Chef — Ryōtei Meihodo

Meet the chef

Our executive chef brings deep experience and respect for Aso’s ingredients to every kaiseki menu we serve.

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Executive Chef Masayoshi Tanaka

Executive Chef Masayoshi Tanaka

Executive Chef, Ryōtei Meihodo
Experience: 25 years
Focus: Kaiseki, sushi, local ingredients

Career path

1999

Entering the kitchen

Began training at a historic ryotei in Tokyo, learning fundamentals from the ground up.

2005

Kyoto

Deepened mastery of kaiseki at a celebrated Kyoto restaurant and refined classical technique.

2010

Independence

Opened his own ryotei in Kumamoto, focusing on local ingredients and regional flavor.

2020

Ryōtei Meihodo

Appointed executive chef at Ryōtei Meihodo, celebrating the bounty of Aso in every menu.

Philosophy

“I want every dish to express the true flavor of its ingredients and leave guests sincerely satisfied. The produce that grows from Aso’s landscape is extraordinary—through thoughtful cooking I hope each visit feels like a special occasion.”

What guides us

  • Prioritize fresh local ingredients
  • Honor classical technique while meeting contemporary tastes
  • Celebrate the seasons on every plate
  • Thoughtful, personalized hospitality
  • Never stop learning and refining our craft

Specialties

Kaiseki

Traditional kaiseki composition with seasonal ingredients composed as edible art.

Sushi

Nigiri built around seafood shipped fresh from Amakusa.

Local ingredients

Menus that spotlight the distinct flavors of the Aso region.

Seasonal menus

Dishes that change with the calendar and the harvest.

A note to our guests

Thank you for choosing Ryōtei Meihodo. For twenty-five years I have devoted myself to this craft, and today I am privileged to cook surrounded by Aso’s natural beauty.

The ingredients here are remarkable—seasonal vegetables, seafood from Amakusa, and Kumamoto’s specialties, brought together through classical technique in a true kaiseki experience.

We prepare each course with care so your time with us feels truly special. I hope you will visit Ryōtei Meihodo and savor kaiseki offered with the warm spirit of Aso.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Pricing

Prices are shown excluding and including tax. Menu contents and prices may vary with availability.

Allergies & dietary restrictions

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