Mory Sacko
The global African chef

He describes himself as a Frenchman of West African descent and he's imposed his style on the culinary scene in Paris, the world's most demanding gastronomic capital. Interview with a Michelin-star chef of boundless creativity, who has made multiculturalism and fusion his trademarks.

His warm smile, imposing stature and gentle, sparkling gaze have made him a television personality loved by millions of French people, after his first appearance on Top Chef in 2020. Mory Sacko, the sixth of nine siblings from a family of Senegalese-Malian descent, has made a name for himself on the small screen, but he also has a solid background in prestigious Parisian hotels. He worked in the kitchens of the Royal Monceau and the Shangri-La, before arriving at the Mandarin Oriental, where he worked closely with Thierry Marx and quickly became his sous-chef. Even though he didn't win the TV competition, he went on to open his own gourmet restaurant, MoSuke a combination of his first name and that of an African slave who became a samurai where he offers creative cuisine that combines Asian, French and African influences. Three months after opening, he...