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The favourite chefs of our chefs: Where does Ambiente's creative chef Daniel Juráš get his inspiration from?

Kuchař v černém zástěře s úsměvem stojí v profesionální kuchyni se šéfkuchařským elánem.
May 11, 2026
Photo: Jakub Dohnálek
Even kitchen pros need inspiration. Bringing you the next part of our series, in which we introduce you to Czech and international chefs who have caught the attention of our colleagues from Ambiente. This time, Ambiente's creative chef Daniel Juráš, who is involved in the search for the roots of Czech cuisine at UM, shares his favourites with us.

UM: A space for learning and innovation

Tři přátelé s úsměvem připravují jídlo v moderní kuchyni. Radost z vaření.
We're people from the kitchen, behind bar and coffee machine. UM is our shared space to cook, taste, learn, discover and experiment. It's open to all gastronomy professionals who have a taste for shared learning and inspiration.
Come experiment with us!

René Redzepi

Danish chef and the driving force behind Copenhagen's Noma, one of the most influential restaurants in history. He defined the direction New Nordic Cuisine based on foraging, consistent seasonality and advanced fermentation.

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Poul Andrias Ziska

He came to prominence as chef of the Faroese two-star restaurant KOKS. He specialises in the raw terroir of the North Atlantic, using ancient techniques such as wind drying to process unique ingredients. In 2025, he opened his own restaurant in Tórshavn called Paz, which was awarded two Michelin stars just two months after opening.

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Jan Hartwig

German chef and owner of the Munich restaurant JANwhich won three Michelin stars shortly after opening. His style is deeply rooted in German precision and stands out for its incredible complexity of flavours.

Jan Všetečka (Všét'a)

Longtime creative chef at Ambiente, who has been gathering experience in the world's Michelin-starred restaurants. Since 2021, he has been running the restaurant and bakery U Kalendů. He cooks honest Czech cuisine without glitz, and prides himself on precise craftsmanship, working with the whole animal from nose to tail and a deep respect for tradition.

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Simon Rogan

British pioneer of the farm-to-table movement and chef of the three-star L'Enclume. Rogan owns extensive farms that supply his restaurants, as a result of which his precise cuisine faithfully mirrors the British landscape and seasons.

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Elegantní večeře v restauraci s otevřenou kuchyní, soustředěná na detaily a atmosféru.

Welcome to Ambiente

Elegantní večeře v restauraci s otevřenou kuchyní, soustředěná na detaily a atmosféru.
Ambiente is a space created formed by a shared vision of gastronomy. Here, food becomes experience, and we believe that the best ingredient in our work is joy. It's been almost 30 years since we opened our first restaurant, and we haven't stopped since then.
Come and take a look around.
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