The time has come to meet the masters of the craft, people who spent decades perfecting their skills, those who leave you breathless after you’ve tasted lovely dishes they’ve made! These are chefs whose culinary skill has earned them a reputation in the world of cooking as masters of creating the finest sushi you can taste.
Eki Ichimura
Ichimura is one of the world’s most well-known and respected sushi chefs with over 40 years of cooking experience under his belt. He has been trained in Tokyo and later ran a sushi bar called Ichimura in the Upper East Side of New York City. He mostly focuses on nigiri and sashimi and those who know him say that he usually spends days preparing for special tasting events.
Jiro Ono
Also one of the greatest sushi chefs in the whole wide world, Ono owns and runs Sukiyabashi Jiro, a sushi restaurant in Tokyo. This restaurant has been awarded 3 Michelin stars a number of years ago so you know Jiro knows his sushi. Jiro Ono has more than 65 years of experience and has always been known for his perfectionism. Jiro Ono does not care for time or the cost, the only thing he ever cared about is the greatest sushi. That’s what the public knows and that’s why he is one of the greatest.
Masaaki Koyama
This great sushi chef operates in the land down under, yes, he is one of the best chefs in Australia! Masaaki Koyama got recognized after he opened his famous sushi bar in Tasmania. The bar is located on the coast and it is incredibly popular. Masaaki’s is actually so popular that it usually sells out whenever it opens, and that is around twice a week.
Mitsuhiro Araki
Araki is probably the top sushi chef within Europe at the moment, currently operated in London where he owns a restaurant by the name of Araki sushi-ya. Before becoming the UK and Europe sushi star, Araki lived in Tokyo where he attained fame for his precision cooking skills and the unique ability to develop deep flavours in his dishes. He also runs a restaurant in Hong Kong called The Araki, and from what we know the place is really in demand.
Yoshiharu Kakinuma
Kakinuma was pretty much destined for sushi greatness because he hails from a long line of famous sushi chefs. He trained as an apprentice under the guidance of master sushi chef Mr Yoshitake, and later moved to New York City. But although he moved to New York he wanted to maintain the fresh ingredient flow. So, he simply flies in all of his fresh ingredients every day from Tokyo to ensure that his sushi is always up to top standards. That’s real dedication.
If you have read this article and found yourself craving a perfect sushi bite but can’t really fly to Tokyo, New York or London this instant, then simply visit Fukuro Sushi&Sashimi Bar in downtown Rijeka. Our chef Dedi is one of the top sushi chefs in the region! Taste his skill and enjoy the best sushi in Rijeka.
See you at Fukuro!
