Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi is a Japanese-American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and founder of a collection of restaurants, including 30 Roy's Restaurants in the United States and Guam, the Tavern by Roy Yamaguchi, and Eating House 1849. He is one of the founding members of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement. Yamaguchi was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and has deep roots in Hawaii through his paternal grandfather. Known for his Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, he blends California-French-Japanese cooking traditions with fresh ingredients from the Islands. In 1993, he received the James Beard 'Best Pacific Northwest Chef' Award.