Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What happens when Cacio e Pepe meets cheong fun noodles? Chef John Javier of Caia is here to show us how it’s done.
In this episode of Yes, Chef!, we get into the kitchen with Chef John for a very untraditional take on an Italian classic, as he swaps pasta for silky cheong fun noodles and adds his signature Asian twist.
But that's not all. Chef John gives us a tour of Caia, reveals his essential kitchen ingredient, shares his god-tier condiment, talks about the chefs and restaurants that shaped his cooking, and spills his best London food recommendations.
We also find out:
🍜 Why Cacio e Pepe works with cheong fun noodles
🔥 What happens inside Caia's open kitchen and fire pit
🇵🇭 How Chef John's Filipino roots influence his cooking
🥔 His definitive answer on the best way to eat potatoes
🍳 His favourite way to eat eggs
🍰 Where to find the best dessert in London
🌶️ His favourite cheap eats in West London
👨🍳 The chef he'd most like to cook for
Chef John Javier is the chef behind Caia, a London restaurant bringing together Asian flavours, open-fire cooking, cocktails and a late-night atmosphere.
📍 Caia, 46 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PR
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What happens when Cacio e Pepe meets cheong fun noodles? Chef John Javier of Caia is here to show us how it’s done.
In this episode of Yes, Chef!, we get into the kitchen with Chef John for a very untraditional take on an Italian classic, as he swaps pasta for silky cheong fun noodles and adds his signature Asian twist.
But that's not all. Chef John gives us a tour of Caia, reveals his essential kitchen ingredient, shares his god-tier condiment, talks about the chefs and restaurants that shaped his cooking, and spills his best London food recommendations.
We also find out:
🍜 Why Cacio e Pepe works with cheong fun noodles
🔥 What happens inside Caia's open kitchen and fire pit
🇵🇭 How Chef John's Filipino roots influence his cooking
🥔 His definitive answer on the best way to eat potatoes
🍳 His favourite way to eat eggs
🍰 Where to find the best dessert in London
🌶️ His favourite cheap eats in West London
👨🍳 The chef he'd most like to cook for
Chef John Javier is the chef behind Caia, a London restaurant bringing together Asian flavours, open-fire cooking, cocktails and a late-night atmosphere.
📍 Caia, 46 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PR
Subscribe to Time Out London for the best restaurants, food, things to do and places to visit across the city.
