Time to shine – Singaporean and Malaysian chefs heading Japanese restaurants

Chefs (clockwise from top left) Brandon Low of Ikkoten, Sam Eo of Sushi Kawasemi, NIgel Loh of Miyoshi and Daniel Tan of Wakuda. PHOTOS: EUGENE TAN, MIYOSHI BY FAT COW
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SINGAPORE – They have toiled for years in the kitchens of Japanese restaurants, learning how to wash and cook rice; to make dashi; to gut, clean and filet fish; to make sushi; and to master all the techniques to present a traditional kaiseki meal.

Their mentors have shown them how to source, process and respect seasonal produce.

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