Chef Yuu Shimano owns a French restaurant in Brooklyn, New York - Restaurant Yuu.
Formerly, Chef Yuu is a co-executive chef at MIFUNE, New York, with Chef Tomo Urata. Before coming to MIFUNE, Chef Yuu studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute. He studied in Osaka, Japan, and Lyon, France.
Tsuji Culinary Institute, Osaka, Japan
Tsuji Culinary Institute, Lyon, France
He is always driven by a desire to travel and his love for France. Chef Yuu worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in the country. First, at a two Michelin-starred La Villa Des Lys in Cannes. It is where he secured his first kitchen position. He also worked at La Villa Augusta St-Paul Trois. He then worked as the Chef de Partie of Meats and Sauces at Guy Savoy. This is an eponymous three Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris.
La Villa Des Lys, Cannes, France
La Villa Augusta St-Paul Trois
Guy Savoy, Paris France
His culinary foundation is French cuisine. But, as a Japanese chef, he creates modern Japanese Washoku cuisine. Chef Yuu doesn't incorporate traditional Japanese ingredients alone. He always thinks about all the subtleties of how best to use those ingredients. He's always conscious about the dish's flavor, texture, and nose. The different seasons influence Japanese cuisine. Thus, Chef Yuu is mindful of expressing the seasons through his dishes.
Chef Yuu Shimano
Wagyu PieSauce Perigueux
Lièvre à la royale
Filet de bîuf,foie gras Wellington
Che Yuu is very mindful of the "Omotenashi" spirit when cooking for his customers. Omotenashi means "to serve your guest wholeheartedly and to go above and beyond." He's always looking for the best ingredients to heighten his skill. Also, to best cook that ingredient daily. This way, he can exceed the customer's expectations and go home with gladness.
The global pandemic has affected everyone. But, no pandemic can stop Chef Yuu. He initiated a humanitarian act for the medical frontliners. He cooked food and delivered it to them. Indeed, not all heroes wear capes; some wear aprons and toque blanche. No wonder MIFUNE is successful with this amazing chef.
Visit MIFUNE New York’s website to learn more about the restaurant or book a resevation: MIFUNE New York
MIFUNE New York
Chef Yuu attained a position at MIFUNE as Co-executive Chef. This makes him very particular when it comes to the restaurant's dish presentations. MIFUNE has been enjoying this beautiful Urushi Flat Dinner Plate for their dishes.
Aside from the fantastic plates, Chef Yuu also loves using his Gyuto knife. He uses this in preparing these mouthwatering dishes. He even termed it as a "Super knife"!
