Ravi Kapur

Ravi Kapur

Liholiho Yacht Club - San Francisco, CA

Ravi Kapur was born in Hawaii to his Hawaiian-Chinese Mother. The flavors of his diverse upbringing in Hawaii have cultivated his palate, a treasure he draws on to create his unique food.

In 2010, Kapur became Executive Chef/Partner of Prospect Restaurant and received 4.5 stars from The SF Chronicle. His life shifted in 2011 with the birth of his son, and for the first time, he pulled back from the kitchen. The time away led him to a renaissance, as he tapped into the soul of his culinary roots, driven by his heritage.

Kapur’s restaurants are rooted in his culture. Liholiho Yacht Club opened in 2015 and was dubbed by The SF Chronicle as redefining California Cuisine. Ravi Kapur became a Food & Wine Magazine Best Chef and was nominated for a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. Good Good Culture Club opened in 2022, inspired by what he saw within his Chef team and their heritage.

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