Chef Nurdjaja Explains Why Her Restaurants ‘Blur the Lines Between the Front and the Back’

Cuisine is about connecting with people. Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja learned that growing up in a food-focused family in Brooklyn. Now she shares that with customers at her New York restaurant Shukette, which she designed for that purpose. To accomplish that, her kitchen is open on the dining counter, offering people an exciting look at how their food is made, while allowing them to converse with the cooks and even sample food that’s being made. Take a look as she pulls up to Shukette in the new Lexus LX Ultra Luxury before breaking down her favorite foods and dishes.