Meet the star Hong Kong chefs behind restaurants Plaisance, Mono and more
From chef Stefanie Leung's exclusive OOAK Lamma and Mauro Colagreco's sustainable Plaisance to Masaaki Miyakawa's Michelin-starred sushi and Ricardo Chaneton's French-Latin fusion, discover their unique stories and gastronomic innovations. 1. Discover OOAK Lamma, chef Stefanie Leung's hidden culinary oasis on Hong Kong's Lamma Island
Nestled in a picturesque seaside residence in Luk Chau village and designed by her father, acclaimed interior designer Steve Leung, this unique sanctuary offers a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Chef Leung's invite-only retreat OOAK Lamma focuses on local produce and exquisite dishes, and redefines private dining. 2. Master chef Masaaki Miyakawa's Michelin-starred journey from Hong Kong to Japan and back to Macau
Miyakawa, renowned for elevating Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong to three Michelin stars, reflects on a culinary journey that saw him achieve more critical acclaim in Japan before returning to the Greater Bay Area to open Sushi Kissho at the Raffles hotel in Galaxy Macau. Specialising in Edomae sushi, Miyakawa offers fresh, seasonal ingredients and an engaging, entertaining preparation experience. 3. ChoyChoy Kitchen chef Grace Choy's story takes in Hong Kong, Japan and an award-winning cookbook
Hong Kong-born chef Choy transformed her passion for cooking into a successful restaurant after getting fired three times from office jobs. Discover her journey from a mahjong shop childhood to becoming a Cantonese cuisine expert, and now educating Japanese audiences about authentic Hong Kong flavours. Chef Ricardo Chaneton at his Latin American restaurant Mono, in Hong Kong's Central neighbourhood. The Venezuelan talks about how he fell in love with cooking, and about living in a city he loves. Photo: Sun Yeung 4. Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton of Mono restaurant talks of his passion for French cooking and finding a home in Hong Kong
Chaneton shares his journey from a rebellious youth to becoming the head chef of Mono, a Latin American restaurant in Hong Kong. Embracing French culinary techniques, the chef discusses his passion for cooking, the challenges he has faced, and his deep connection to the city he now calls home. 5. Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco champions local organic produce and sustainable dining at Plaisance
Argentine chef Colagreco, renowned for his three-Michelin-star Mirazur in France – voted World's Best Restaurant in 2019 – is committed to using local, seasonal produce at his new Hong Kong restaurant, Plaisance. Discover how this Unesco goodwill ambassador for biodiversity prioritises sustainability and educates diners about the origins of their food, from farm to plate.
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