Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Self-taught Japanese chef. In Seattle since 2018, mentored by top chefs. Now sharing roots, culture & flavors via pop-up
You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!
Want to learn more about our competition?
Learn MoreWant to be notified if their position changes?
Receive Text Updates
Tirami”so” White miso mascarpone Coffee jelly Japanese milk bread crisp 70:30 cacao papita powder
Who is your culinary inspiration?Gordon Ramsay Matty Matheson Kaleena Bliss David Nichols Dan Mallahan Luke Kolpin Quinton Stewart Jonathan Little
What would you do with the $25,000?Culinary trip (farm, ranch, restaurant) with my kids
Vote for Toru Masai to be the next Favorite Chef while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting the James Beard Foundation and their mission to lead chefs and the broader culinary industry toward a new standard of excellence.
