"A Culinary Peter Pan..." an Interview with Chef Joe Kim
-- The Daily Meal
"These 12 Restaurants are Defining Bend, Oregon"
-- Eater
"Lilian Chu nominated for the Bend Chamber’s 2016 “Women of the Year” awards, in the category of Lifetime Achievement. "
"Bend Chef's James Beard House Appearance Inspires New York Trip"
-- Bend Bulletin
22 Reasons Why You Need to be in Bend This Summer"
-- Portland Monthly Magazine
"Central Oregon Chef Nominated for James Beard Award" (view video here)
-- MyWindow, March 23, 2015
"Bend Chef Gets Beard Award Nomination For Third Year in a Row"
-- An article in the Bend Bulletin
"Bend Chef Gets Big Nod - 5 Fusion's Joe Kim, Jr., is one of the Northwest's Best"
In the world of fine dining, winning recognition from the James Beard Foundation could be likened to getting an Oscar nomination. It’s a really big deal.
So when it was announced last month that Joe Kim Jr., executive chef and co-owner of downtown Bend’s 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar, was the only Oregon chef outside of Portland to be nominated as a semifinalist for recognition as “Best Chef: Northwest,” it was a major coup... (read full article here)
-- An article in the Bend Bulletin by John Gottberg Anderson
"Under the Knife with Chef Joe Kim" (see full article here)
-- An article in The Source Weekly by Lisa Glickman
“5 Fusion is the type of place that makes you forget you're in a smaller city; this Asian restaurant could hold its own amongst great restaurants in New York or any other food capital.”
-- Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter * iVillage * StyleSpot * Huffington Post
"Surprises abound for diners at Bend's 5 Fusion and Sushi Bar." (see full review here)
-- Bend Bulletin
“For its innovative cuisine, creative whimsy and charitable contributions to the community, 5 Fusion is The Source Weekly’s 2012 Restaurant of the Year”
-- The Source Weekly (see full review here)
“Volunteers in Medicine and many other non-profits have been blessed by the charitable giving of the 5 Fusion charity dinner series. Lilian Chu truly has a heart for the Bend community.”
-- Bob Hakala, MD, Co-Medical Director, Volunteers in Medicine
"Owner Lilian Chu and Executive Chef Joe Kim are creating culinary magic by blending flavors from both East and West and focusing on local, organic ingredients... I had to go back for more and lunch was the perfect excuse for more yumminess. It also came as no surprise when I learned 5 Fusion had won the 'Restaurant of the Year' award from The Source Weekly. You can tell that this is not just a restaurant, but a labor of love. 5 Fusion definitely tops my 'Best Of Bend' list and this leg of my Oregon food tour is now complete."
-- Cobi Kim, Veggietorials.com
"Lilian's welcoming smile and warm hospitality offers a very unique and sophisticated dining venue at 5 Fusion; creating a special experience at each visit. Complimented by Chef Joe Kim's creative and flavorful culinary creations, 5 Fusion only continues to impress visitors and travel media from all over the world, and locals alike."
-- Kristine McConnell, Central Oregon Visitors' Association
-- The Daily Meal
"These 12 Restaurants are Defining Bend, Oregon"
-- Eater
"Lilian Chu nominated for the Bend Chamber’s 2016 “Women of the Year” awards, in the category of Lifetime Achievement. "
"Bend Chef's James Beard House Appearance Inspires New York Trip"
-- Bend Bulletin
22 Reasons Why You Need to be in Bend This Summer"
-- Portland Monthly Magazine
"Central Oregon Chef Nominated for James Beard Award" (view video here)
-- MyWindow, March 23, 2015
"Bend Chef Gets Beard Award Nomination For Third Year in a Row"
-- An article in the Bend Bulletin
"Bend Chef Gets Big Nod - 5 Fusion's Joe Kim, Jr., is one of the Northwest's Best"
In the world of fine dining, winning recognition from the James Beard Foundation could be likened to getting an Oscar nomination. It’s a really big deal.
So when it was announced last month that Joe Kim Jr., executive chef and co-owner of downtown Bend’s 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar, was the only Oregon chef outside of Portland to be nominated as a semifinalist for recognition as “Best Chef: Northwest,” it was a major coup... (read full article here)
-- An article in the Bend Bulletin by John Gottberg Anderson
"Under the Knife with Chef Joe Kim" (see full article here)
-- An article in The Source Weekly by Lisa Glickman
“5 Fusion is the type of place that makes you forget you're in a smaller city; this Asian restaurant could hold its own amongst great restaurants in New York or any other food capital.”
-- Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter * iVillage * StyleSpot * Huffington Post
"Surprises abound for diners at Bend's 5 Fusion and Sushi Bar." (see full review here)
-- Bend Bulletin
“For its innovative cuisine, creative whimsy and charitable contributions to the community, 5 Fusion is The Source Weekly’s 2012 Restaurant of the Year”
-- The Source Weekly (see full review here)
“Volunteers in Medicine and many other non-profits have been blessed by the charitable giving of the 5 Fusion charity dinner series. Lilian Chu truly has a heart for the Bend community.”
-- Bob Hakala, MD, Co-Medical Director, Volunteers in Medicine
"Owner Lilian Chu and Executive Chef Joe Kim are creating culinary magic by blending flavors from both East and West and focusing on local, organic ingredients... I had to go back for more and lunch was the perfect excuse for more yumminess. It also came as no surprise when I learned 5 Fusion had won the 'Restaurant of the Year' award from The Source Weekly. You can tell that this is not just a restaurant, but a labor of love. 5 Fusion definitely tops my 'Best Of Bend' list and this leg of my Oregon food tour is now complete."
-- Cobi Kim, Veggietorials.com
"Lilian's welcoming smile and warm hospitality offers a very unique and sophisticated dining venue at 5 Fusion; creating a special experience at each visit. Complimented by Chef Joe Kim's creative and flavorful culinary creations, 5 Fusion only continues to impress visitors and travel media from all over the world, and locals alike."
-- Kristine McConnell, Central Oregon Visitors' Association