Master Sushi Chef Saito Saito will once again join Stephen de Haan and Greg Grant, founders of the award winning Red Phone Booth & Amalfi Pizza, to bring Saito – Sushi, Steak and Cocktails, to downtown Atlanta in early 2021 at 19 Andrew Young International Blvd. Located downtown in the former Regenstein’s department store, the 2,200 square foot restaurant will feature Pacific regional influence that truly inspires Saito as he utlitzes fresh tropical fruits, balancing delicately with the freshest fish flown in daily to create magical rolls, sashimi that melts in your mouth, and other inspired dishes. The partners are also developing an equally inspired beverage program, utilizing techniques from next door at Red Phone Booth and traditional Japanese ingredients such as shiso and yuzu. Rare Japanese whisky will be showcased, served over double reverse osmosis ice pressed into a sphere from a Taisin ice mold.
“To have the opportunity to work alongside Master Chef Saito again, is truly an honor,” said Stephen de Haan. “His tradition, eye for detail, and passion for service truly will deliver an unforgettable experience for our guests.”
One of only a handful of exclusive Master Chefs in the U.S., Master Chef Saito was born and raised in Fukushima, Japan where he began his sushi apprenticeship at the age of 12. Graduating from the Tokyo Chef School, he apprenticed in Japan for over 10 years. Saito has since opened over 30 successful restaurants in such discerning cites as New York, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Aspen, and Hollywood. The remainder of his career was spent in Atlanta where he cemented his culinary reputation. Chef Saito’s sushi creations are not only mouth-watering, but are literal works of art!
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