Samoan chef Henry Lafi Onesemo says Tala's Michelin star is a win not only for his restaurant, but for Samoan cuisine and culture on the world stage.
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By Tautua Vaa
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07 July 2026, 2:00PM
From Malaemalu to Michelin: Samoan chef says award is a win for the culture
From the village of Malaemalu, Falealili, to one of the world's most prestigious culinary honours, Samoan chef Henry Lafi Onesemo says earning a Michelin star is not just a personal achievement. It is recognition that Samoan cuisine belongs alongside the world's finest.Onesemo, who hails from Mal...
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