Chef Tong Chee Hwee and Chef David Muñoz Back Together For Golden Week

Chef David Muñoz is Executive Chef and owner of StreetXO London, which opened in Mayfair’s Old Burlington Street in October 2016. StreetXO London draws on a number of cuisines from around the world, however, most dishes have either a Mediterranean or East Asian back bone, inspired by David’s formative years in his hometown of Madrid and training under Chef Tong at Hakkasan London.

Not for the faint hearted, David’s playful menu aims to shock, surprise and delight diners with bold and gutsy flavours from visually arresting creations. His modern and creative take on fine dining offers up refined and intricate dishes which appear like works of art, juxtaposed with the frenetic atmosphere of the restaurant that conjures the hectic street food stands in Asia, where chefs serve dishes directly to the diner.

David’s two other restaurants include the original StreetXO in Madrid, which opened in 2012 on the 7th floor of luxury department store ‘El Corte Ingles’ located in one of Madrid’s most affluent areas, and DiverXO, Madrid’s only three Michelin starred restaurant.

Chef Tong commented: “I’m delighted to be working with Chef David Muñoz again. We worked together many years ago in the Hakkasan kitchen at the beginning of his illustrious career, so it’s wonderful to be back here creating a new menu together. I’m excited to work with Chef David to bring his bold and innovative approach to Hakkasan. It’s a unique collaboration and will be a truly special experience for Golden Week this year”.

Born in 1963, Tong Chee Hwee started his career at the age of 18 at the Happy Valley Chinese restaurant in Singapore before moving to their Kuala Lumpur restaurant. He then moved back to Singapore to work at the Hotel Carlton. It was in Singapore that he was discovered as he was overseeing the kitchens at the highly regarded Chinese restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton. Tong was persuaded to move to London in 2001 to become Head Chef at the soon-to-be-opened Hakkasan Hanway Place. Within a year of its launch, Hakkasan won its first Michelin star, which it still maintains today.

Chef Tong’s skill is presenting complex flavoured Chinese dishes with a modern flair and bringing a freshness and vitality to Chinese food. His skill and artistry are exemplified in his unique creations that tell the story of both traditional and modern China.

The menu will be available at Hakkasan Hanway Place and Hakkasan Mayfair from the 22nd September – 22nd October.