Diego Huerta has been introduced as the brand new govt chef of Center Jap eatery Maha Restaurant positioned within the Melbourne CBD.
The Mexico-born chef studied at Ferrandi Paris cooking faculty, earlier than touchdown positions at Michelin-starred venues resembling Paris’ Relais Louis XIII and Pavillio Ledoyen, and Geranium in Copenhagen.
Huerta moved to Melbourne in 2020, and labored as senior sous chef and govt chef at Lûmé the place the venue was awarded two hats by Good Meals throughout his tenure.
He now leads Maha Restaurant persevering with the venue’s famend Center Jap-inspired ethos whereas showcasing his personal approach and aptitude.
Visitors are in a position to order from the tasting menu ($175pp) which options Maha’s signature dishes resembling Lebanese garlic dumplings and lamb shoulder.
Huerta can also be serving up the venue’s Souffra menu ($110pp) which he describes as a extra “homely and sturdy” providing designed to share.
“It’s been loads of enjoyable exploring new horizons with Center Jap flavours and growing a menu that brings to the desk all that I’ve learnt with Shane teaching alongside the way in which. I really feel very fortunate to have his full help,” says Huerta.
“I really feel very fortunate to have come into Delia Group and immediately been given a seat on the desk, exploring meals and flavours and creating memorable eating experiences for our company.”
Huerta’s debut menu is now accessible at Maha Restaurant, 21 Bond Road, Melbourne, Victoria.
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