Takashi Ando
Head chef
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
One of the latest additions to Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates’ team, Takashi, the hotel’s Japanese master chef, has enthusiastically thrown himself into popularising his passion for authentic Japanese food with immense success.
Takashi firmly believes that the secret to success in the food and beverage industry is to find a master in what you want to learn and that is exactly what he did, training under acclaimed Japanese master chef Nobutoshi Kiura from Nadaman restaurant.
A specialist in Kaiseki food, he modelled his skills after those of his master - Japanese cuisine focusing on individually served dishes, such as sushi, sashimi, hot dishes and pastries which he has introduced to the Dubai culinary scene.
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Whether cooking for heads of state, celebrities or the man off the street, Takashi prepares his meals with passion and care.
He is licensed in the preparation of Fugu (Puffer) fish, a difficult and precise qualification awarded by the Tokyo F&Bindustry, which is usually given only after two years of rigorous and intensive training in the art of Fugu preparation.
Due to the toxic nature of the ingredient if incorrectly prepared, this qualification is only awarded to highly trained chefs under stringent controls.
Chef Ando’s ability to prepare this acclaimed delicacy places him in an elite circle of world-class chefs, making him one of the few true masters of Japanese cuisine in Dubai.
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Oct 11, 2009 , United Arab Emirates
It is truly an honor to be part of your team. Such a short time working with him, but you will see how optimistic this person is. Worthy to be our "Chef of the Year." You are undeniably the best, chef Galo!!!
Oct 11, 2009 , New Zealand
Congradulatons lionel, The abilty to cook is one thing, to be able to to teach as well is another. I am twice the chef becauce of your guidance and knowledge. I am privilaged to have trained under you , worked with you and have your future guidance. There is nothing more i can say than thank. No ...