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Your favourite memory of food?
I have so many. Growing up, I loved spending time with my grandmother in her kitchen, learning about Japanese cuisine and the basics of cooking. Both my mother and grandmother were great cooks so I have fond memories of creating dishes with them.
In terms of a restaurant memory, the best restaurant I have eaten at is Matsuhisa by Chef Nobu in LA. This was the first time I was introduced to Nikkei cuisine, which blew me away and inspired me to begin exploring the cuisine.
What would you say is the most challenging part of your job?
Leading a kitchen, one of the biggest challenges is keeping my team motivated, particularly with a new opening. It can sometimes be overwhelming; however, I try my best to keep spirits high - it's something I am constantly working at.
Do you have a personal mantra or motto that drives the way you cook food?
Always try to find the best way to prepare a dish. I make sure to use fresh local ingredients as much as possible and respect each ingredient in a manner that amplifies its flavours.
If you could cook for a high-profile personality, who would it be and what would you serve him or her?
Honestly? I really would just choose to serve good food to my close friends and family. I have always gravitated towards big BBQs with family and friends. I enjoy good food which can be shared in more of a communal setting. Food is something that brings people and cultures together and this is what's special to me.
How often do you eat out? What's your favourite place around town?
I do eat out a lot; however, I am really easy when it comes to deciding on where to eat. I really couldn't choose a favourite as it depends on what I feel like having on that day.
After cooking all day, do you cook for yourself at home too?
Not as much as you'd think! However, I do like to cook and enjoy a meal with
my wife.
You're asked to invent an unusual dish - what would it be?
My dish wouldn't necessarily contain a specific ingredient but instead would become something memorable. Something you taste and you automatically want more.
Who do you admire most in the culinary world, and why?
My grandmother and mother. They have always inspired me to create from a young age when I would watch them transform leftovers into an amazing meal. Food should never be unapproachable. It should be a way to express oneself, just like art.
Favourite comfort food?
Any egg dish. I think eggs are the most versatile ingredient in the kitchen. You can make something quick and elegant in a matter of minutes with eggs.
One ingredient/dish you can't stand?
Soya sauce. I think it gives most dishes a complex.
If you could choose a last meal, what would it be?
Stir-fry bitter melon. I love this dish when its cooked right; it's a simple dish for those who appreciate the complex flavours.
What is your favourite culinary destination, and why?
Okinawa - a spectacular destination comprising of more than 150 islands located between Taiwan and Japan, famous for its tropical climate, broad breaches and coral reefs. I urge everyone to visit and you will understand why it's such a food destination for me!
Where can we find you, when you're not in the kitchen?
At home with my family.
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