Yukio Watanabe

Chef Watanabe dedicated eight years to mastering the art of soba, from grinding to cutting to serving. He trained as an apprentice at Honmura An under the mentorship of Koichi Kobayashi. He sources buckwheat directly from Nagano farms, demonstrating his commitment to quality ingredients.

Japanese soba

Career

• Apprentice at Honmura An

Mentored by Koichi Kobayashi.