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Becoming a Chef: How a Venezuelan Chef Redefines Peruvian Cuisine in Tokyo Ft. Santiago Fernandez

Becoming a Chef: How a Venezuelan Chef Redefines Peruvian Cuisine in Tokyo Ft. Santiago Fernandez

Update: 2025-01-26

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What’s it like for a Venezuelan chef to cook for Ferran Adrià in Tokyo while redefining Peruvian cuisine on Japanese soil? Chef Santiago Fernandez reveals how he blends cultures, respects traditions, and carves a unique culinary path in one of the world’s most competitive food scenes—all while staying true to his roots.

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Becoming a Chef: How a Venezuelan Chef Redefines Peruvian Cuisine in Tokyo Ft. Santiago Fernandez

Becoming a Chef: How a Venezuelan Chef Redefines Peruvian Cuisine in Tokyo Ft. Santiago Fernandez