Nando Chang

Itamae AO

Nando Chang is a Peruvian-born chef, restaurateur, and winner of the 2025 James Beard Foundation Award winner for “Best Chef: South.” Previously behind Michelin-starred Itamae AO in Miami, he has achieved national recognition for both introducing and redefining Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine in Miami. Born in Chiclayo, Peru, and raised by his grandparents, Nando immigrated to the United States at age...

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