Gaijin is a Japanese word meaning "outsider" or "alien". The word is composed of two kanji: gai, meaning "outside"; and jin, meaning "person"
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Gaijin started as a nickname, what they called Jack when he was the only westerner in the kitchen. After nearly two decades across four continents, he's reclaimed it for something more fun.
From intimate omakase to larger private events, wine bar takeovers, and residencies.
Same approach across the board. Japanese technique married with global influences, executed with precision at whatever scale the moment calls for.
