Second Sushi Chef - SUSHI ORIBE

Chef Interview

Please Introduce Yourself

- Hello, I’m Ryuji Makino.
I used to work in many kinds of restaurants, however I’m working as a sushi chef now.
Nice to meet everyone.

Why did you decide to become a sushi chef?

- Sushi is the most popular Japanese food in the world.
I wanted to work in overseas, so I decided to learn sushi to become a sushi chef.

How did you learn sushi (Japanese cuisine)?

- I learned about sushi by working at the sushi restaurant.

What is the point that makes something worth doing of working as a sushi chef?

- When customers are having my sushi, they are smiling and enjoying it.
Those moments make me really happy and precious.

Why did you choose Sushi Oribe (Malaysia)?

- I was interested in many kinds of Malaysia mixed cultures.
Also I heard Malaysian people are really kind. That's why I started wanting to work in Malaysia.

What is your specialty dish?

- Sushi.

How long have you been a sushi chef?

- It's four and a half years.

What's the difference between Japanese sushi restaurants and Malaysian sushi restaurants?

- Customers at sushi restaurant in Japan enjoy talking with each other and having their own time. On the other hand, customers at sushi restaurant in Malaysia enjoy communicating with the chef.
They are interested in what the chef is doing. I realized many customers come to Oribe for their celebration of birthday or anniversary.

Please tell us your future dreams and goals.

- If I have a chance, I want to go travelling abroad and try to make sushi while I'm learning and feeling their different cultures.

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