Chefs of WASO
Each recipe is crafted with care, wisdom, and refined technique to deliver the authentic taste of Japan.
Andy Poon - Senior Chef
A Chef with 20 Years of Experience
Chef Andy from Hong Kong is a senior chef with over 20 years of experience, having worked in five-star hotels in Hong Kong and London. He has a deep passion and dedication for Hong Kong cuisine and is committed to preserving and promoting the city’s rich culinary culture.
Chef’s Dishes - Andy Poon
See all
Hideki Hiwatashi - Executive Head Chef
Two Michelin-starred Former Executive Head Chef
Hideki Hiwatashi, who earned two Michelin stars as head chef at the long-established Kyoto restaurant Roan Kikunoi, brings to WASO an indispensable sensibility—one that cherishes the delicacy of Japanese cuisine and the beauty of the changing seasons.
Chef’s Dishes - Hideki Hiwatashi
See all
Nobumasa Sakaguchi - Head Sushi Chef
15 years at one Michelin-starred
The Japanese restaurant "Yamazato" located within the Hotel Okura, which holds one Michelin star. Nobumasa Sakaguchi, who has supported Yamazato in Tokyo and Amsterdam for 15 years, is responsible for everything from sourcing to preparation and product development, delivering high-quality sashimi to the table with his delicate eye for selection and skilled craftsmanship.
