CHEF PROFILE.
Yuji Hayashi
Born in Hyogo Pref. Member of Associazione Council Cucina Italiana.
Educated in the culinary of arts in Osaka Abeno Tsuji academy, went to Italy to work and learn about authentic Italian regional food, especially around Piemonte province.
Returning to Japan, moved to Tokyo and worked as chief chef at several restaurants.
Now a head chef at Tanta Roba, a Trattoria in Harimazaka in Bunkyo-ku, established 23 years ago and certified by Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and Italian Culinary Academy as an authentic Italian restaurant.
Since 2020, worked also as executive chef at the world's first Porsche-approved restaurant in Shiodome, Tokyo. Cuisine inspired by Italian regional food served at both restaurants.