After stints as the director of culinary operations at Rosewood Hong Kong and executive chef at The Ritz Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, Chef Sandro Gamba joined The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo as executive chef in November 2020, creating distinct and delectable menus for the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars.
Azure, a Michelin-starred French restaurant, overlooks Tokyo from the hotel’s 45th floor while bringing modern French cuisine to life. At Towers, enjoy lunch, brunch and dinner featuring local seafood, seasonal produce, chops and Akaushi prime rib. Traditional Japanese kaiseki is served at Hinokizaka. Views complement the culinary offerings available at The Lobby Lounge.
Gamba’s career has spanned more than 20 hotels around the world and garnered him multiple accolades and awards. His passion for cooking also led to his love of photography, both allowing him to be creative and connect with people.
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