Kiyomi’s refined and cutting-edge twists on traditional Japanese cuisine continues to take centre stage after winning ‘Best Japanese Restaurant’ for a second year in a row at the Restaurant & Catering’s 2020 Awards for Excellence (QLD and NT) in Brisbane last night.
Launching in 2014, Kiyomi at The Star Gold Coast is the signature creation of internationally-recognised chef and restauranteur Chase Kojima who continues to captivate diners alongside his culinary team, led by talented Chef de Cuisine Winson Law.
Chef Law said he was proud to see Kiyomi win the award as the restaurant continues to ramp up following the impacts of COVID-19, and has increased its opening days from five to six days starting this week.
“It’s a great opportunity to work with someone as passionate and experienced as Chef Kojima, and this award underpins the commitment of our entire team to give guests a new experience to talk about every time they dine with us,” Chef Law said.
“Kiyomi is all about celebrating the experience of shared dining, with our current menu designed to take guests on a sensory journey exploring the sights, sounds, and flavours of Tokyo.”
The Star Gold Coast General Manager Hotel, Food & Beverage and Events Richard Gush said 2020 had been a challenging year for the hospitality industry, which made winning the award a particularly proud and special moment.
“I want to congratulate Chase and Winson and their brilliant team for this wonderful accolade – backing up to win this category for a second year is no easy feat especially during a year like 2020,” Mr Gush said.
“I’m very proud to see their hard work rewarded as the best Japanese restaurant in all of Queensland and the Northern Territory – a sign that Kiyomi continues to ‘up the ante’ in both outstanding food and service.”
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