Mikuni Chef's Profile - Executive Chef Moon Kyung Soo (Singapore)
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Mikuni Chef's Profile - Executive Chef Moon Kyung Soo (Singapore)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Singapore - Gourmet restaurants
- Gourmet restaurants
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-10-27
NEW “MOON” RISING
Executive Chef Moon Kyung Soo helms Mikuni’s fabled kitchen. With an epicurean philosophy based on extracting the most out of every ingredient, his creations pay homage to the rich history of Japanese cuisine with flair and artisanship. Deep-knowledge in preparation and proper tools are paramount for the 36-year old culinarian. For him, these are the great equalisers of all cuisines, regardless of origin.
Chef Moon’s philosophy relies heavily on century-old Japanese culinary techniques and practices, which is deeply reflected in his dishes particularly in his signature Edomae Nigiri style sushi. “In creating authentic Japanese sushi, I focus on process and methods used by sushi chefs 140 years ago.
Ingredients such as sushi rice must be prepared with exact precision and must not contain sugar. A traditional Edomae sushi maintains a perfect balance in terms of the size of the fish and the volume of the rice to be used. The soya sauce must enhance the ingredients and must be customised to achieve optimum flavour,” said Chef Moon.
Although his culinary pedigree is deeply embedded in traditional Japanese style, Chef Moon is also an ardent follower of modern molecular movement in gastronomy. His signature Octopus Kari Kari Tempura is a reflection of his versatility as a Chef. This dish highlights his deft in juxtaposing two divergent cooking styles (traditional and modern). He vacuum seals the octopus meat and slow-cooks it for 30 minutes in precise temperature using sparkling water (Sous-vide style), before deep frying it to perfection. This technique does not only redefine the texture of the ingredient, creating a crispy coating that envelopes a juicy, tender core, but also produces more succulence for the meat. “Each ingredient has a unique character that must be respected and it is my commitment to maximise and utilise them the best way possible,” he added.
Chef Moon who has cooked for the royal family of the United Arab Emirates, and has served his masterfully-crafted sushi for Hollywood A-listers, an international football superstar and his fellow Korean – Rain, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and over 16 years of experience in Japanese culinary arts. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Chef Moon was most recently the Head Chef of “Hashi” Japanese Restaurant at the Armani Hotel Dubai and was also the former Chef de Cuisine of the Japanese “Fazaris” Restaurant at The Address Hotel in downtown Burj Dubai as well as the former Head Sushi Chef of Ariake Japanese Restaurant at The Shilla Hotel Dubai, which is amongst the leading hotels in the world.
About Fairmont Singapore
Fairmont Singapore, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ pioneer property in Asia comprises 769 guestrooms and suites, and offers a distinct collection of 16 restaurants and bars, the award-winning 50,000sqft Willow Stream Spa and the cutting-edge Raffles City Convention Centre, offering 70,000sqft of cutting-edge function space, with 27 meeting rooms. Strategically located in the heart of Singapore’s business, shopping and entertainment districts, Fairmont Singapore is where sophisticated travellers discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the Lion City.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties.
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