Chef collaborations are nothing new to the people of Hong Kong, but when we turn this creativity and collaborative spirit into a great cause, that creates something extraordinary.

#Onigiriforlove πŸ™πŸ€: A 13-Michelin Star Charity Pop-Up

From July 19th to August 1st 2021, some of the most celebrated chefs in Hong Kong join forces for #onigiriforlove at BELOWGROUND. All proceeds from the event will go towards Impact HK and Feeding Hong Kong, in collaboration with eco-friendly packaging by Shellify.

Initially inspired by fellow chefs and friends, Hisato Hamata and Yoshihiro Narisawa, the original #onigiriforlove founders in Japan, Chef Richard Ekkebus decided to take the lead and was passed the baton to continue this initiative in Hong Kong. Chef Ekkebus says β€œChef collaborations are nothing new to the people of Hong Kong, but when we turn this creativity and collaborative spirit into a great cause, that creates something extraordinary. We’re extremely excited to start the project and raise as much for charity as we possibly can.”

An all-star – or to be accurate, 13 Michelin star – charity event, helmed by Chef @rekkebus, features local chefs and restaurants presenting their own spin on the classic Japanese β€˜Onigiri’. We present you the run-down of the #onigirisquad:

πŸ™ Chef @rekkebus of @amberkitchen
πŸ™ Chef @agustin.balbi1988 of @ando.hkg
πŸ™ Chef @mximeagilbert of @ecriturehk
πŸ™ Chef @wagyumafia & @takapon_jp of @wagyumafiahk
πŸ™ Chef Matt Abergel of @ronin_hk
πŸ™ Chef @umberto_bombana of @ottoemezzobombana_hongkong
πŸ™ Chef Danny Yip of @thechairmanrestauranthk
πŸ™ @chefvickylau of @tatediningroom
πŸ™ Chef Vincent Ladislao of @sakecentral
πŸ™ @chefvickycheng of @vea_hk
πŸ™ @chefpeggychan of @grassrootspantry
πŸ™ Chef @ftadeo of @_la_rambla_
πŸ™ Chef @rchaneton of @monohkg

The daily menu of available onigiris rotate daily – so stay tuned to our Instagram Stories for the menu rollout.