Chef Interview
5 min.
A Decade of ‘Mat’: The Rise of Korean ‘Taste’ Around the World
Eight Korean chefs around the world reflect on the past, present and future of Korean cuisine and its global ascent.
9 min.
From Folk Song to Feast: Jordy Navarra’s Bahay Kubo Dish Reinvents Local Filipino Food
At MICHELIN-Starred Toyo Eatery in the Philippines, the iconic “Bahay Kubo” song is transformed into a dish of 18 vegetables that redefines Filipino food.
1 min.
Introducing KHAO, Tokyo’s First One MICHELIN Star Thai Restaurant
The Jimbocho restaurant offers a set-course menu, blending authentic Thai flavors with seasonal Japanese ingredients.
3 min.
Refined and Pure Simplicity: Crafting Flavor at Two-MICHELIN-Starred Octavium
At Hong Kong’s Two-MICHELIN-Starred Octavium, Chef Giuseppe de Vuono transforms simplicity into art, revealing the essence of ingredients — and even the purest water — with precision, restraint, and intention.
6 min.
Two Chefs, Two Stars: Chefs Ensui and Hakuun on their Shared Success
After training together at RyuGin, chefs Ryusuke Ito of Ensui and Shingo Sakamoto of Hakuun reflect on their parallel journey from One to Two MICHELIN Stars.
9 min.
Feeding the Family: An Inside Look at Staff Meals in Asia's MICHELIN Restaurants
What chefs at Asia’s top MICHELIN restaurants cook for each other, and why the ritual of family meal is central to their kitchens.
10 min.
Asia's Chefs Unfiltered: The Hidden Passions Behind the Kitchen Doors
Eight of Asia's top chefs reveal the secret lives that fuel their creativity beyond the kitchen.
4 min.
What Thai Chefs *Really* Want You to Eat and Where to Find It
Think Thai food begins and ends with phad Thai? Think again.
4 min.
From Stalls to Stars: Street Food’s Mark on Asia’s Cuisine
MICHELIN-Starred restaurant chefs from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore share how street food continues to define Asia’s dining identity.
4 min.
To Be Kids Again: Massimo Bottura on Tortellini and Cooking with Childlike Wonder
As Osteria Francescana marks its 30th anniversary, the chef who turned tortellini into a philosophy reflects on tradition, play and why the future of food belongs to the dreamers.
3 min.
Légume: Asia’s First-Ever MICHELIN-Starred Vegan Restaurant
Owner-chef Sung Si-woo turned concern for his mother’s meat allergy into a groundbreaking path for plant-based cuisine in South Korea.
4 min.
No Dairy, No Limits: The Reinvention That Earned Amber a Third MICHELIN Star
After 16 years with two MICHELIN stars, Amber finally earned its third through ditching dairy, climbing mountains, and redefining fine French cuisine.
5 min.
Filipino Chef Johanne Siy’s Singapore is a Feast of Memories and Bold Flavours
Filipino-born, Singapore-trained, and globally seasoned, chef Johanne Siy has made a name for herself at Lolla with bold, generous flavours that speak of home. Here, she shares the places that fuel her cravings, nostalgia, and inspiration.
3 min.
Corey Lee's Buckwheat Jeon is Proof That the Soul of Cooking Starts at Home
In a world chasing the new, Corey Lee of 3-Star Benu looks back. Today, he revisits the flavours of his Korean heritage through a humble yet profound dish of buckwheat jeon, a loving tribute to the unspoken rituals of Korean home kitchens and dishes.
6 min.
Three MICHELIN Stars, Now What? Chefs on Evolution Beyond Excellence
What happens when a restaurant has attained three MICHELIN Stars? Described as the pinnacle of culinary achievement, the Everest of fine dining, many chefs will say that achieving the coveted accolade is just the beginning. In Singapore, where the food scene is both ruthless and exhilarating, the Lion City's top chefs reveal what comes after three MICHELIN Stars — and why staying on top is even harder than getting there.
6 min.
Life Beyond the Olive Tree: André Chiang’s Homecoming Chapter
Back in Singapore for his Homecoming residency at Raffles Hotel, we catch up with André Chiang and ask him about life so far, and where he is heading as he approaches his next decade in life.
3 min.
Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong Pays Homage to Mushrooms with Nespresso Exclusive Selection Coffee
Cheffe Vicky Lau of two-MICHELIN-Starred TATE Dining Room in Hong Kong uses expressions of Nespresso’s Exclusive Selection Galápagos coffee to bring out the earthy flavours of mushroom in a mesmerising dish.
