Alexandre Ciriello in Tokyo for a unique collaboration.

Monde Sélection: A quality label and a unique culinary experience for our chef

It is with great honor and enthusiasm that we share this wonderful adventure: Monde Sélection, the renowned quality label, invited our chef—along with a select group of other Belgian chefs—to serve on a tasting jury. The panel’s mission was to award quality labels to various exceptional products.

But the experience didn’t end there! This opportunity also allowed our chef to rediscover Tokyo, Japan’s fascinating and vibrant capital. A city teeming with life, where modernity and tradition coexist on every street corner.

An Exceptional Event at the Belgian Embassy

On this unique occasion, our chef had the immense privilege of cooking at the Belgian Embassy during a prestigious event showcasing Belgian expertise. The event brought together an exclusive panel of influential figures: travel agents, investors, and major organizations, such as the renowned 50 Best Chefs Awards.

A Showcase for Belgian Cuisine

It was a dream opportunity for our chef, not only to draw inspiration from Japan’s rich culinary heritage but also to showcase his own cuisine. True to his distinctive and creative approach, he chose to elevate a dish inspired by Belgian and Japanese flavors:

• A mussel chawanmushi, delicately seasoned with vadouvan, myoga, and fried shiro kombu.

This dish, at the crossroads of cultures, captivated guests with its balance between tradition and modernity, and with its ability to tell a story through flavors.

An unforgettable experience

For our chef, this event was much more than just a culinary mission. It was a meeting of cultures, an exploration of new horizons, and an opportunity to proudly represent Belgian cuisine on the international stage.

Our chef returns from this journey with memories etched forever in his mind and renewed inspiration, ready to continue surprising and delighting your taste buds.