15 East Restaurant

Executive Sushi Chef Masato Shimizu oversees the sushi bar and collaborates with the kitchen to bring the customers at 15 East traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern perspective. Masato apprenticed with sushi master Rikio Kugo at Tokyo’s renowned Sukeroku for seven years before moving to New York. After working in popular sushi restaurants Masato collaborated with the owners of 15 East to create a New York dining must.  Masato’s creativity is based on tradition and masterful technique, his virtuoso skills honoring the freshest ingredients. Extremely personable and a natural educator, Masato enjoys teaching customers about the fish he serves. He believes that customers should not be intimidated by the sushi bar and welcomes their questions.