Chef Yohei Hombo, formerly the Head Chef at Yuki in Burnside, Chef Yohei made waves with his coveted Sunday night sushi omakase dinners.
Now, with his latest venture, Ibuki Sushi, he has a clear vision: to bring authentic, handcrafted Japanese sushi to plates all over SA through premium takeaway sushi boxes.
Having honed his skills in Tokyo’s bustling fish market and later at Melbourne’s esteemed Kisumé and Ishizuka, Chef Yohei carries the title of Itamae with pride. This title, reserved for the crème de la crème of sushi head chefs, demonstrates his mastery.
He says that he “is very excited to introduce Edomae sushi to everyone in Adelaide”. Edomae is the term used to describe sushi from the Tokyo region, previously known as Edo.
Drawing inspiration from renowned establishments like Uminono in Melbourne and Sugarfish by Nozawa in LA and NYC, Ibuki Sushi’s box concept is set to redefine Adelaide’s sushi experience.
As the only sushi chef of his caliber in Adelaide, Yohei believes that his philosophy of staying true to his Japanese roots and training is key. You won’t find a sushi making machine in his vicinity.
“As an omakase chef, I made so many wonderful friends in Adelaide. The pace of life here, the access to amazing local ingredients and the people are why I’ve chosen to make Adelaide home.” Omakase is a Japanese fine dining concept where the chef cooks and serves a very limited number of customers at the bar, thereby conversing with them throughout the meal.
By carefully considering the texture and flavour profiles of each fish, Chef Yohei ensures that they harmonise seamlessly with his choice of rice and vinegar. To achieve the perfect texture, he often blends different types of vinegar. Additionally, Yohei devotes time to curing the fish, in order to enhance its flavor and impart depth to each bite.
Chef Yohei will curate a bespoke menu that changes regularly to showcase the freshest Australian and Japanese ingredients available with each season while achieving a harmonious balance of flavours and textures. Each sushi box contains 8 or 12 pieces of sushi, large and small sushi rolls, Japanese rolled egg omelettes, and seasonal fruit.
Ibuki Sushi operates as a pop-up in Fine & Fettle. The boxes are available for pre-order for Sunday dinners and Monday lunches. And for those craving a more immersive experience, occasional pop-up omakase dinners are on the horizon.
To find out more, and book, click here.
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