Gate XIII Tanu Gago x Uelese Mua
10 August 2022
For this dinner, chef Uelese Mua created a menu that showcased traditional Samoan cusine whilst reimagining it in a contemporary, fine dining context.
Photo left: Courtesy of Euro
Photo right: Courtesy Pati Solomona Tyrell
For this dinner, chef Uelese Mua created a menu that showcased traditional Samoan cusine whilst reimagining it in a contemporary, fine dining context.
Uelese (Wallace) Mua is the Head Chef at Auckland's iconic Euro restaurant. Since joining Euro, Mua has revitalised the menu to critical acclaim, drawing on his Samoan roots to highlight Polynesian flavours, art, and culture. Prior to Euro, Mua was the youngest executive chef at Fish, Hilton's in-house restaurant, and has cheffed in France as well as at Soul Bar and Bistro.
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Menu
Canapé: Palusami Pie Taro leaves, Coconut, Feta, Cucumber
1st Course: Oka Trevally, Mango, Coconut, Coriander, Taro
2nd Course : Kale Moa Free range chicken, mussels, curry, green banana
3rd Course : Koko Samoa Koko Samoa, caramel, coconut