Bryan Ferrysienanda, a chef and former MasterChef Indonesia contestant, discusses the undervaluation of Indonesian cuisine, particularly in fine dining, compared to Western cuisine. He argues that this is due to a lack of cultural pride, limited information about Indonesian culinary heritage, and a Western-centric mindset. Chef Bryan Ferrysienanda, a Top 5 finalist on MasterChef Indonesia Season 8, honed his skills in top U.S. establishments, including Chicago’s 5-star Langham Hotel and the acclaimed French restaurant Les Nomades. Now, as the Chef/Co-founder of Brazen Private Dining, he offers exclusive private dining experiences that fuse Indonesian flavors with global techniques, reflecting his diverse culinary journey. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
