Aiste Miseviciute Instagram – @ The Chef’s Table of @kiokubyendo, only eight seats at the counter/ chef’s table, adjacent to the Kiouku restaurant on the rooftop of Raffles at The Owo Hotel. It is headed by Chef George Gkoreguas @gio_gore and Takehito Shibata @sushiichikawa_nextstage , who has just moved to Europe and is the new head sushi chef there.
Born in Toyama Prefecture, Takehito began his career in Japan as a customs officer. While backpacking in Europe, he realized that the quality of Japanese cuisine was not very high at that time, which inspired him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. After training for two years in Nagoya under top sushi masters and mastering Kaiseki, Takehito moved to Osaka to further refine his skills. In 2020, he opened his successful omakase restaurant, Ichikawa.
For Takehito Shibata, sushi is all about balance and the constant pursuit of improvement. Sushi reflects the skills of the shokunin, and I was very impressed by Takehito-san’s dedication and talent. Each piece of sushi was a harmonious and “complete”, showcasing great ingredients and his meticulous attention to detail.
Some highlights in the pictures…
– Temaki with otoro, confit egg yolk and caviar
– Yellowtail with, aged caviar, ponzu and sobacha
– Cuttlefish with pesto and elderflower tosazu
– Trout
– Lamgoustine
– Chutoro
– Gambero rosso
– Wagyu with Tokyo turnip and yakiniku
– Shiso and lemon kakigori with first gariguette
– Amasake souffle and amarena ice cream | Posted on 19/Mar/2025 18:35:41
