Katsuhiko Miyamoto, known affectionately as Miya, has been a chef for over three decades. Twenty-four years ago he was given the opportunity to travel to South Africa to work in a Japanese restaurant that was in need of an authentic Japanese chef.
Miya was offered numerous jobs in Japanese restaurants, and he built up a loyal clientele. Loyal patrons would follow Miya when he changed restaurants because they wanted his tempura and sushi. However, Miya remained faithful to the Japanese community in South Africa by catering for various Japanese companies who also preferred his sushi to that of other chefs.
Miya believes there are many different sides to being a sushi chef. ‘An important consideration is the person eating the sushi,’ Miya explains. ‘The challenge is not to fill the stomach, but rather to appeal to the eye and then to the palate with the taste sensation of sushi. The successful sushi chef wants to please his customer physically, mentally and psychologically.’ This passion for pleasing the individual has contributed to Miya’s success.
He attended a Chef’s School in Japan (Ise Cho-Rishi Gakko in 1977), where he studied French cuisine. He was particularly attracted to the beautiful serving styles of nouvelle cuisine, as well the complexity and fine tastes of the food. Thereafter he also studied Japanese cooking, which included the art of sushi-making.
In February 1999, Miya married Terry, an energetic, passionate, and highly driven marketing and advertising executive. Her marketing experience and flair for organising has been a welcome addition to Miya’s Cuisine. Together Miya and Terry have built a private and corporate catering company that takes all the headaches out of planning a function. |
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The demonstration was excellent. Miya is a natural with the crowd. Thank you both very much. And the sushi was amazing!!!
- Vasanthie,
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful function and food. The staff and I really enjoyed it -
Michelle Jasper
Yet again it was a pleasure to work with both of you. We appreciated the time you took to be with us last night during our successful launch of new appliances.
Miya you are always professional and Miele are always proud to show you off. Terry you are just as wonderful helping wherever you can -
Miele
Thank you for the excellent service to you and Miya we only heard great comments from the attendees -
Rene Whitaker
Fujitsu
Thank you so much for making it a wonderful evening! The food was amazing and the decor was beautiful.
Please extend my thanks to your team, and we hope to do business with you in the future.
Bernadette - Hogg - Amadeus
The food was really divine -
Seipati Kgoroge Amadeus
I just wanted to thank yourself and Miya for the wonderful time had by all at the Bridal shower on Saturday. The demonstration and food was absolutely fantastic. Everybody has sent glowing praises.
Ashleigh Bradley |
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