“I Put Yamagata Cuisine On The Map!”: The Rise of Chef Okuda

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Discover the spirit of Yamagata and its seasonal cuisine in the heart of Tokyo!

Today, Shizuka ventures to the sophisticated Ginza district in Tokyo to sample seasonal delights at a renowned fusion restaurant. Yamagata San-Dan-Delo specializes in Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine, using only the finest ingredients from Yamagata prefecture.

Shizuka arrives at the destination and takes a seat in the elegant dining room before being welcomed by Okuda Masayuki–Chef and Founder of Yamagata San-Dan-Delo. After being clued in on the restaurants history and concept, Chef Okuda Masayuki heads into the kitchen to begin lunch preparations. He shares some of his culinary secrets and passion for fine produce as he assembles a mouthwatering range of dishes for our host.

Shizuka indulges in a feast including decadent seafood, seasonal Yamagata vegetables, wagyu beef, fine wine, and beyond. After savoring every bite, she announces a special giveaway!

GIVEAWAY:
1 x lucky byFood viewer will WIN a full course dinner at Yamagata San-Dan-Delo. Simply post ‘I love Yamagata’ in comments section below, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

LOCATION
Ginza, Tokyo

FEATURED FOODS
Japanese Oyster with Mountain Vegetables
Yamagata Bagna Càuda
Spaghetti with Fresh Cucumber
Yamagata Vegetable Rattatouile
Steamed Fish and Clams with a Vegetable Reduction
Wagyu Beef with Truffles and Fava Beans

TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
01:24 Yamagata San-Dan-Delo
01:48 Chef Okuda Masayuki
03:39 Japanese Oyster with Mountain Vegetables
05:32 Yamagata Bagna Càuda with Sauce
08:59 Spaghetti with Cucumber Sauce
11:17 Yamagata Vegetable Rattatouile
12:22 Steamed Fish and Clams with a Vegetable Reduction
14:52 Wagyu Beef with Truffles and Fava Beans
16:10 GIVEAWAY
16:01 Outro

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