CHEF AERON
Aeron Choo is not a chef who plays by the rules. Whether it is changing up her Omakase menu or seeking new ways to interpret the season’s freshest catch and produce. As one of Singapore’s youngest female chefs—when most chefs are still coming into their own, this culinary dynamo is establishing her very own take on Japanese fine dining at Kappou.
While her culinary beginnings since the age of 14 led her to be the first Singaporean to graduate from the prestigious Japan Sushi Instructors Association in Tokyo, Japan, Chef Aeron’s developing personal style exhibits a purity of focus as well as a deft hand at juxtaposing simple elements—great local products grown and bred in Japan and around the region—in powerful ways.
Today, Chef Aeron remains inspired by Japanese culture, driven by precision, and executes every single creation with lots of heart. This allows her to invite each guest to embark on an immersive dining experience that is also a platform for her to tell a story, honour the whole ingredient, apply a mastery of techniques and challenge tradition.
Accolades
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Top 3 of Washoku World Challenge (10th)
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Winner of the Washoku World Challenge Asian Regional Qualifying Tournament
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International Kikisake-shi (Certified Sake Sommelier)
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WGS 2020 Awards: Welbilt Rising Chef of the Year (Female)
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WSET 2 (Wine)
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Kazari Sushi Art, JSIA
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Diploma TSA
ARTICLES
Thy Food Emperor
A New Era has begun for Kappou - From its humble beginnings as a secret 12-seater sushi tapas bar at Fortune Centre, the newest upscale fine dining venue that seats 20 now exudes a refined elegance with its interiors adorned with ikebana....
The Peak
Is Fortune Centre the next hub for Japanese cuisine?
Washoku World Challenge 2023
Chef Aeron's sophisticated creations centred around the ‘Dashi’ theme, interpreting Heian era's appreciation towards transition of solar terms between seasons with a contemporary twist to be presented on the designated Hassun plate.
The Peak
Is Fortune Centre the next hub for Japanese cuisine?
Expat Choice
Kappou, A Culinary Odyssey in the Heart of Singapore's CBD.
The renovated interiors are a testament to Chef Aeron Choo's skill, with ikebana arrangements, artisanal tableware, and earthen elements highlighted by modern lighting.
The Peak
Is Fortune Centre the next hub for Japanese cuisine?
The Straits Times
With several high-end Japanese establishments flooding the scene, local chefs helming such restaurants have to work even harder to stand. One of them is chef Aeron Choo, 29 who started out in 2016 with a 2-seat restaurant at Fortune Centre.
The Peak
Is Fortune Centre the next hub for Japanese cuisine?
Porsche
Driven by Dreams.
Pursuing a dream, no matter what stands in your way - Aeron Choo was just a teenager when she discovered her passion for Japanese food culture, but that did not stop her from pursuing her dream with steadfast determination.
The Peak
Is Fortune Centre the next hub for Japanese cuisine?
