star logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘Cambodian Cuisine Triumphs at Global Awards in Riyadh,’ highlighting her role in elevating Khmer cuisine on the world stage.”
Woman in gold dress speaking into a microphone at an awards ceremony, with a large screen behind her displaying a Cambodia travel package and the text indicating a 29-year history of the awards.

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023

Atlas Obscura logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘Meet the Chef Reviving Royal Cambodian Recipes,’ highlighting her work in preserving and reintroducing Khmer royal cuisine.
A smiling woman in a white chef's uniform standing outdoors in front of a colorful, ornate gate.

By DIANA HUBBELL, JUNE 1, 2023

Taste of Home logo — featuring Chef Nak in the article ‘10 Asian Chefs and Innovators Who Have Changed the Way We Eat,’ recognizing her influence on Cambodian cuisine and culinary innovation.
Rotanak Ros (Chef Nak) featured in Taste of Home sharing Cambodian cuisine and traditional Khmer cooking.

By Ashley Thuthao Keng Dam, November 16, 2021

Logo of The Epoch Times newspaper with the tagline "Truth and Tradition".
A woman setting a table with bowls and drinks in a cozy, decorated room.

By Crystal Shi, November 24, 2019

cambodge mag

A woman in traditional attire sitting at a decorated table with various bowls of food and flowers.

JUNE 6, 2023

Nikkei Asia logo with white text on a blue background.
A metal water basin filled with water, decorated with floating pink lotus flowers and white jasmine flowers, with a wooden ladle resting inside.

By MARKUS BELL, June 24, 2023

KIRIPOST logo with a globe made of blue dots on the left and bold blue text on the right.
Chef Nak’s Discovery of Royal Khmer Cuisine

By Marissa Carruthers, December 2, 2023

The Phnom Penh Post

Gathering under the warm glow of the Chef Nak Culinary Art Centre on March 10, a home cook showcases a traditional Khmer dish, “bok kroeung khmao”, to a panel of five judges.

By Hong Raksmey, March 11, 2024

好吃

A woman with glasses and a dark top, Chef Nak, smiling while preparing food, set on a table with wine glasses and pink flowers.

By 文 2020

Brattleboro Reformer

By Victoria Chertok, Jul 10, 2019

An elderly woman seated on a white ornate chair with two younger individuals kneeling on the floor beside her in a formal living room with traditional Asian decor, framed photographs, and artwork on the wall.

the Phnom Penh post

By Hong Raksmey, January 16, 2024

Group of eight people standing on a patterned rug in a grand room with stairs, curtains, and framed artwork.

Moomoo

January 16, 2024