Chefs of WASO
WASO dishes are developed and overseen by experienced Japanese chefs.
Each recipe is crafted with care, wisdom, and refined technique to deliver the authentic taste of Japan.
Each recipe is crafted with care, wisdom, and refined technique to deliver the authentic taste of Japan.
Hideki Hiwatashi - Executive Head Chef
Two Michelin-starred Former Executive Head Chef
Hideki Hiwatashi, who earned two Michelin stars as head chef at the long-established Kyoto restaurant Roan Kikunoi, brings to WASO an indispensable sensibility—one that cherishes the delicacy of Japanese cuisine and the beauty of the changing seasons.
Chef’s Dishes - Hideki Hiwatashi
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Nobumasa Sakaguchi - Head Sushi Chef
15 years at one Michelin-starred
The Japanese restaurant "Yamazato" located within the Hotel Okura, which holds one Michelin star. Nobumasa Sakaguchi, who has supported Yamazato in Tokyo and Amsterdam for 15 years, is responsible for everything from sourcing to preparation and product development, delivering high-quality sashimi to the table with his delicate eye for selection and skilled craftsmanship.
