Elevating Your Food Experiences!!
This is the service site of Ohtani, operator of “Sushi Log” and representative of the “Japan Sushi and Sake Culture Association“.
By connecting producers, chefs, and consumers,
we help create exceptional culinary experiences.
Drawing on 25 years of experience exploring more than 6,500 restaurants and developing culinary expertise.
Yuya Ohtani’s Services and Media Presence
We offer the following services.
Media Management & Social Media
We primarily operate two websites: Sushi Log and Sushi Log Feast Journal.
We also actively write on note and publish in English on Substack.
【SOCIAL MEDIA】
We’ve been writing on Tabelog since 2013.
【For Restaurants】Flavor Optimization & Sake Pairing Consulting
We provide taste consulting services for restaurants upon request. Taking into account ingredients, seasonings, and cooking methods, we deliver quality beyond what typical management consultants can offer.
Additionally, Ohtani, who holds a J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA, offers sake recommendations tailored to your restaurant’s concept and flavor profile.
For more details, please refer to this page.
Community Management
We actively write through our note membership. We help enhance your “culinary awareness” and “food resolution,” making food even more enjoyable.
Applications for sushi gatherings and pairing events are available through our official LINE.
【For Individuals】Gourmet Consulting for Executives “Sushi Log Gourmet Club”
“Sushi Log Gourmet Club” is a membership-based, limited-enrollment service for business executives. We address all your food-related questions and provide full access to all premium content Ohtani creates on note. We guide you to reliable information with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
For more details, please refer to this page.
Food and Travel Guide (English Available)
We recommend restaurants based on your preferences and objectives, and provide accompaniment when needed. We explain ingredients, dishes, history, and culture.
Reporting, Writing, Social Media, and Speaking
We visit restaurants, producers, and events for coverage, creating articles and social media content. We also accommodate various speaking engagements.
About Our Consulting Services
Regarding our flavor optimization and sake pairing consulting,
here’s what we offer:
Flavor Optimization
- We taste your dishes, discuss your conceptual approach, and provide precise recommendations. We leverage our extensive dining experience that surpasses even most professional chefs.
- We can work with virtually all culinary genres, not just sushi.
- Our ultimate goal is customer satisfaction and increased patronage.
Sake Pairing
- Many chefs struggle with sake selection and pairing recommendations.
- We make suggestions based on your restaurant’s culinary direction, seasonal ingredients, and current trends in both food and sake industries.
- We help customers discover sake’s delights while increasing your average check size.
Service Overview
- Our services involve on-site visits to your establishment.
- We primarily serve the Greater Tokyo area (please inquire for other regions).
- Initial consultations can be conducted via ZOOM or other online meeting platforms.
The shortest and best way
for a person to find happiness
is through food.
Yuya Ohtani
Sushi Log Representative
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1981. Graduate of International Christian University with a major in Cultural Anthropology, former publishing company employee. Sushi researcher and sake pairing specialist. Holds J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA from the Japan Sommelier Association. Skilled at selecting restaurants based on personal criteria, having visited over 6,500 dining establishments across 30 countries worldwide. Specializes in discovering and promoting hidden gem restaurants. Visits markets, producers, and brewers, prepares food himself, and participates in food product development.
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Let’s energize the culinary industry together!
