Sacramento RegionSacramento chef Billy Ngo of Kru semifinalist for prestigious James Beard AwardFebruary 14, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezBuu “Billy” Ngo, a co-owner and chef at Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, is in the running for Best California Chef. He’s the only chef competing who represents Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.