Executive chef Haikal Johari leads the culinary team for one-Michelin-starred restaurant Alma by Juan Amador. But it’s a lot harder for the 39-year-old to navigate his way around the kitchen than the rest, as he is paralysed from the shoulder down, having been left wheelchair-bound after a bike racing accident late last year in Thailand.
Watch the video below for a glimpse of his challenging journey, and how he went from struggling with living in a wheelchair to making the most out of his circumstances with great determination and perseverance.
Oh, and the chef will be hosting a nine-course dinner to showcase some of his favourite signature dishes on October 29, 7pm at Alma by Juan Amador. Purchase your tickets ($308++/person) here.
