Ihoko Haneda of Japan, Louie Locsin and Monaco Consul General Fortune Aleta Ledesma
Ihoko Haneda, spouse of Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda, recently hosted a Japanese food demonstration by chef Daisuke Suzuki, awarded the 2019 Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Excellent Executive Chefs.
Sampling Suzuki’s dishes, diners gained a better understanding of the hard work that goes into Japanese cuisine.
A few lucky attendees were given a chance to try making sushi, which was a new experience for most. The residence of the Japanese ambassador was filled with happy guests who enjoyed the opportunity to try traditional Japanese cooking.
Maria Ilina Khovaeva of Russia, Marissa Arciniega of Mexico, Susan Fries of SwedenAnothay Luangmuninthone of Laos, Maria Piedade of Timor Leste and Jang Soo-kyung of KoreaBeng Dee, Carol Sy, Susan Joven and Ane PreyslerRhonda Robinson of Australia, Ruth Carpio and Dan Vu of VietnamJapan Embassy’s Natsumi Yoshida, chef Daisuke Suzuki and Japan Embassy Third Secretary Mikiko TaniVeronica Foxley of Chile, Lais Do Amaral of Brazil and Laura Sion of RomaniaJapan Embassy’s Mitae Yoshida, Kaori Ushijima, Aiko Wakamura and Kaori NakanoChiho Watanabe and Togo Consul Evie CostaGambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Ching CruzMaria Piedade of Timor Leste and Farhana Siam of BangladeshJapan Embassy’s Rika Mori and Himori UdagawaMarilou Alejandro, Sirintra Ruangprateepsaeng of Thailand and Nancy TanParvati Mazumdar of India, Rita Dy, and Guatemala Consul Mellie AblazaTanzania Consul Betty Chua, Angola Consul Helen Ong, Shuli Harpas of IsraelLuke Sanders of Netherlands, Mervat Ezzat of Egypt and Daniela Gaschen of Switzerland
Chef Suzuki’s (from top) tempura, sushi and Japanese style omelet