Our Story
Please note that the ILMU concept pop-up has ended. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and much love to the local press that trekked all the way to Bothell to try our food and write such lovely words about us. Onwards and upwards...
In the same way a cocoa pod or coffee seed has the memory of where it comes from so too does a chef. ILMU, meaning "knowledge" in Malay, is a new concept fine dining experience located inside T55 Pâtisserie. Chef Fai, on a lifelong quest for culinary knowledge, invites you to explore his world of cuisine through his lens - a Singaporean-born Chef, raised amongst Peranakan family meals, the famous Singapore hawker centers, and classically trained from the paramount hotels in Singapore to Michelin restaurants in France.
Our Philosophy
We’ve come a long way from our tiny booth at the local Farmer’s Markets though our goal has always remained the same. We aim to make food that is approachable, subtle, and refined. Everyday we strive to create and share something that truly matters to us, but more importantly, food should always aspire to unite us. It is within this unity that relationships are strengthened and beyond the simple goal of introducing you to new and unexpected flavors we are grateful to be able to play a small role in the memories you create over shared meals.
Visit Us
Whether you’ve been a regular for years or visiting for the first time, we look forward to seeing you and sharing our passion for cuisine and great service. ILMU & T55 are locally owned, minority owned, and woman owned. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting a small business.