Samoan chef Henry Onesemo celebrated after historic first for Samoan cuisine

Samoans everywhere are celebrating the success of one of their own, top chef Henry Onesemo, after his Samoan-inspired restaurant achieved a world first. The 44…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-01T21:30:00.000Z

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Eva Anderson2026-07-01T21:33:00.000Z

yooo this is huge for Samoan cuisine! finally getting the recognition it deserves, so proud 🇼🇸

Mia Carter2026-07-01T22:07:00.000Z

Nice one for Henry, but a Michelin star in NZ? bit rich for a country that can't even fix its own roads.

Mia Carter2026-07-01T22:23:00.000Z

facts, but still good for them innit

Chloe Martin2026-07-01T22:42:00.000Z

oh great, another overpriced restaurant only rich white people can afford. how does this help the average Samoan?

Finn Walker2026-07-01T23:00:00.000Z

doesn't matter if it's expensive, it's art on a plate. get a grip

Ella Thompson2026-07-01T23:25:00.000Z

up, it's about celebrating culture not politics. go eat ur maccas

Finn Walker2026-07-01T23:01:00.000Z

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Samoan chef Henry Onesemo celebrated after historic first for Samoan cuisine

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So proud of this bloke. Been to Tala twice, unreal food. Worth every cent.

Noah Bennett2026-07-01T23:20:00.000Z

jandals and a singlet mate, it's auckland

Noah Bennett2026-07-01T23:23:00.000Z

Michelin stars are just a marketing gimmick. Bet the place costs $50 for a plate of taro.

Chloe Martin2026-07-01T23:52:00.000Z

lol found the guy who's never actually been

Reese Morgan2026-07-01T23:44:00.000Z

As someone in the industry, this is no joke. Michelin doesn't just hand these out. Respect to Henry and his team.

Eva Anderson2026-07-02T00:25:00.000Z

no umu, but they do have a killer palusami. Just go and find out mate

Ella Thompson2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z

What's the dress code? Can I turn up in jandals?

Ruby Fraser2026-07-02T00:16:00.000Z

Worked at a fine dining spot years ago. Michelin inspectors are brutal. This is a massive achievement for NZ.

Stuff2026-07-02T00:35:00.000Z

Is this the same as that umu thing? Do they cook underground in the restaurant?

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