A Quickie with Chef Taka of Nami Nori
Pharell is a partner. But the real star is Chef Taka.
Nami Nori in the Design District is stupendous, known for its minimalistic cool vibes with a DIY hand-roll opportunity (or the chefs can do it for you). We sat down with Chef and partner Takahiro Sakaeda last week. The MSG and Gluten Free experience knocked my La Perla panties off. And the stylish soy-sauce dropper didn’t go unnoticed. How brilliant to avoid a mess!
They also serve Orion Beer. That’s enough of a reason to understand the legitmacy within.
Meet the man who brings his own rice, soy and garlic to Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Vegas to pair it with their meat. He’s got cojones. He’s a legend. He’s awesome. And even the way he chops his scallions is sexy.
Name: Takahiro Sakaeda
Nickname:Taka
Partner at: Nami Nori
Why Miami? I moved to Miami to help the brand expand and the back and forth travel was too intense.
Best childhood leftover memory: Actually, my mom used to make spaghetti and meatballs but Japanese style and kinda very Neapolitan style, s…
