Q: What motivated you to become a part of the rén community?
Chef Agustin: I am always willing to support people who need help the most. I always remember where I came from and if I can give a hand I always will.

Q: Let’s tell our readers a bit more about yourself. What is your favourite meal?
Chef Agustin: The Soupy Rice made by my grandmother Lola.

Q: What is your least favourite food?
Chef Agustin: Nattō, without a doubt.

Q: If you could choose one kitchen utensil or appliance for everyone to have in their kitchen, what would it be?
Chef Agustin: A tasting spoon, The most important action is to taste everything you make.

Q: Switching gears out of the kitchen, what is the one item of clothing you can’t live without?
Chef Agustin: Great shoes.

Q: What is something that recently made you smile?
Chef Agustin: My daughter and son… every morning.

Q: Is there a quote or mantra you live by?
Chef Agustin: Start each day with a grateful heart

Q: What is your idea of a perfect rainy day in Hong Kong?
Chef Agustin: Morning: in a nice coffee shop with my wife; afternoon: movies at home with the kids and homemade popcorn; night: a nice home-made dinner to spend time together.

Q: How do you unwind?
Chef Agustin: Playing football with my son.

Q: What is the last book you read?
Last night for my children to go to bed: Captain Underpants hahaha!

Q: What is the one song that makes you dance?
Chef Agustin: Pharell Williams’ Happy

Q: To wrap this up, who should we interview next? We will then tag them in this piece.
Chef Agustin: Antimo Maria Merone from Estro.