Chef Yong Kah Heng brings his signature Japanese dishes to Sheraton Dhaka’s Yumi

Sheraton Dhaka, in Banani, is now offering signature dishes by Chef Yong Kah Heng – a Malaysian national and a chef of the Japanese cuisine, at Yumi, the hotel's Japanese restaurant.

Originally trained as an electrical engineer, Heng now has about 21 years of experience as a professional chef, and is even training his team in the Japanese cuisine, having completed a Food Handling Course (HACCP) from Quantum Food Academy in 2009 and NEA Food Handling Course in Singapore in 2013, and the Basic 5S System Certified back in 2010.

He has worked at Genki Sushi in Malaysia as a Sushi Chef, at Jushi as a head chef and has also worked at Sakae Sushi, Kaz Japanese Fusion Sushi in Singapore; Kuriya Fine Dining in Singapore; IZY Bar & Dining in Singapore etc. He later worked as an assistant to Chef Narisawa (owner of two Michelin starred Restaurants in Japan); Sorae Sushi Japanese Dining in Vietnam; and lastly, Rosewood Phnom Penh, located in Cambodia, where he worked as Japanese Chef de Cuisine.

Yong Kah Heng has worked with excellent chefs from Nobu and Zema and holds the ability to manage a busy Sushi Bar, Ramen Bar, Robatayaki, Tempura, Kaiseki, and Omakase. With a great understanding of high-profile events, he can ensure a pleasant experience for the guests at Sheraton Dhaka.