30/03/2026
Many people think I simply opened a restaurant.
But in truth, this place is the answer I fought for with my life.
14 years ago, my body started to fail me.
A thyroid condition caused me to gain 20kg in a short time,
and soon after, more health issues followed.
At first, doctors prescribed medication.
But later, they looked at me seriously and said:
If you continue, your liver and kidneys may not be able to handle it.
That moment… I broke down.
I was forced into a very restricted diet:
Fish
Chicken
Green vegetables
But I’ve always loved food.
During that time, I lost a lot of joy.
Later,a friend encouraged me to study nutrition.
That was when I truly understood one simple truth: You are what you eat.
I began to change the way I eat.
Slowly adjusting. Slowly rebuilding.
And little by little, my body started to recover.
Back then, I believed:
As long as I put my heart into creating healthy food, people would appreciate it.
But reality… was not that simple.
When I chose to cook without MSG,
and insisted on using better ingredients,
many people questioned me:
“No MSG… will it even taste good?”
Some customers even left after hearing that.
That moment… hurt, I doubted myself.
But I realized:
Everyone has their own choices
And I simply chose a path that suits me~
In 2018, I founded
Celebs Hot Pot now known as Qristina’s Kitchen
Today, it is more than just a restaurant.
A place for food you can trust
A space where you can dine and sing
A place to gather, celebrate, and create memories
But to me—
It is proof that I made it through my lowest point
and chose to keep going.
One thing I truly want to say:
I’m not here to prove others wrong.
I simply went through a time
when even “what to eat” was no longer my choice.
And because of that,
I value every meal — and every choice — much more today.
