Fresh from winning the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award 2024, Peruvian chef Mitsuharu ‘Micha’ Tsumura reflects on his personal and professional journey – and charts a course for Maido’s future Mitsuharu Tsumura is a people pleaser, in the best possible way. The super-popular Peruvian chef and restaurateur has been delighting diners at his flagship restaurant, Maido, for the past 15 years. He’s also a leader who wants to nurture individuals in this team to shine in their own right.