Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi is a celebrity chef and restaurateur known for helping to start the Hawaii Regional Cuisine Movement. He is best known for his eclectic style of cuisine and that blends cooking traditions from Western, Asian, and Hawaiian influences. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, he came to study at the Culinary Institute of America and afterwards accepted positions in various prestigious kitchens in California. After opening his first restaurant in Hollywood in 1984, Yamaguchi later went on to open 29 more restaurants in the United States, Guam, and Hong Kong. He was also featured on a PBS series called Hawaii Cooks with Roy Yamaguchi, and also plays an active role in giving back to the Hawaiian community, raising money for scholarships and keeping cultural traditions preserved through food.

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