SASHI sushi + sake lounge

appearances

LA Weekly

Squid Ink
Iron Chef America Comes to Manhattan  
June  29 2010
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LA Magazine

Los Angeles Magazine's Food Event
Chef Makoto Okuwa faces off at an Iron Chef-inspired competition at the Third Annual Los Angeles Magazine’s Food Event: From the Vine.
Sept 29 2008
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Iron Chef America

Although being at the helm of a successful restaurant’s kitchen every day is a battle in and of itself, nothing can prepare someone for an opportunity to compete on Iron Chef America. As Morimoto’s sous-chef, Makoto competed in 13 battles on the Food Network. We look forward to seeing Makoto lead his own team into Kitchen Stadium soon.

Battle: Uni

Symon vs Okuwa, Season 9 Episode 18 
July 4 2010, Lost

Battle: Kona Kampachi

Morimoto vs Nicotra, Season 5 Episode 12  
Jan 16 2008, Won

Battle: Chilis

Morimoto vs Love  
Season 4 Episode 9, May 20 2007, Lost

Battle: Sablefish

Morimoto vs Hopkins, Season 4 Episode 6
Apr 8 2007, Won

Battle: Beets

Morimoto vs Cantu, Season 3 Episode 24  
Oct 8 2006, Lost

Battle: Tofu

Morimoto vs Yeo, Season 3 Episode 15  
Sept 18 2006, Won

Battle: Lobster

Morimoto vs Eme, Season 3 Episode 9  
Jun 19 2006, Won

Battle: Squid

Morimoto vs Donna, Season 3 Episode 5  
May 7 2006, Lost

Battle: Wild Chinook Salmon

Morimoto vs Douglas, Season 2 Episode 10
Nov 6 2005, Lost

Battle: Asparagus

Morimoto vs Symon, Season 2 Episode 8  
Oct 2 2005, Won

Battle: Black Bass

Morimoto vs Sanchez, Season 2 Episode 4  
July 31 2005, Draw

Battle: Eggs (various)

Morimoto vs Puck, Special - Battle of the Masters
April 25, 2004, Lost

Battle: Crabs (various)

Morimoto vs Feenie, Season 1 Episode 3  
Apr 25 2004, Lost

Battle: Scallops

Morimoto vs Donna, Season 1 Episode 1  
Apr 23 2004, Won