About
A first generation Cambodian-American, Chef David Sim was born in Tacoma, Washington and relocated to San Diego at a young age. David began his professional restaurant journey at California icon In-N-Out Burger before moving onto Prepkitchen during its peak in Little Italy. From there he joined Trust Restaurant Group and opened the acclaimed Fort Oak in Mission Hills. David was Kingfisher’s first official employee and assumed the role of executive chef in March of 2023. He leads with a passion for the culinary arts with the ultimate goal of nourishing people through food, stemming from the joy he gained from his childhood cooking for family. In the kitchen, David enjoys sharing his Southeast Asian culture and the familiar flavors of his upbringing while working with local farmers and purveyors to create a distinctly Vietnamese menu with a California sensibility.
