Ambrose Chiang, a key member of Hong Kong’s hospitality scene before his departure to New York, has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, the consultant shared in a post on Instagram on May 24.
The Australian-born Hong Konger founded Project Ambrose Consultancy in 2019, aiding the growth and development of Hong Kong’s top fine-casual and fine-dining restaurants.
In his Instagram announcement on his diagnosis, Ambrose shares, “Walked into the ER thinking a constant sharp pain might have derived from stress, overeating, eating too fast, gluten, or dairy. Came out of here shocked and speechless as a colon cancer patient. Here a thank you shout-out to the incredible team of doctors and nurses who took great care of me in the past few nights. Thank you so so much for your work.”
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up by Ellia Park and Saori Minakawa of NA:EUN Hospitality to support the costs of Ambrose’s hospitalisation, chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy.
NA:EUN Hospitality is a New York City-based restaurant group focused on Korean fine-dining. Ambrose joined as a general manager of the group in April 2024. The fundraiser has exceeded its goal of USD130,000 for the first eight weeks of care for Ambrose.
Those interested in supporting Ambrose with his hospitalisation, chemotherapy, medication, and medical care can donate here.
