Billy Ngo, Chef

Chef Billy Ngo is the Founder, Chef, and Partner of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, Fish Face Poke Bar, Healthy Hounds Kitchen, and Kodaiko Ramen and Bar in Sacramento, CA. Throughout his career, Billy has become known for his use of the best ingredients and flavors.

Billy was born in a refugee camp in Hong Kong and moved to Sacramento when he was 8 months old. His culinary career began at Fuji's in Sacramento. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, he worked at some of the most prominent sushi restaurants in Sacramento before opening Kru in 2005.

In 2024, he was nominated as a finalist for the James Beard Award, in the category of Best Chef in California. His exceptional culinary skills have been showcased on popular television programs such as Glutton for Punishment, Man Fire Food, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Chopped. He has also been a featured chef at events like Pebble Beach Food & Wine and Los Angeles Food & Wine.