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    Masataka Fujisawa

    Executive Chef, Masa Hong Kong

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    Portrait of Masataka Fujisawa

    Portrait of Masataka Fujisawa

    i. Biography

    Masataka Fujisawa is Executive Chef of Masa Hong Kong in Central, Hong Kong, with a focus on omakase sushi. From Hokkaido, he also worked as a chef at Sushi Masataka in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

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    The Climb

    The line between restaurant craft and kitchen leadership runs through Sushi Masataka in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, where Masataka Fujisawa worked as a chef early in his career. Since 2021, he has held the Executive Chef role at Masa Hong Kong in Central, Hong Kong.

    Today

    At Masa Hong Kong in Central, Hong Kong, Masataka Fujisawa serves as Executive Chef.

    Signature

    Masataka Fujisawa’s signature dishes include Three thin sliced fatty tuna sushi, Steamed abalone with liver sauce, and Omakase set menu.

    Recognition

    The defining recognition in Masataka Fujisawa’s profile is his role as Executive Chef of Masa Hong Kong. Hokkaido remains the other fixed marker in the record of his career. he previously worked at the Michelin-starred Sushi Ichi in Singapore and at Ginza Kyubey in Tokyo before coming to Hong Kong in 2013 to lead Sushi Rozan and later open Sushi Masataka.

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    FAQ

    Asked of Masataka

    • What is Masataka Fujisawa's current role?

      Masataka Fujisawa is Executive Chef.

    • Where did Masataka Fujisawa work before?

      Masataka Fujisawa's earlier career included Sushi Masataka.

    • What is Masataka Fujisawa known for?

      Omakase sushi.

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