Meet our Aozora Team

General Manager Ryan

What brought you to Aozora, and what do you enjoy most about being part of the team?
The opportunity to join aozora came during the pandemic, it was an opportunity that was mysterious and I think that’s why I took it. It was an opportunity that would be as good as I wanted it to be. I think what I enjoy most about the team is cultivating it, growing it (I guess that’s the same) maintaining and driving the standard of the team.

What do you think makes a memorable dining experience beyond just the food?
I think a memorable dining experience coming from somewhere outside of the food comes from the individual taking care of you and the relationship or conversation they form with the guest in a short period of time 1hr-2hrs

As someone who contributes to the bar program at Aozora, what about the specialty excites you?
The bar program at Aozora has been built around our whisky collection, what excites me about the evolution of it is finding new spirits or wines that pair well with raw fish and also with savory cooked fish and other dishes.

Head Master Sushi Chef Han

Meet Head Master Sushi Chef Han of Aozora—whose journey with our team began at Akemi Berkeley in 2015. For more than a decade, Chef Han has set the standard for what exceptional sushi should be: impeccable handling, precise cutting, thoughtful craftsmanship, and presentation that lets the quality of every piece speak for itself.