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Katsuhiko Miyamoto, known affectionately as Miya, has been a chef for over three decades. Twenty-four years ago he was given the opportunity to travel to South Africa to work in a Japanese restaurant that was in need of an authentic Japanese chef.
Miya was offered numerous jobs in Japanese restaurants, and he built up a loyal clientele. Loyal patrons would follow Miya when he changed restaurants because they wanted his tempura and sushi. However, Miya remained faithful to the Japanese community in South Africa by catering for various Japanese companies who also preferred his sushi to that of other chefs.
Miya believes there are many different sides to being a sushi chef. ‘An important consideration is the person eating the sushi,’ Miya explains. ‘The challenge is not to fill the stomach, but rather to appeal to the eye and then to the palate with the taste sensation of sushi. The successful sushi chef wants to please his customer physically, mentally and psychologically.’ This passion for pleasing the individual has contributed to Miya’s success.
He attended a Chef’s School in Japan (Ise Cho-Rishi Gakko in 1977), where he studied French cuisine. He was particularly attracted to the beautiful serving styles of nouvelle cuisine, as well the complexity and fine tastes of the food. Thereafter he also studied Japanese cooking, which included the art of sushi-making.
In February 1999, Miya married Terry, an energetic, passionate, and highly driven marketing and advertising executive. Her marketing experience and flair for organising has been a welcome addition to Miya’s Cuisine. Together Miya and Terry have built a private and corporate catering company that takes all the headaches out of planning a function.
Clients:
Accenture, MTN, BMW, Cherry Tree Marketing, Delawood,
Red Pepper Events, Hannover Re Insurance, Interface Flor,
Lombard Insurance, Promogenix, Old Mutual
Applause:
The guests thoroughly enjoyed the dinner , Miya is an amazing Chef
Candice Afonso – Afken Finance
I would like to thank you both for the gorgeous spread and excellent service you provided. I could tell straight away when I met Miya that he knew what he was doing so I could relax and let him get on with it! He was an absolute star, I just wish I hadn’t been running around like an excited puppy and had taken some time off to watch him at his art!! My friends who did tell me he was incredible.
Lindsay Morris
I just wanted to write and thank you both so much for the time and
effort you put in for my visit. For me it was a stimulating,
productive experience that has fuelled my enthusiasm and creativity .
I so enjoyed the whole experience and learned so much from you Miya.
Tomorrow I start training 2 of my staff , so hope that I can do you
proud ! i am sure it will be a process of trial and error but I look
forward to it !
Amanda Wessels
Just a small note to say thank you so much for the demonstration at yesterday’s seminar, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and of course loved having a taste of the sushi. Miya, you added a lovely element to the day’s programme.
I hope to do business with you guys again in the very near future.
Lauri Mego,
RedCube Agency
Sushi demonstration for VHF:
They loved and raved about Miyamoto. I will surely recommend you to anyone.
Vital Health Foods/8 Seconds
Thank you so very much to you and Miya. Your
entire service, from the organising to delivery was outstanding. I was blown
away - thank you! The sushi was delicious, the service was efficient,
working with you both was an absolute pleasure.
Jacqui Landi – 24 Carrots
We just wanted to thank you for a great day Saturday. Everybody can’t stop talking about what a great day it was for everybody.
They really enjoyed themselves, all said it is a day that they will always remember.
Christelle Zaaiman – Zaaiman Drilling
I would also like to thank Miya for coming up to the island it has been very beneficial to the chefs, the hotel and all the guests have been very happy with our new sushi, please tell Miya I have banned Rudi from using salami and cheese when making sushi.
Thank you again Miya for your time and great patience.
Michael Ovens,
Executive Chef
Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa Ilha do Bazaruto, Mozambique
What can I say, but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Yet again it was a pleasure to work with both of you. I appreciate the time you took to be with us last night during our successful launch of new appliances.
Miya you are always professional and Miele are always proud to show you off. Terry you are just as wonderful helping wherever you can, be it cleaning plates etc.
Look forward to our next adventure together.
Oh yes, thanks for the individual sushi that was made for me. You both always make me feel so special.
MANDY HUNT
Events Co-Ordinator and PR Communications , Miele South Africa
We will keep using Miya’s Cuisine because the food is consistently good and our guests really enjoy
him and you guys are charming and professional.
Thank you,
DEBBIE BUNGER – Delawood
They absolutely loved it! Johan came back on Monday and told us all about it over lunch. He said everyone had a really great time and that I should thank you for putting together a very premium experience. He was impressed with everything, the venue, the chef and he said the food was awesome. The staff back in Cape Town were a little jealous as it really sounded like a great evening
Thank you so much for all your help and I will definitely be recommending your services in the future!
Taryn Jurgen – The Real Great Brands Company
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