Proving Them Wrong with Precision: A Woman in Sushi

Podcast: Japan Eats! · Heritage Radio Network

Opublikowano: 2026-10-29

Our guest is Nikki Zheng, the chef at Sushi Akira https://sushiakiranyc.com/, an intimate 12-seat omakase restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Nikki worked at notable sushi restaurants in New York, including Masa and Sushi Nakazawa, as well as at a three-star French restaurant, Quintessence in Tokyo, before opening Sushi Akira in 2025. Her talent and skills are already recognized by the Michelin Guide. In this episode, we will discuss why Nikki chose a career in sushi, a field traditionally dominated by men. We will also cover how she overcomes gender-related challenges and h...