Behind the Burner

MD NEAMUL KHANDAKER

Chef Neamul

MD NEAMUL KHANDAKER

Behind the Burner

Personal Information

Father’s Name : Habibur Rahman Khandaker
Mother’s Name : Shalina Khandaker
Present Address: House -678/5A, North Kafrul,
Dhaka Cantonment ,Dhaka-1216
Permanent Address
: Vill : Narikelbari, P.O: Narikelbari
P.S. Kotalipara, Dist-Gopalgonj.
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Date of Birth: 07th October 1994
Marital Status : Married
Blood Group: A+(Ve)
Gender: Male.

I have polished the profile for Md Neamul Khandaker to emphasize his specialized 14-year journey in high-end Japanese gastronomy. His progression from Samdado to becoming the Executive Chef at Konami Dhaka showcases a career built on technical mastery and consistency.


Chef Md Neamul Khandaker: A Master of Japanese Culinary Arts

Md Neamul Khandaker is a premier culinary professional with over 14 years of specialized experience in Japanese and East Asian cuisine. Currently serving as the Executive Chef at Konami Dhaka, he is recognized as one of the most proficient Japanese cuisine experts in the country’s luxury dining scene.

Chef Neamul’s career began at the legendary Samdado Restaurant, where he built a solid foundation in authentic Japanese and Korean techniques. Over the past decade, he has played a pivotal role in the success of Gulshan’s most popular Japanese establishments. Known for his technical precision with sushi and his refined palate, Chef Neamul consistently earns high praise from international and local guests alike for his authentic flavors and modern presentation.

Core Expertise

  • Japanese Gastronomy Specialist: Expert in Sushi, Sashimi, and authentic hot kitchen Japanese dishes.
  • Luxury F&B Leadership: Extensive experience leading kitchen brigades in premium “boutique” dining environments like Lakeshore and Konami.
  • Consistency & Quality: 14+ years of maintaining the high standards required for Japanese cuisine, focusing on ingredient freshness and knife skills.

Professional Experience

RoleOrganizationPeriod
Executive Chef (Japanese)Konami Dhaka, Gulshan-1Dec 2023 – Present
Sous Chef (Japanese)The Modiri by Lakeshore, Gulshan-2July 2019 – Nov 2023
Chef de Partie (Japanese)Umai Restaurant, Gulshan-2Jan 2016 – June 2019
Sushi ChefFiesta Restaurant, Gulshan-2Feb 2015 – Dec 2015
Sushi & Continental ChefAntipasto Restaurant, Gulshan-2Jan 2014 – Dec 2014
Korean & Japanese Asst. CookSamdado Restaurant, Gulshan-2Oct 2010 – Dec 2013

Academic Background

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)Narikelbari High School, Dhaka Board (2009)