109. From Top Chef to Michelin Chef: Buddha Lo’s Unfiltered Look at the Journey

Top Chef winner stories, Michelin star achievements, and the real path to becoming one of New York’s most exciting chefs. In this deep and honest conversation, Chef Buddha Lo pulls back the curtain on everything that happened after his historic back-to-back Top Chef wins and how that momentum fueled his push for a Michelin star.

Buddha walks through the early days cooking alone in a caviar shop, the grind of keeping a dream alive on slow nights, and the moment he realized HŪSO needed to evolve into a full restaurant worthy of global attention. He talks about moving from Australia to New York to chase a rating that didn’t even exist back home, and why Michelin was always the goal long before television came calling.

You’ll hear how he built a dining room experience from scratch, how he balances creativity with exacting standards, and why he believes the real challenge isn’t earning a star, it’s maintaining a mindset that aims far beyond it. He shares candid stories about the mystery of Michelin inspectors, the pressure that comes with sudden demand, and why Top Chef fans played a bigger role in his success than anyone realizes.

This episode is packed with insight, ambition, humility, and the kind of behind-the-scenes details food lovers never get to hear. Buddha’s story is equal parts inspiring and relentless, and he tells it with the same precision and intensity he brings to every plate.

If you love hearing how great chefs are made, press play now and share this episode with someone who’s chasing their own big dream.

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Follow Chef Buddha Lo on Instagram: @buddha__lo

Huso Website: https://husony.com/

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