Winner of the ‘The Maverick Academy’, Yuda Bustara, takes over Luma with an exclusive tasting menu

In an exciting collaboration, Luma proudly announces a special collaboration between its executive chef Kasey Chan, and Yuda Bustara, winner of Netflix’s The Maverick Academy, to offer an exclusive tasting menu. Running from November 8, 2024, to February 10, 2025, this partnership gives diners a rare opportunity to experience the bold, creative flavours of a chef at the start of an exciting journey.

Bustara, who triumphed on the cooking show under the mentorship of esteemed chef Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation, is known for blending tradition with innovation. It’s this flair for creativity that will define his time at Luma, as he curates a menu that challenges expectations while paying homage to his culinary roots. For the next three months, this chef residency promises an experience that reflects Bustara’s journey from a rising star to a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world.

Exclusive tasting menu (Photo: Courtesy of Zed Lee/ Tatler Hong Kong)

Yuda Bustara, winner of Netflix’s The Maverick Academy (Photo: Courtesy of Zed Lee/ Tatler Hong Kong)

The menu opens with a selection of appetisers including smoked quail egg wu gok, caviar oyster adobo, and the Indonesian-inspired carabinero gado gado, alongside a Burmese-inspired foie gras samosa thoke, which blends rich foie gras with a spiced samosa filling. To round off the starters, the tom yum king crab mochi brings together the fresh, sweet crab and the sharp, aromatic notes of the traditional Thai soup.

For the mains, Bustara presents flounder and scallop ballotine, a delicate combination of sea flavours enhanced by the contrasting textures of seaweed, sea urchin and citrus. The Wagyu beef tongue with Java pepper offers a deep, umami-packed experience, while the Hung Wan Farm Ping Yuen chicken, paired with Yi O rice, gives a comforting yet refined tribute to Cantonese heritage. The meal concludes with two desserts: yeung ji gum lo, a sweet mango and pomelo treat, and a rich and indulgent chocolate keluak crème brûlé.

Wagyu beef tongue, java pepper (Photo: Courtesy of Zed Lee/ Tatler Hong Kong)

This exclusive dining experience at Luma is available until February 10, 2025 (Photo: Courtesy of Zed Lee/ Tatler Hong Kong)

Exclusively available for Mastercard cardholders, Two chefs collaborate on a menu that celebrated their shared passion for innovation and their respect for tradition, leaping from screen to plate.

Book now to experience the culinary talents of Leung, alongside Bustara’s fresh, modern take on Asian flavours.