Akira Mori
With an exceptional palate and a background in French-Japanese fusion, Chef Akira orchestrates the bustling kitchen with precision.
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Meet Our Chefs
Masters of their craft, united by discipline, respect, and a love of Japanese cuisine.
The Visionary
Kenji Tanaka
Executive Chef & Founder
Born and raised in Osaka, the kitchen of Japan, Chef Kenji Tanaka's culinary journey began at the age of 16 in his family's humble udon shop. His insatiable curiosity led him to Tokyo, where he spent over a decade honing his skills under Michelin-starred sushi masters and yakitori veterans.
At Zuru Zuru, he has curated a menu that acts as a love letter to the vibrant, chaotic, and utterly delicious alleyway eateries of his youth.
- James Beard Foundation Award Nominee, 2023
- Best Japanese Chef in Asia - Culinary Excellence Awards
- Featured in “Masters of Fire: The Global Robatayaki”
The Culinary Masters
Each master brings decades of specialized experience to ensure perfection across our diverse menu.
Haruka Suzuki
Trained in Ginza for 12 years, Chef Haruka possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of seafood and delicate knife work.
Daiki Ito
Chef Daiki is the guardian of our broths, meticulously tending the stockpots to achieve richness and depth.
Yumi Yamada
Chef Yumi blends matcha, yuzu, and black sesame with classic European pastry techniques.
Great food is not born from complex recipes, but from a profound respect for the ingredients and the unrelenting discipline to execute simple techniques flawlessly, every single day.— Chef Kenji Tanaka
Taste the Dedication
Experience the culmination of years of mastery, passion, and tradition crafted by our exceptional culinary team.
Dine with Our Chefs