Tetsuya Wakuda facts for kids
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Tetsuya Wakuda (和久田 哲也, Wakuda Tetsuya) OAM (born 18 June 1959) is a famous Japanese-born Australian chef. He lives and works in Sydney, Australia. Many people know him from his TV appearances, including being a judge on Junior MasterChef Australia.
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About Tetsuya Wakuda
Early Life and Moving to Australia
Tetsuya Wakuda was born on June 18, 1959, in Hamamatsu, Japan. When he was 22 years old, he visited Australia for the first time. He liked it so much that he decided to stay.
Starting His Cooking Journey
In 1983, Tetsuya met a well-known Sydney chef named Tony Bilson. Tony hired Tetsuya to make sushi at his restaurant, Kinsela's. Here, Tetsuya learned classic French cooking skills. He combined these with his Japanese background to create a special style called fusion cooking. This means mixing different food traditions. Tetsuya realized at Kinsela's that he truly loved to cook.
After working for others, Tetsuya decided to open his own restaurant. He chose a small place in a Sydney suburb called Rozelle.
Tetsuya's Restaurant
Opening in Rozelle
Tetsuya's first restaurant, named Tetsuya's, opened in 1989 in Rozelle, Sydney. It quickly became very popular. By 1992, it earned "Three Hats" from The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide. This is a big award for restaurants in Australia.
In 2000, Tetsuya's moved to a bigger spot in the heart of Sydney's city center.
His Famous Dish
One of Tetsuya's most famous dishes is the Confit of Ocean Trout. Many people say it's one of the most photographed dishes in the world! It's known for its pure, clean flavors.
Awards and Recognition
Tetsuya Wakuda has received many awards for his amazing cooking. In 2005, he was given the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award recognized his help in developing Australian food and his support for charities.
His restaurants have also won top honors. For example, Tetsuya's received "Two Michelin Stars" in the Singapore Michelin Guide in 2018. It also earned "4 Chef Hats" from the Australian Good Food Guide in 2021.
Waku Ghin Restaurant
In 2010, Tetsuya opened his second restaurant, Waku Ghin, in Singapore. It is located at Marina Bay Sands. This restaurant offers a special 10-course tasting menu. Waku Ghin has also earned "Two Michelin Stars" from the Michelin Guide since 2017. It is considered one of the best restaurants in the world.
Wakuda Restaurant in the USA
In 2022, Tetsuya Wakuda opened his first restaurant in the United States. It's called Wakuda and is located in The Venetian Las Vegas hotel on the famous Las Vegas Strip.
