30 Years of Experience.
Chef. Consultant.
Restaurateur.
Entrepreneur.
TV Personality.
Author. Culinary Explorer.
Australian-Finnish Tomi Björck is Finland’s most cherished restaurateur and celebrity chef. Michelin-trained and globally inspired - based in Sydney, Australia, Tomi collaborates with clients worldwide and regularly travels across the globe for consulting projects, events, and new ventures. With multiple restaurants in Finland, Sweden and Australia, 20 television series, six cookbooks, and a resume spanning some of the finest restaurants in Spain, London, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Sydney – he has made his mark in Australia, Finland and beyond.
While Tomi's roots are in fine dining, his passion lies in creating exceptional hospitality experiences. With 30 years of hands-on experience across diverse cuisines, cultures, and markets, he has launched and operated award-winning venues around the world.
Today, Tomi helps turn hospitality dreams into reality. Trusted by some of the world's leading brands, he combines creativity, operational excellence, and commercial insight to bring ambitious concepts to life.
“After 30 years in hospitality, my greatest passion is helping others turn hospitality dreams into realities.” - Tomi Björck
my restaurant concepts
BESUTO - Sydney, Australia est. 2021 - Japanese Omakase
SANCHOME - Helsinki, Finland est. 2022 - Japanese Restaurant & Bar
ROKU OMAKASE - Helsinki, Finland est. 2022 - Exclusive Japanese Omakase
BOON NAM - Helsinki, Finland est. 2020 - Thai Restaurant & Bar
LILY LEE - Helsinki, Finland est. 2020 - Chinese Restaurant & Bar
VENTUNO - Helsinki, Finland est. 2018 - Modern Italian Restaurant
BLANCA DINING - Sydney, Australia est. 2017 - Modern Japanese Restaurant
BLANCA BAR - Sydney, Australia est. 2018 - Izakaya Restaurant & Bar
BRONDA - Helsinki, Finland est. 2014 - Modern Brasserie
FARANG - Stockholm, Sweden est. 2013 - Modern Thai Restaurant & Bar
BOULEVARD SOCIAL - Helsinki, Finland est. 2012 - Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar
GAIJIN - Helsinki, Finland est. 2011 - Modern Japanese Restaurant & Bar
FARANG - Helsinki, Finland est. 2009 - Modern Thai Restaurant & Bar
Awards and Achievements
MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Recommendations - years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 / Restaurant Boon Nam
MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Recommendation - years 2021, 2022 / Restaurant Lily Lee
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand / Restaurant Farang Helsinki
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand / Restaurant Gaijin
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand / Restaurant Boulevard Social
Waverly Council Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year / Restaurant Blanca Dining, 2018
Restaurant of the Year / Restaurant Farang Helsinki, 2011
Junior MasterChef Nomination 2018 / Kultainen Venla
Management Event Awards / Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014
JCI Finland / Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014
Finlands Most Positive Influencer / Helsinki, 2013
Pro Gala / Entrepreneur of the Year, 2013
Ernst & Young (EY) / Entrepreneur of the Year, 2013
Chef of the Year Competition Finland / Third Place, 2005
Nordic Challenge International Competition / Young Chef of the year, 2005
Nordic Challenge International Competition / Fourth Place for team, 2005
