Michael Chow Combined Food and Art to Turn Restaurants Into Cultural Spaces; Here's His Net Worth

Celebrated restaurateur, artist, and interior designer Michael Chow is also an actor and author with a $300 million net worth, as per Celebrity Net Worth. His upscale Mr Chow chain of restaurants has become a symbol of luxury dining and has attracted the attention of numerous celebrities. Chow's career is a fusion of entrepreneurship and art, as he has held on to creative pursuits despite his foray into hospitality. He created an entire experience with his intricate interior design and paintings from prominent artists of the era, which made Mr Chow's restaurants stand out. His establishments aren't just eateries, but they became cultural spaces that gained popularity for gallery celebrations. His life, growth, and popularity have been covered alongside a glimpse of his personal life, in the recent HBO documentary "AKA Mr. Chow."

What are Michael Chow's sources of income?

Michael Chow's restaurant chain remains his main source of income with its Pekinese Chinese cuisine and elegant ambiance. His acting in films, painting, architecture, and designing of high-end properties have also added to his income.

Business ventures

Chow's most notable business venture is the creation of Mr Chow, a restaurant chain that began in London's Knightsbridge district in 1968. The chain has expanded to locations in various cities, including London, New York, Miami, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, and more.

Apart from the restaurant business, Michael Chow has had an illustrious career in painting and architecture. He has held gallery shows in London, designed all of his restaurants, and even contributed to the design of Giorgio Armani stores and his own properties.

Real estate and total assets

In addition to his net worth, Chow and his wife, Eva, own a 30,000-square-foot mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, which they listed for sale at $78 million in 2018. His property is in close proximity to famous homes including the Playboy Mansion, as well as residences of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Jimmy Iovine, and Diddy. Chow's collection of contemporary art and furniture also holds considerable value.

Social media following

Personal life

When it comes to personal life, Chow was married to Welsh model and Vogue magazine creative director Grace Coddington in 1968, but they divorced a year later. He subsequently married jewelry designer and model Tina Lutz in 1972, with whom he had a daughter and a son before a divorce in 1989. In 1992, he married Eva Chun, with whom he had a child named Asia, but they got divorced in 2017. Two years after that, Chow married Vanessa Rano, with whom he has two children named Phoenix and Skye.

FAQs

Is Michael Chow still involved in the restaurant business?

Yes, he continues to be actively involved in his restaurant business, Mr Chow.

What is Mr Chow's?

Mr Chow's is a series of upscale Chinese restaurants founded by British-Chinese restaurateur Michael Chow.