Emily Yuen

Emily Yuen, a Vancouver native, is the Executive Chef of Lingo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Her culinary journey has taken her to some of the world’s most renowned kitchens—from the iconic Vue de Monde in Melbourne to the Michelin-starred Le Gavroche and Café Luc in London, and DB Bistro Moderne in Singapore. After nearly a decade abroad, Yuen moved to New York City, where she continued to refine her craft at the coastal Mediterranean restaurant, Boulud Sud, the Michelin-starred Japanese kaiseki restaurant, Kajitsu, and the beloved Japanese comfort food restaurant, Bessou.

Today, as the Executive Chef of Lingo, Yuen cooks deeply personal food that skillfully merges global flavors and techniques with Japanese traditions. Signature dishes like Lingo Beef Pie, Prawn Bisque Chawanmushi, and Duck a la Yuzu not only offer guests a truly distinctive and memorable experience, but they also echo the diverse influences that have shaped Yuen’s career thus far.

Yuen was named one of Tasting Table’s “15 Chefs to Watch” (2017) and Elite Traveller’s “Female Chefs to Watch” (2018).  Lingo has also been featured in various Eater lists including “Hottest New Restaurants in Brooklyn,” “Best Dishes Editors Ate This Week,” and “Best Restaurants in Greenpoint.”

Outside of the kitchen, Yuen enjoys fishing, exploring nature, visiting farmers markets, and dining at restaurants that spark her creativity. She is also a mom to her 3-year-old daughter, Lillie.