Nando Chang

Chinese-Peruvian chef whose family immigrated from China to Peru. Won 2025 James Beard Best Chef: South and Food & Wine Best New Chef 2023. Itamae AO closed August 2025; seeking new Miami location for Nikkei cuisine.

Career

• Chef/Co-Owner at Maty's, Miami (2021-2025)
• Chef/Partner at Phuc Yea, Miami (2017-2021)
• Sous Chef at The Dutch, Miami (2015-2017)