
97. Singaporean DNA - LG Han from Labyrinth in Singapore
From World of Mouth podcast by Kenneth Nars
May 17, 2026 · 59 min
About this episode
LG Han discusses his journey from finance to becoming a Michelin-starred chef in Singapore.
LG Han is the chef at Labyrinth in Singapore. Born to 3 generations of restaurateurs, food was never far from LG’s mind. He first studied finance at the London School of Economics and worked as a corporate banker in Singapore before quitting to pursue cooking. He cut his teeth working for internationally renowned chefs in Europe and Singapore, gaining a passion for the restaurant kitchen. In 2014, he founded Labyrinth, encapsulating his roots and memories of growing up in Singapore. In 2017, his restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and in 2021 it was recognised amongst Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. In the podcast we will hear LG Han tell about his obsession for great produce, finding the perfect cooking technique and telling the culinary story of Singapore. He will also reveal his favourite places for all the great dishes in his hometown. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Kenneth Nars
Guest: LG Han
Topics covered
- cooking
- Singaporean cuisine
- Michelin star
- restaurant industry
- culinary storytelling
Keywords
- LG Han
- Labyrinth
- Singapore
- Michelin star
- culinary story
- restaurant
- cooking technique
- great produce
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Labyrinth
Places: Singapore, London School of Economics
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