Japanese Chef Taiki Mano Wins World Pâté-Croûte Championship in Lyon

Taiki Mano's intricate gold-leaf pâté secures Japan's sixth title in the prestigious culinary competition since 2009.

Taiki Mano, a chef from the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, claimed victory with a pâté featuring duck, foie gras, pork, and gold-leaf detailing.
The competition, held in Lyon, France, saw Mano outshine 15 finalists from across the globe, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Japan dominated the podium with Seigo Ishimoto of Kobe taking second place for his yuzu-flavored autumn pâté, while France's Damien Raymond placed third.
This marks the sixth win for Japan in the last ten editions of the championship, highlighting the country's precision and technical mastery in the art of pâté-croûte.
The competition, established in 2009, evaluates entries on taste, presentation, and craftsmanship, with a jury led this year by two-star chef Stéphanie Le Quellec.