Western cooks that specialize in Asian cuisine

I would be one of those. Do I excel? That is matter for debate. Nothing is more exciting than learning a new cuisine though, and I highly recommend it.

I have learned more ingredients and techniques in the last year than almost all of my career.

The only uk chef i can think of is Tom Kime. ( im sure he's English) he specialises in Thai food.
There are chefs that go out to Australia and get heavily involved in the Asian/fusion cuisine.

Oops! Just seen him on tv and realised he's australian

in California its just as common to see a caucasian, or hispanic serving you sushi.

In NYC, Zak Pelaccio does Malaysian-inspired food at his two Fatty Crab restos. I don't know how "authentic" the food is, but it's delicious! :lips:

Some other, bigger-name Western chefs (based in NYC) who have worked/studied in Asia and use a lot of Asian ideas, if not cooking straight Asian food:

• Jean-George Vongerichten
• Gray Kunz

If you have a passion for something, it transcends ethnic backgrounds. Of course, the people who grew up in the country, indigenous to it's food will have it in their blood, but if you're a quick learner and have passion, I'd like to think you can do anything you want.

When it comes to Asian food, I also get reminded of Indian cusine! Does anyone have any idea of culinary experts in that field?