Vichit Mukura (; ) is a Thai chef specializing in royal Thai cuisine. He is the executive chef at Royal Osha, a restaurant known for presenting palace-style recipes and refined tasting menus. He previously served nearly three decades as executive chef of Sala Rim Nam at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, where he helped define the hotel’s reputation for high-end traditional Thai cuisine.
Early life and education Vichit was born in Pattaya, Chonburi province. According to interviews, he developed an interest in cooking from a young age through exposure to home-style Thai dishes and traditional local markets. He later trained in classical Thai culinary techniques, including royal court cuisine, which would become the foundation of his professional work.
Career Vichit joined the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok early in his career and eventually became executive chef of Sala Rim Nam, the hotel’s flagship Thai restaurant. During his nearly 30-year tenure, he oversaw menu development, culinary training, and presentations of traditional Thai dance dinners, helping to raise international visibility for Thai fine dining.
He curated the state dinner menu for Barack Obama during Obama’s 2012 visit to Thailand, hosted by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
After leaving the Mandarin Oriental, Vichit operated Chef's Table by Khao, a 12-seat restaurant that blended Thai cooking techniques with premium Japanese ingredients.
At Royal Osha, he continues to focus on palace-inspired cuisine, preserving Chitralada Palace recipes and presenting multi-course menus that integrate traditional techniques with modern plating.
In addition to his restaurant work, Vichit has participated in culinary workshops, cooking classes, and public demonstrations, promoting a deeper understanding of Thai ingredients and heritage dishes.
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