Owner

Catherine Lim

Born in Singapore

Career : Founder and owner of Ikan in Manchester's Portland Street opened 2005/6. The restaurant is the larger version of a smaller operation (Ikan Baby) in Sackville Street strated in 2003. Helped by daughter Deborah.

When she's not at the restaurant, the attractive and knowledgeable Catherine is flying home to the Far East on fact-finding missions for the latest innovations in Thai cuisine, Chinese fusion and dim sum.

Awards :

Newcomer Of The Year : Metro Life Restaurant Awards 2005

Finalist Interior Design Awards 2005 : Theme Magazine

"A sense of occasion . . . food worth dressing up for" Metro Life

"The most sophisticated Thai restaurant in the North" Dine Out Magazine

"Gordo is in danger of declaring this the best restaurant in Manchester"
Moving Manchester Magazine

"A sure fire hit" Hi-Life Diners Club

"A true taste of Thailand" Greater Manchester Chamber Of Commerce Magazine

www.ikanmanchester.com