MIAMI.- He Venezuelan lvaro Prez Miranda adds one Michelin star to his Ogawa restaurant located in Miami and managed in the kitchen by chef Masayuki Komatsu
For this culinary space, linked to Japanese culture since 1989, the Michelin star means recognition of the quality of the food offered by Ogawa, one of its four restaurants in the Capital of the Sun.
“For me, this Michelin star is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Ogawa,” Pérez Miranda said in a statement. “It is an honor to be recognized by such a prestigious institution that values culinary excellence worldwide,” added the creator of the Wabi Sabi, Hiyakawa and Midorie restaurants.
Venezuelan dedication to Japanese gastronomy
This recognition not only validates this Venezuelan’s dedication and passion for Japanese cuisine, but also marks a significant milestone in his career as a restaurateur, since Ogawa’s is omakase: a Japanese word that means trust and invites diners to put themselves in the chef’s hands when eating.
“Ogawa is a reflection of my vision of fusing art with gastronomy,” said Álvaro.
Since 1926, the French Michelin Guide has awarded this rating to restaurants around the world to highlight their quality and good food. The criteria for awarding stars are the selection of products, creativity, mastery of cooking methods and flavours, quality/price ratio and regularity of visits. Receiving a star means that the restaurant offers exceptional cuisine.
About Ogawa, with chef Masayuki Komatsu as a partner leading the kitchen, the Michelin Guide highlighted the atypical proposal offered by the menu. “From eel with soy-cured quail egg and reef squid in shiso-miso sauce, to snow crabs and Japanese-style herring roe, this four-bite appetizer is the first sign that this isn’t your typical sushi counter, the guide described.
In this way and with a culinary philosophy rooted in hospitality, attention to detail and sensitivity, Álvaro Pérez Miranda continues to challenge expectations in the world of gastronomy. Her dedication to excellence and his commitment to authenticity raise the bar not only for Ogawa, but for the entire culinary industry.
For more information about this Venezuelan and his culinary projects, you can visit www.ogawamiami.com.
