One for all, all for one
The Ambassadors of Taste at Aomi
Alexander Senoner and Claudia Raich are the faces of Aomi – and your hosts on a culinary journey between Japan and the Mediterranean.
Alexander has been here since day one, when Aomi opened its doors in 2015. In 2017, he traveled to Japan with Otto Mattivi to explore the roots of Japanese cuisine and Wagyu beef. This experience shapes his service as Aomi restaurant manager to this day: authentic, passionate, with deep respect for both traditions.
Claudia Raich, managing director of Hidalgo Grill Restaurant, strengthens the Aomi team with her extensive expertise in fine dining. She has been following Aomi's development since 2015 from the very beginning and knows the story behind every dish.
In the kitchen, head chef Michele Sau leads a team of five. His culinary journey began at age 16 in his hometown Sasso Marconi near Bologna – in the tradition of Emilian cuisine. At 26, he came to Hidalgo and worked through all stations. In 2023, he took over as head chef.
By his side works sous chef Eugenio Ler, who comes from Pontecagnano-Faiano in Campania and has been with the team since 2019. Eugenio is responsible for the antipasti station – where Mediterranean tradition meets Japanese influences for the first time.
Together, they look forward to welcoming you to Aomi.