1. The Candid and Bold Spirit of FirePlay Taipei

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Regarded as "the man who plays with fire the most in Taiwan"! Chef Nick Su Chi-Heng, who runs the sought-after fine dining restaurant FirePlay Taipei, hails from Singapore. With a luxurious background and profound skills developed in renowned star-rated restaurants around the world, he has crafted a unique open-flame cooking style in Taiwan. With fire in the furnace and food amidst the flames, what is forged is not only Nick's playful passion and dedication to culinary arts but also a revolutionary spark that ignites the taste buds of Taiwan's culinary scene.
In 2019, FirePlay Taipei was established in Zhishan, Taipei, showcasing Singaporean chef Nick's long-term exploration of flame cooking in the form of open-flame fine dining. The restaurant eschews complicated embellishments, blending the raw power of charcoal and fire with the versatility of ingredients. This perfect balance between exquisite dining and the aromatic intensity of fire-cooked dishes has kept the restaurant fully booked for five years. In this issue, we invite the straightforward and fiery chef Nick to share his journey as an international entrepreneur and Chef Owner directly overseeing the restaurant. Besides his exceptional techniques, what other insights and experiences does he have to offer?
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