Executive Owner Chef

Makoto Saito Sam

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Makoto Saito has been a sushi chef for more than 20 years, having worked in countries such as Japan, Australia, Italy, and Malaysia. Prominent restaurants that he has worked in include The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto in Japan.

Saito emphasises that the most valuable attribute of a sushi chef is the ability to create a comfortable environment for customers. “While it is essential to make good sushi, it is also vital for customers to have a delightful dining experience with us. I think ‘who you eat with’ is more important than ‘what you eat’,” he said.