Chef. Restaurateur. Entrepreneur. TV Personality. Author. Father.

Tomi Björck is Finland’s most cherished restaurateur and celebrity chef. With multiple restaurants in Finland, Sweden and Australia, 20 television series, six cookbooks, and a resume spanning some of the finest restaurants in Spain, London, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Sydney – he’s making his mark in Australia, Finland and beyond.

While Tomi’s roots are firmly planted in fine dining, creating unique food and dining culture is his passion. He travels the world in search of new tastes, new ingredients and exciting experiences. With a focus on social eating and local produce, each of his restaurants is completely different.

“I believe in vivid food and experiences
that take people on a culinary journey.”

-Tomi Björck

Tomi first stepped into the kitchen at 16 years old. By twenty-eight he had opened his first own restaurant to Helsinki. First venue was an instant hit with Finnish diners and it was the beginning of Tomi’s journey to become one of Finland’s most successful restaurateurs. Tomi expanded his restaurant empire to Australian shores in 2017. Despite the challenges year 2020 brought, Tomi established three brand new Asian Eateries to Helsinki - Lily Lee, Boon Nam and Sachome. As an Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Tomi oversees the concepts, food, menu and training. While making time for delicious worldwide research, cookbook writing, filming, surfing and spending time with his two sons and wife.

**my restaurant concepts**

**SANCHOME** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2022 - Japanese Restaurant & Bar

**ROKU OMAKASE** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2022 - Exclusive Japanese Omakase

**BOON NAM** - Helsinki, Finland es. 2020 - Thai Restaurant & Bar

**LILY LEE** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2020 - Chinese Restaurant & Bar

**VENTUNO** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2018 - Modern Italian Restaurant

**BLANCA DINING** - Sydney, Australia est. 2017 - Modern Japanese Restaurant

**BLANCA BAR** - Sydney, Australia est. 2018 - Izakaya Restaurant & Bar

**BRONDA** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2014 - Modern Brasserie

**FARANG** - Stockholm, Sweden est. 2013 - Modern Thai Restaurant & Bar

**BOULEVARD SOCIAL** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2012 - Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar

**GAIJIN** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2011 - Modern Japanese Restaurant & Bar

**FARANG** - Helsinki, Finland est. 2009 - Modern Thai Restaurant & Bar

Awards and Achievements

Boon Nam was recommended in the 2022 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries
Lily Lee was recommended in the 2021 and 2022 editions of the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand / Restaurant Farang Helsinki
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand / Restaurant Gaijin
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand / Restaurant Boulevard Social
Waverly Council Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year / Restaurant Blanca Dining, 2018
Restaurant of the Year / Restaurant Farang Helsinki, 2011
Junior MasterChef Nomination 2018 / Kultainen Venla
Management Event Awards / Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014
JCI Finland / Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014
Finlands Most Positive Influencer / Helsinki, 2013
Pro Gala / Entrepreneur of the Year, 2013
EY / Entrepreneur of the Year, 2013
Chef of the Year Competition Finland / Third Place, 2005
Nordic Challenge International Competition / Young Chef of the year, 2005
Nordic Challenge International Competition / Fourth Place for team, 2005