Bun Cheam

Khmer Cuisine

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About Chef Bun Cheam

Chef Bun Cheam is a culinary professional known for his work with Khmer cuisine. He is a Chef and Partner at Hop Brooklyn, a weekly Khmer food pop-up, and has served as Executive Chef at Red Hook Tavern in Brooklyn. His eatery has been recognized as a Creative Promise Prizewinner.

★Awards & Recognition

★Creative Promise Prizewinner (for his ea… (Undated)

Chef Timeline

Undated

Executive Chef

Red Hook Tavern

Served as Executive Chef.

Undated

Chef/Partner

Hop Brooklyn

Co-founded and operates Hop Brooklyn, a weekly Khmer food pop-up.

2026-01-12

Residency

Hōp's Runner Up

Previewed Khmer menu during a residency in Park Slope with partner Cait Callahan. His eatery was noted as a Creative Promise Prizewinner.

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Chef Bun Cheam is a culinary professional known for his work with Khmer cuisine. He is a Chef and Partner at Hop Brooklyn, a weekly Khmer food pop-up, and has served as Executive Chef at Red Hook Tavern in Brooklyn. His eatery has been recognized as a Creative Promise Prizewinner.

Cuisine Highlights

Khmer Cuisine

News

In a post from January 12, 2026, Brooklyn Magazine highlighted Chef Bun Cheam and his partner Cait Callahan previewing their Khmer menu at Hōp's Runner Up residency in Park Slope, noting his eatery as a Creative Promise Prizewinner.

Restaurants by chef

Hop Brooklyn, Red Hook Tavern

Additional Details

Chef Bun Cheam operates Hop Brooklyn alongside his partner, Cait Callahan. They have showcased their Khmer menu through residencies, such as at Hōp's Runner Up in Park Slope.

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