Chef Harold Villarosa: Filipino Cuisine, High-Efficiency Kitchens, and Culinary Insights | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 128

Join Chef Harold Villarosa and host André Natera in this engaging episode of the Chef's PSA Podcast as they dive deep into the vibrant world of Filipino cuisine , high-efficiency kitchen practices, and the journey of a chef making waves in the culinary world. In this episode, Chef Harold shares stories about launching his new restaurant, Oko , in Austin, Texas , and how he fuses Filipino flavors with local ingredients to create something unique. They explore the rise of Filipino chefs in fine dining and the challenges involved in opening a restaurant while keeping a kitchen running at peak efficiency. Gain insights into team-building , the importance of maintaining a strong culinary identity , and the creative processes that drive culinary innovation . Harold also talks about his experiences at top-tier restaurants like Noma , Per Se , and Batard , his approach to kitchen discipline , and the core values he uses to train and build an effective team. Whether you're an aspiring chef or just fascinated by the culinary world, this episode is packed with valuable advice, practical tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into what it takes to succeed in the industry. Learn about kitchen organization hacks , earning respect, and the mindset needed to lead and inspire a kitchen crew. Listen now to get inspired and take your culinary journey to the next level! Subscribe to my Substack! ⁠⁠https://chefspsa.substack.com/⁠⁠ Visit Chef’s PSA for Books, Free eBooks, and More! ⁠⁠https://chefspsa.com/⁠⁠ Shop Chef’s PSA Merch! ⁠⁠https://shop.chefspsa.com/⁠⁠ 🔗 SOCIAL MEDIA Join our vibrant culinary community across all platforms! TikTok - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en⁠ ⁠ X/Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ChefsPSA ⁠⁠ Instagram -⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chefspsa/ ⁠⁠ Facebook- ⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555 ⁠⁠