MASATO SHIMIZU

15 East

JAPANESE

Executive Sushi Chef Masato apprenticed with sushi master Rikio Kugo at Tokyo's Sukeroku for seven years before coming to New York, where he worked at Jewel Bako. Masato’s creativity, which he now brings to 15 East, is based on tradition and masterful technique, his virtuoso skills honoring the freshest ingredients.

See an interview with 15 East owner Marco Moriera here.