Hiroyasu Kawate

Previously: Sous Chef at Quintessence; Stage at L'Astrance. Mentored by Shuzo Kishida, Pascal Barbot. Kawate opened Florilège in 2009 at age 27. Known for pioneering plant-forward fine dining in Japan before sustainability became mainstream. Won Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award at World's 50 Best 201...

Japanese culinary tradition

Mentored by Shuzo Kishida, Pascal Barbot.