Private Chef — Sushi

Chef Keisuke Sugiyama

Sushi chef · Sushi, Japanese cuisine

Raised in the fishing town of Iwanai and now the fourth-generation owner of the historic Seizushi, Chef Sugiyama works with trusted local producers to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients Hokkaido has to offer — sushi rooted in tradition, guided by his own refined approach.

The courses.

2026 – 2027 season. Two courses, both written around the finest ingredients of the day. Prices are per person and include consumption tax and service charge. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy-conscious adaptations are available on every course.

Standard Course — ¥38,500 per person

1. Iwanai flounder topped with sea urchin
2. Hokkaido hairy crab
3. Aged tuna with caviar
4. Abalone with liver sauce
5. 7 pieces — fatty tuna, sea urchin, salmon, scallop, salmon roe, flounder, crab
6. Miso soup
7. Mita Farm ice cream

Premium Omakase Course — ¥57,500 per person

1. Bafun sea urchin and flounder from Hokkaido
2. Aged tuna topped with Japanese caviar
3. Abalone with liver sauce
4. King crab spring rolls
5. Hokkaido grilled kinki fish
6. Live king crab and crab chawanmushi
7. 7 pieces — fatty tuna, sea urchin, salmon, scallop, salmon roe, lean tuna, the chef’s choice
8. Sea urchin soup or crab soup
9. Chef’s special

Hokkaido king crab, premium sea urchin, tuna block, Japanese caviar and kinki fish are guaranteed on the Premium Course.

The details.

On the night

• The chef and one bilingual (Japanese / English) service staff come to your villa, chalet or hotel kitchen in Niseko or Kiroro, and everything is prepared before your eyes.
• The team arrives about one hour before dinner to set up the kitchen and the table.
• All cooking utensils and tableware are provided; travel from Iwanai is included.

Dietary needs

• Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free and allergy-conscious adaptations are available on every course.
• Because each menu is written for your party, we confirm dietary requirements individually with you and the chef after you send your request.

Children

For children under 11 — ¥25,000 per child. Two set menus; all sushi can be fully cooked on request.

Prices are per person and include consumption tax and service charge. Minimum charge ¥220,000 per dinner, tax included. Please book at least one week in advance; nothing is charged until we confirm.

Request a dinner with Chef Sugiyama

This isn't a checkout — it's a request. We reply within 24 hours with the chef's availability and a confirmation. Nothing is charged until then. Email info@iwanaiunited.com or WhatsApp +81 70 4115 8181.

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IWANAI UNITED — private chef in Niseko and Kiroro