Chef Ryo
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Chef Ryo Akaike began working at a sushi restaurant while he was still in high school. After graduating, he attended culinary school, and then worked an apprenticeship for six years at acclaimed Tokyo restaurant. It was at this restaurant that Chef Ryo developed his skills for Edo-mae style sushi and gained his love for sharing Japanese hospitality.
In 2014, he moved to New York where he worked for three years at Michelin star restaurant. He later worked in Seattle and Hawaii to gain more experience as a sushi chef. In 2021 he moved to Los Angeles to start his new business. He currently offers Edo-mae style sushi private catering.
