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Chef Masato Arai

Executive Omakase Chef

Trained in traditional Edomae techniques, Chef Masato brings years of experience shaped at intimate sushi counters across Japan.

His approach favors restraint over excess, balance over complexity, and seasonality over repetition. Each course is prepared in response to the moment never rushed, never routine.

“Omakase is not about choice. It is about trust.”

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Guided By Trust

Omakase at MAKAI is a quiet dialogue between chef and guest. The menu evolves with seasonality, availability, and intuition shaped not by preference, but by experience.

Philosophy In Practice

Pillar 1

Seasonality

Ingredients are selected daily, responding to natural cycles rather than fixed menus.

Pillar 2

Precision

Every cut, temperature, and movement is intentional refined through repetition.

Pillar 3

Restraint

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Pillar 4

Presence

Each course is prepared and served in the moment, guided by attention rather than routine.