Restaurant Description Chef Matsuda's family owned a small restaurant in Kobe, Japan, influencing his career path at age nine. After finishing high school, he began an apprenticeship in Osaka. He joined the most prestigious Sushi Chef organization "Yosei-kai" and returned home to further expand the family business before venturing to the U.S. Chef Matsuda immediately found employment as an assistant chef in Little Tokyo - Los Angeles. Within a week of starting, he was promoted to head sushi chef has worked some of the finest sushi bars and hotels in LA, Aspen and New York .During his 28-year career, Chef Matsuda has expanded his culinary talents to include Italian and French cuisine. In 2002, Chef Matsuda established the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles. Chef Matsuda, an approved by the state of California as a Master Sushi Chef instructor. He teaches aspiring and professional chefs from around the world. Best Known For... Sake list and tasting's Japanese microbrews creative sashimidishe modern Japanese Cuisine |