Hiroto Ochiai from Niigata, Japan, began his culinary career after university, working at Enterprise HUGE Co., Ltd. where he explored various international cuisines, including Mexican, Italian, and Spanish. 

 

He later joined Jean-Georges Tokyo, learning from one of New York’s top restaurants. In 2017, he moved to the U.S. and contributed to the Michelin-starred restaurants Sushi Amane and Shion 69 Leonard in New York serving as Sous Chef and Beverage Director. Certified as a Sake Sommelier, he combines Japanese and French culinary traditions to bring innovative dining experiences to Texas.

 

You can now enjoy his French Japanese dishes at Ramen Izakaya Akira in Lewisville, where he and his wife, Nami, serve the menu focused on sake, natural wines, the French-Japanese omakase course and the new style ramen called "Maze-Ramen."

 

Hiro's Kitchen by Ramen Izakaya Akira

Address: 2540 King Arthur Blvd, Unit 126, Lewisville, TX 75056