Meet the finalists of the 57th Prix International ArsNova de Cuisine d’Auteur before the final on February 4, 2025. Today, Ryo Motegi, representing Japan.
Chef Motegi has spent a large part of his career with the Hotel Prince group, taking part in numerous competitions that have won him a series of awards.
Shaped by his childhood spent close to nature, he has retained a philosophy of gratitude towards it and a refined sense of aesthetics.
His nature-friendly cooking seeks to understand each ingredient in depth, focusing on cooking and seasoning techniques that maximise their individuality. The resulting dishes express the beauty and power of nature, while her innovative techniques elevate them to the status of culinary experiences.