Chef Koji Okabe

Meet Our Sushi Chef

Koji was born in Fukushima, Japan where he pursued his culinary journey by working at various hotel restaurants until he immigrated to Canada in 1986 with his family. Here, he continued to work at various Japanese restaurants, beginning in Ottawa before finally settling down in Niagara Falls. Throughout his culinary career, Koji has developed his own unique methods in preparing authentic Japanese flavours with a Western inspiration.

With more than 30 years experience handling fish, Koji uses only the finest ingredients available and adds a seasoned flair to all his seafood dishes. Now the proud owner and executive chef of his own Japanese food restaurant, he invites you to share a memorable Asian cuisine dining experience. View the menu to see what we have to offer.

Chef Koji Okabe
Chef Koji Okabe

Contact Us

Koji and the team at Michinoku Japanese Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario welcome you to call 905-356-3271 or visit us today to sample our exquisite sushi and Japanese specialty menu selections.

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