MOST SUCCESSFUL WOMEN 2025 | 2025
May Chow
Founder Chef
May Chow, the Canadian-born, Hong Kong-based chef behind Little Bao and Happy Paradise, has revolutionized Hong Kong’s culinary scene by blending Eastern and Western traditions. Her iconic Bao Burger debuted in 2009, propelling her to fame. Since opening Little Bao in 2013 and Happy Paradise, she has earned global acclaim, including the Asia’s Best Female Chef award in 2017. In 2025, she will launch her new collective brand, “May Chow". A board member of Eat Forum and Save Hong Kong F&B, May is also a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, diversity, and female empowerment, solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in food and social advocacy.