MOON KYUNG SOO

Culinary Director Moon Kyung Soo takes the helm at SUSHISAMBA Dubai, a dining concept that celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil, and Peru. The award-winning chef brings over 22 years of experience to the role, with an extensive portfolio of award-winning restaurants in Asia, UAE, and Australia. His renowned energy, vibrant spirit, and voracious appetite for discovery have earned him a distinguished reputation in the world of gastronomy. From his home country in Korea, where he received training on traditional Japanese edomae sushi and kaiseki cuisine, Moon marked his first international stint at 32, when he moved to Dubai and joined some of the city’s best and prestigious dining outlets. His quest for new gastronomic challenges then took him to Singapore to open the award-winning Mikuni Restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel. While in Singapore, he collaborated with three-star Michelin chefs and was recognized as Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year 2013 and Mentor Chef of the Year 2014. His ambition to fulfill his tremendous potential landed him an Executive Chef role in Australia in 2017. He set up Kisumé, a dining concept that draws on the purity and integrity of Japanese cuisine while infusing it with an Australian sensibility. In 2018, the restaurant received the Hottest Restaurant and Hottest by State Award, while Moon was recognized ‘Two Hats’ by the Good Food Guide. Holding several certifications, including blowfish (fugu), a title that requires extensive training, Moon is also an international sake sommelier. An artisan of eating well, his cuisine vibrates to the rhythm of its time and glorifies the authentic tastes of each product, expressing strong values of generosity and sharing. Moon’s global experiences and innovative cooking methods will play an essential role in SUSHISAMBA’s culture, while his friendly and welcoming approach will add to its overall lively mood.