Special Interview Movies with Each Chef
Honorary Executive Chef, Katsuhiro Nakamura
This is a video documentary that follows the life of Katsuhiro Nakamura – who worked as a professional chef at renowned restaurants throughout France for 15 years and became the first Japanese person to earn a Michelin star – and his encounter with Hotel Metropolitan Edmont.
Executive Chef Hitoshi Iwasaki
I want to make our customers smile through the food I believe is delicious. Hitoshi Iwasaki, Executive Chef of Hotel Metropolitan Edmont, speaks about his passion for cooking. From his childhood food experiences that led him to become a chef, to his encounter with Edmont and his reunion with his mentor, leading up to the present day. His commitment to sauces and carefully selected ingredients, and his connection with producers he has worked with for many years. Seeing the delight on a customer's face is his greatest joy——. This is an interview movie that conveys the passion of a chef who sincerely engages with food in the heart of Iidabashi.
Dining Cafe "Beltempo" Executive Chef Hiroyuki Urata
Holding the belief that "the power of the team is our driving force" in his heart, Chef Urata of Dining Cafe "Beltempo" creates smiles for both his colleagues and customers. This interview movie delves into the joy of a buffet that customers can customize themselves, and his passion for continuously updating both the cuisine and the people.
Japanese Restaurant "Hirakawa" Executive Chef Yoshimitsu Kashiwabara
This interview movie features Chef Kashiwabara of Hotel Metropolitan Edmont's Japanese Restaurant "Hirakawa." He discusses what led him to the path of Japanese cuisine, the essence that must be protected even in the midst of optimizing efficiency, the difficulty and reward of passing down Japanese food across generations, and creating a workplace that respects the individuality of his chefs.
Teppanyaki "Yamahiko" Executive Chef Tatsuya Inoko
With a 40-year culinary career, Chef Inoko of Teppanyaki "Yamahiko" has walked side by side with the Hotel. The appeal of teppanyaki lies in the skill of pursuing "delicious meat" and the conversation with customers. This interview movie explores his passion and the ideal of delighting customers with the entire team of chefs.
Sushi "Umihiko" Executive Chef Yukiji Uzawa
With the belief that "the customers are the ones who nurture the restaurant" in his heart, he has walked the path of a sushi chef for 45 years.
Chef Uzawa of Sushi "Umihiko" speaks about the relationship of trust with his customers and his mission to pass the spirit on to the next generation.
This interview movie delves into the artisan's passion put into every single piece of sushi.