Who would have thought that French chefs are so talented at making sushi? From August 20 to 23, the 2024 World Sushi Championship took place in Tokyo at Tokyo Big Sight. And guess who claimed the top 3 spots on the podium? Vincent Broggi, Jérémi Seguda, and Alexis Luong, three French chefs coached by Eric Ticana, chef of the Omakase by Goma restaurant in Val d'Europe.
A Historic Podium
The French sushi team achieved an unprecedented feat at the World Sushi Championship by winning all three top spots on the podium. Among 22 participants representing a total of 11 countries, France shone brightly thanks to its three sushi musketeers.
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It was during the Edomae event, a key part of the competition where contestants must create a complete sushi platter, that Vincent Broggi, from the southwest, claimed first place, with Jérémi Seguda, the chef of the Yumidori restaurant in Chamonix, taking home third place. The creative challenge was also a French affair, with Vincent Broggi leading the pack and Jérémi Seguda close behind in second place. Thanks to his fantastic performance, chef Alexis Luong, owner of the Onaka restaurant in Nice, rounded out this fabulous lineup by securing the third position.
An exceptional coach
Beyond their talent, the three awarded chefs were lucky to have the support of Eric Ticana, the chef of the Omakase by Goma restaurant in Val d'Europe. Known as the master of sushi in France, Eric brought his wealth of experience and expertise to the competitors.
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