i. Biography
Coming Up
In Tokyo, Ikuya Kobayashi entered Sushi Saito as an apprentice under Takashi Saito, learning the discipline, cadence, and restraint that shape the house. That foundation carried into his next post as head chef of the Hong Kong outpost of Sushi Saito at Sushi Saito in Hong Kong, where the work remained tied to lineage and technique rather than departure from them. He is now chef of 3110, applying the same precise approach in a new setting while staying within the traditions that formed his practice.
Where They Are Now
The counter reads as continuity, not rupture: regional vocabulary, structured progression, and a clear respect for inherited form. At Sushi Saito in Tokyo, Japan, and later at Sushi Saito in Hong Kong, Ikuya Kobayashi built a record that shows how training can deepen through repetition without becoming static. At 3110, that grounding appears in a style marked by continuity, discipline, and an unhurried confidence rooted in one tradition.
Signature
Authentic Edomae sushi defines Ikuya Kobayashi’s work. The style asks for precision, seasonality, and respect for form, and his background in apprenticeship and progression fits that framework closely. In practice, Edomae sushi becomes a working language rather than a label: balance, timing, and exact technique doing the heavy lifting. The emphasis stays on fidelity and refinement, which is why the same discipline visible at Sushi Saito continues to register at 3110.
Honors
MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 — two Michelin stars (2019) sits among Ikuya Kobayashi’s honors. The recognition places his work in a demanding field where consistency matters as much as execution. Read alongside his training and appointments, it points to a career built on rigorous standards, with a kitchen practice measured by exacting expectations and a clear line back to lineage.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Ikuya
What is Ikuya Kobayashi's current role?
As of 2026, Ikuya Kobayashi is Chef at 3110.
Where did Ikuya Kobayashi work before?
Ikuya Kobayashi's earlier career included Sushi Saito and Sushi Saito.
What recognition has Ikuya Kobayashi received?
MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 — two Michelin stars (2019).
