It is rare for two brothers to emigrate from a foreign country and to unite with a distinct vision and purpose to establish an extraordinarily successful venture in a brief amount of time.
Visionaries Chef Michael Ton and brother Steven Ton cultivated their dream by opening the doors of basa Modern Vietnamese restaurant in Louisville, KY in March of 2007.
basa is a true reflection of their lifelong passion. The Ton brother’s dedication to excellence is seen through their cuisine, service, and ambiance. By infusing their authentic Vietnamese cuisine with local ingredients and modern techniques the restaurant has captured their vision and is a true reflection of their talent and ambition.
Michael and Steven Ton immigrated with their family to the United States in 1975 from South Vietnam. Combined they have over 20 years industry experience. Michael Ton, a 1995 graduate from the Culinary Institute of America, was formerly at the Boston Harbor Hotel, Biba, Top of the Hub, and most recently at Banners a private luxury restaurant located at the Fleet Center in Boston. Steven Ton has spent the majority of his career specializing as a manager in Boston area restaurants, North Carolina, and most recently worked for the Myriad Group based in Manhattan.
