Kafe Kooks Sydney gets a new chef

Kafe Kooks is thrilled to announce the arrival of their new head chef, Chef Shaun Ronald Dsouza. The Asian-inspired restaurant, renowned for its speciality in serving Roti, is an all-day eatery that captures the essence of diverse Asian cuisines. Established in 2022 by Andrew Ray, Kafe Kooks was born out of Ray’s extensive travels through various parts of Asia, where he developed a deep appreciation for the region’s culinary delights and rich cultural heritage. Chef Shaun Ronald Dsouza brings a decade of invaluable culinary experience to the Kafe Kooks team. Having arrived in Sydney in 2017, Chef Shaun has since honed his skills at some of the city’s most iconic Asian-influenced establishments, including The Star Entertainment Group (2019-2020), Chin Chin (2020-2022), and White + Wong’s (May 2022-May 2024). His deep-seated passion for Asian cuisine is a perfect match for Kafe Kooks’ mission. Reflecting on his new role, Chef Shaun says, “Asian cuisine is where my heart lies. I look forward to bringing my passion and creativity to this role and starting this new chapter of my life with Kafe Kooks.” Andrew Ray echoes this excitement, expressing, “Having a chef come on board who has worked at Chin Chin — where I also worked and where my love for Roti & Madtarbaks began — means a lot to me. I am very excited to see where we go from here.” The combination of skills from Roti Master Suresh Rajandran, whose heritage and traditional artistry are reflected in their expertly crafted in-house rotis, along with Chef Shaun’s… Read More