Aliya LeeKong

With a multicultural heritage, both Indo-Pakistani and Tanzanian, Aliya LeeKong is passionate about bringing exotic spices, ingredients, and traditions into American cooking. Trained in classical French technique, she spent years in a number of culturally diverse kitchens in and around New York City, ranging from triple Michelin-starred restaurants to tiny, ethnic spots, and has travelled to more than thirty-five countries in the past ten years, learning from international home cooks and chefs alike. Currently, LeeKong serves as a Chef and Culinary Creative Director at Junoon in New York City.