3 MINUTES WITH CHEFS PAUL LAU & SHINTARO MIYAZAKI

What did you enjoy about working with each other for The Ritz-carlton Stellar Dining Series in Hong Kong?

Paul Lau (PL): It was a good opportunity to work closely with chef Miyazaki and understand how he produces his dishes. I can learn to appreciate beyond presentation and taste.

Shintaro Miyazaki (SM): I found it very exciting and enriching. One day, chef Lau cooked his barbecued pork for me, so I got to taste it! Chinese cuisine goes back a long way, and Japanese chefs like myself are continually inspired by it.

The greatest challenge?

SM: It’s my first time cooking in Hong Kong, so I had to get used to the

environment, especially since I speak mostly Japanese. For example, the list of ingredients was prepared in English. But I wasn’t too worried because I had a lot of confidence in chef Lau.

( Smiles)

PL: It’s not exactly a challenge, but I thought it was important to stay motivated in order to excel at this event. I’ve been cooking for more than 30 years, but this is the first time I’m working with another chef. It’s unusual!

How would you like to do next year’s edition?

PL: If I’m invited, I hope to have more chefs working on the same menu.

SM: Hey, how about having two chefs working on the same dish? ( Both laugh)