What if every meal could shape the future?
In this episode of The Future Is HOW, I sit down with Michelin-starred chef Dalad Kambhu — a culinary trailblazer who has redefined Thai cuisine in Berlin. Born in Texas, raised in Bangkok, and shaped by New York’s creative energy, Dalad’s journey shows us that food is never just food. It’s imagination. It’s connection. It’s gratitude.
Together, we explore how cooking can become a classroom for empathy, how rituals around the table can transform relationships, and why sustainability isn’t a trend in Thai cuisine — it’s a tradition. Dalad shares her vision of a future where food nourishes not only our bodies, but also our communities and our spirit.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
Why food is one of the most powerful acts of creativity.
How sharing meals can unlock empathy and belonging.
Simple gratitude practices that can transform your relationship with food.
Why local, sustainable ingredients are the future of global cuisine.
How young chefs can embrace their unique voices and rewrite culinary norms.
This episode isn’t just about what’s on your plate — it’s about how every bite can be an act of future-making.
Where to find Dalad Kambhu:
https://www.instagram.com/daladk/?hl=en
https://www.vogue.com/article/kin-dee-restaurant-berlin
Where to find Frederik G. Pferdt:
NextLetter: https://nextletter.frederikgpferdt.com
Website: https://www.frederikgpferdt.com/
What's NextIs Now The Book: https://www.whatsnextisnowthebook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fgpferdt/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/frederikgpferdt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederikgpferdt/
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Intro
(01:42) Local and sustainable: The Art of Culinary Imagination
(10:36) Dalad's future bio: Paving the way for young Female, Asian, POC Chef's
(12:24) Empowering Future Chefs: Starting to change collectively
(14:09) Kitchen as classroom: Food teaches us about ourselves, our culture, our future
(17:40) Sharing practice: Don't be afraid of new tastes, go local!
(21:00) Dalad's calming rituals: Digital detox, tea, gratitude
(25:14) Mindstate Moment: A future dinner
(30:05) A future recipe: Fresh, plentiful, available to the world
(31:23) Speed round: Flavors, freshness, sharing, cuisine culture and EINSTEIN
(33:54) Closing remarks: Food is your future!
Music: Andreas Horchler
