Jennifer Saesue

Jennifer Saesue is a Thai American restauranteur based in New York City.[1] Saesue, along with Chat Suansilphong, are the co-founders of 55 Hospitality, which owns Fish Cheeks, Bangkok Supper Club, and Bub's Bakery.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

Saesue was born in New Jersey to parents from Northern Thailand.[5] At age 2, she moved to Thailand, and move to New York City at age 12.[5]

Career

Saesue opened Fish Cheeks, a seafood focused Thai restaurant, in 2016.[6][7] In 2025, Fish Cheeks opened a second location in Brooklyn.[8][9]

In 2023, Saesue opened Bangkok Supper Club, a Thai fine dining restaurant.[10]

In September 2025, Saesue opened Bub's Bakery, an allergen-free bakery in Manhattan.[11][12][13]

References

  1. ↑ Macabasco, Lisa Wong (2025-04-15). "How Fish Cheeks Cofounder Jenn Saesue Celebrates Thai New Year". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  2. ↑ Wells, Pete (2023-11-21). "Restaurant Review: A Fresh Look at Thai Food at Bangkok Supper Club". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  3. ↑ Fabricant, Florence (2025-09-23). "This Restaurant Revives the Artistic Spirit of '70s SoHo". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  4. ↑ Rubeck, Sonia (2025-12-05). "Inside a Modern Thai Dining Brand: Culture, Creativity and the Business of Nightlife". Observer. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  5. 1 2 "Jenn Saesue: Fish Cheeks". Busboy. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  6. ↑ Lassalle, Janelle (2022-03-01). "Meet Jennifer Saesue, the Visionary Behind NYC Thai Hotspot Fish Cheeks". Thrillist. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  7. ↑ Watch CBS Saturday Morning: The Dish: Fish Cheeks - Full show on CBS. Retrieved 2026-08-04 – via www.cbs.com.
  8. ↑ Camille, Jada (2025-05-21). "Fish Cheeks expands to Williamsburg, bringing cultural celebrations to new nabe • Brooklyn Paper". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  9. ↑ Sachs, Tony. "A Fish Cheeks In Brooklyn: The Popular Thai Eatery's New Location". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  10. ↑ McCart, Melissa (2023-09-11). "New York's Popular Thai Restaurant Fish Cheeks Opens a Sequel". Eater NY. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  11. ↑ Nordstrom, Leigh (2025-09-23). "Bub's Bakery Rethinks Allergen-free Baking Courtesy of Melissa Weller and Jenn Saesue". WWD. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  12. ↑ Wolfe, Kristin L. "The Buzz About Bub's Bakery, An Allergen-Free Haven In NYC". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  13. ↑ Ferst, Devra (2025-09-24). "Celebrated Baker Melissa Weller Opens Allergen-Free Bub's Bakery in Noho". Eater NY. Retrieved 2026-08-04.