| Hideki Okazaki, Rise |
After 5 years preparatory training in Japan, left for Italy in 1990.
There he was trained in the authentic kitchens of two Michelin starred restaurants ‘La Frasca’ and ‘Arnolfo’.
After his profound experience in Italy and skilled with the culinary style of the area, he set foot on Australian soil in 1992.
Here in Australia, he refined his already formidable skills under such chefs as Steve Manfredi, Owner-Chef of Italian restaurant ‘Manfredi’, and later Tony Bilson, Owner-Chef of the French restaurant ‘Ampersand’.
Most notably was his time with notable Chef Mr. Inukai, also of ‘Ampersand’ and later of notoriety as Owner Chef of the well renowned restaurant, 'Blancharu'. In 2001 his performance as Second-Chef to Tony Bilson at the modern Australian restaurant ‘Arena’ was defining. Even more defining for Hideki was his later work at the Asian style restaurant ‘Opium’ and ‘Ocean Room’ as Sous Chef, where he started to explore Asian cuisine.
For later in 2005, Hideki Okazaki would assume the role of Owner-Chef of RISE. He was truly able to bring all the influences together and finally complete to shape his exclusive fusion cooking style.
He designs dishes with an innovative approach, fusing western techniques with the basic essence of Japanese and Asian cuisine.
Here in Australia, he refined his already formidable skills under such chefs as Steve Manfredi, Owner-Chef of Italian restaurant ‘Manfredi’, and later Tony Bilson, Owner-Chef of the French restaurant ‘Ampersand’.
Most notably was his time with notable Chef Mr. Inukai, also of ‘Ampersand’ and later of notoriety as Owner Chef of the well renowned restaurant, 'Blancharu'. In 2001 his performance as Second-Chef to Tony Bilson at the modern Australian restaurant ‘Arena’ was defining. Even more defining for Hideki was his later work at the Asian style restaurant ‘Opium’ and ‘Ocean Room’ as Sous Chef, where he started to explore Asian cuisine.
For later in 2005, Hideki Okazaki would assume the role of Owner-Chef of RISE. He was truly able to bring all the influences together and finally complete to shape his exclusive fusion cooking style.
He designs dishes with an innovative approach, fusing western techniques with the basic essence of Japanese and Asian cuisine.
Chef Okazaki’s Restaurant: Rise
Occupying the quiet location on the corner of colourful Darlinghust and Graigend StreetsAyou will find RISE, which this year celebrates it’s 6th Anniversary.
