Kunio Tokuoka

Kunio Tokuoka

Born in 1960, Kunio Tokuoka is a grandson of Teiichi Yuki, founder of Kiccho, a renowned Japanese restaurant. Kunio Tokuoka started apprenticing himself to him at the age of 20 and learned the heart of Japanese cuisine. After working in Kiccho in Tokyo, he moved on to Kiccho (Kitcho) in Arashiyama, Kyoto, and has served there as Executive Chef since 1995. While preserving the traditions of Japanese cuisine, Tokuoka has endeavored to propose various new styles of Japanese cuisine. His pioneer spirit has taken him to culinary events both in Japan and other countries including Madrid Fusion in 2005, Masterpiece Dining in New York and the prestigious Salone Del Gusto in Italy, which focuses on "Slow Food."