Chef Maiko Onuma

Chef At Home in Cambridge

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CambridgeI travel up to 100 km

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I am a Tokyo-born Japanese chef, creating harmony through sushi and omakase using authentic Japanese ingredients sourced from Japan.

I was born in Tokyo, Japan, and my journey into food has been a little different from the traditional path. I originally studied music, and later discovered my passion for Japanese cuisine as a self-taught chef.

For over 10 years, I have worked professionally as a sushi chef and restaurant owner in Canada. My specialty is authentic Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi, sashimi and omakase, using carefully selected ingredients, including specialty products sourced from Japan whenever possible.

My background in classic music still influences the way I cook today. I think of a meal like a composition—each ingredient has its own note, and I bring them together to create harmony, balance and surprise.

I also collaborate with French Chef Erin to offer a special Japanese × French private dining experience, bringing together two culinary cultures in one unique menu.