Our Story
Discover how two chefs from opposite sides of the globe combined their craft to create the ultimate culinary junction.
Where East Craft Meets Western smoke
OST-WEST was founded in 2024 with a bold mission: to bridge the delicate, precise aesthetics of Japanese and Pan-Asian culinary arts with the robust, smoky intensity of European and American wood-fired grills.
We believe that dining shouldn't force a compromise. Under one roof, using a unified state-of-the-art kitchen, we prepare cold sashimi platters and steaming baos alongside dry-aged steaks and charred butter lobster tails.
Meet the Founders
Two distinct paths, one shared kitchen.
Chef Yuto
co-founder & sushi master
Born and raised in Kyoto, Yuto spent twelve years training in Michelin-starred traditional sushi joints. His obsession is ingredient freshness, visual plating design, and the delicate balance of acidity and sweetness in vinegared rice.
At OST-WEST, Yuto directs the raw bar and steamer stations, crafting award-winning custom rolls, delicate poke bowls, and soft steamed baos that melt in the mouth.
Chef Mikhail
co-founder & grill master
Hailing from Munich, Mikhail grew up in a family of butchers and master grill cooks. He traveled across Europe and South America to master wood smoking, charcoal temperature management, and dry-aging beef processes.
At OST-WEST, Mikhail commands the custom brick fire pits, grilling prime cuts, herb-basted lobsters, and Mediterranean skewers over local red oak wood charcoal at intense heats.
Ready to experience the fusion yourself?
Book a table in our vibrant neon lounge today or place a takeout order to enjoy it at home.