Relais & Châteaux is a world in and of itself, unlike any other. A warm, welcoming, gourmet affair awaits where outstanding quality is coupled with each individual property's passion for their own region and its terroir.
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Relais & Châteaux offers you a veritable world tour. Whatever the occasion, however long you stay, each of our hotels will offer you the very best of its culture and region. Our TV Channel See our thematic videos
When you experience Relais & Châteaux, you experience a whole array of sensations. Each of our properties offers the opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled range of sensory experiences, where the beauty of a particular place, the warmth of the hospitality and the quality of the cuisine are in perfect harmony. Scents and tastes, landscapes and colours make every stay a rare and intense experience.
Discover the excellent cuisine served in our properties: traditional or contemporary, it never fails to be wonderfully creative. This creativity is recognised throughout the world, as our Grands Chefs are considered to be the pinnacle of fine dining.
I grew up in Hamamatsu, Japan, which is near Mount Fuji. From an early age I loved food and I loved fishing. I came to Australia in 1982 to get away from Japan and to learn English. Cooking followed!
I am inspired by tastes of other chefs and the culinary traditions of Japan.
What was your most moving culinary experience? Dining in a restaurant called Kahala, which is in Osaka. Chef Mori’s skills, flavors, and textures are precise. His cuisine is just amazing!
The most amusing kitchen incident you ever witnessed? Charlie Trotter’s 20th anniversary two years ago. I worked with chefs Charlie Trotter, Ferran Adria, Thomas Keller, Heston Blumenthal, and Daniel Boulud. The energy and excitement in the kitchen were unforgettable.
Your best piece of advice for amateur chefs? Of course, enjoy the dishes, but also enjoy the process of cooking. Spend time together in the kitchen with friends or people you love.
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