Presenter and TV Roles

Julie Lin is an established and respected presenter within the television industry and a renowned chef, celebrated for her culinary expertise and charismatic on-screen presence. Her diverse portfolio reflects her versatility and passion for food, earning her a prominent place in both national and international broadcasting. With her engaging personality and deep knowledge of culinary arts, Julie has become a beloved figure, captivating audiences with her cooking demonstrations and insightful food journeys. Her collaborations with notable personalities and participation in various high-profile programs have solidified her reputation as a trusted and influential voice in the culinary world.

Scotland's Presenter for BBC Food Fest National
Regular Chef on Saturday Kitchen
Netflix Somebody Feed Phil Chef and Restauranteur
BBC Countryfile with Dame Judi Dench 
The Hairy Bikers Go North
BBC Morning Live 
STV Julie and Jimmy's Hot Wok's Presenter and Host
BBC's Corner Store Cook Off 

Cook Books 

SAMA SAMA released May 2025 published with Penguin Ebury 

From successful restaurateur and Saturday Kitchen favourite Julie Lin, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie’s identity (Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish) with heart-warming stories of food and self-discovery, reminding us that food is the thread that ties us all together.

Through 90 delicious recipes, Julie encourages you to test your palette, adjust recipes to your liking and broaden your ideas of authenticity. Rather than lengthy recipes and complex processes, her ‘agak-agak’ style is about cooking with soul, creating accessible dishes with explosive flavours, such as Chilli Crisp Puttanesca, Steak au Sichuan Poivre and Kaya Croissant-and-Butter Pudding.

Podcasts

OutOut Podcast
In addition to her television work, Julie co-hosts the OutOut Podcast alongside Aarti Joshi and Up Next Studios, where they explore various food and lifestyle topics and taboo discussions.

Use Your Noodle
She also runs her own recipe channel, Use Your Noodle, which has become a go-to resource for home cooks looking to explore innovative and delicious recipes.

Restaurants

Julie’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through her restaurant ventures. She opened her first restaurant, Julie's Kopitiam, in 2017. The restaurant quickly became a local favourite and was Michelin Recommended every year it was in operation. Building on this success, Julie co-founded Ga Ga which has been celebrated as the 'Best Restaurant in Scotland' and is highly recommended in Glasgow and throughout the UK for its exceptional Asian and Malaysian cuisine. The restaurant’s design, which Julie played an integral role in, is a tasteful and respectful fusion of her heritage, creating an inviting and authentic dining experience.

Community

Recognised as one of the top 20 most influential women in Scotland, Julie is deeply committed to her community. She teaches cooking and restaurant skills to children and serves as a keynote speaker at events aimed at inspiring the younger generation to pursue culinary careers.

Writing

Julie's writing career has developed to extend to her contributing and writing for esteemed publications such as Conde Naste, The Observer, The Guardian, Courier Magazine, BBC Food, and Vice. She is a regular recipe developer and opinion writer.