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Tetsuya Nakao
Modern Japanese sushiCreative Omakase
Michelin Star (1 star) (2024)★Jonathan Gold's Review of Asanebo (2015-05-01)Prior to his culinary career, Tetsuya Nakao had a unique background as a cowboy.
Tetsuya Nakao immigrated to the United States.
Tetsuya Nakao was among the original chefs who helped establish Matsuhisa.
Co-founded Asanebo Sushi with his brother Shunji Nakao.
Gained recognition as a social media personality, filming videos of his culinary work.
Tetsuya Nakao is the chef-owner of Asanebo Sushi, renowned for his modern Japanese cuisine and innovative omakase. He is also recognized for his unique journey from a 'cowboy' to a sushi master and more recently, a social media star, actively creating content for his platforms.
Customers consistently praise Asanebo for its exceptional omakase experience, often describing it as elevating the dining state. Reviews highlight the restaurant as a highly rated and sleek Japanese spot in Studio City, known for its quality and sophisticated offerings.
Asanebo Sushi, Matsuhisa
Crispy rice "pizza", Chawanmushi, Omakase menu
Tetsuya Nakao co-founded Asanebo with his younger brother, Shunji Nakao, who later opened his own restaurant. Nakao is known for incorporating luxurious ingredients like uni, wagyu, caviar, and gold flake into his dishes, showcasing a creative and indulgent approach to sushi. He has embraced social media, filming videos of his culinary creations.
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