In the past decade, Mr. Trinh Lai’s was most recognized as a founder of multiple luxury restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City: Chill Sky Bar, Sorae, Qui Cuisine & Mixology, Envy Club and Chinese restaurant chain San Fu Lou… He grew up in Denmark, and was working as early as 14 years old in various positions in the F&B industry: from being a waiter to a bartender, restaurant manager… At the age of 18 – he started his own fast food store. This early success encouraged and gave him the confidence to acquire a Chinese restaurant and completely transform it into one of the hottest spot in town. At the age of 25, he had opened up to 9 outlets of restaurants and coffee shops in Denmark.

After transferring these restaurants to investors, Mr. Lai challenged himself again to create a new empire – EMG Element Management Group in 2017 with many exciting and exceptional projects: SKY XX, PRIME XXI, Z Lounge, OR Club, POSH Lounge, Lai, Towa, ROS, and Mister Lai Kitchen.