CHEF PATRICK PHAM 

Co–Founder & Head Chef 

After years under cái tutelage của Tokyo–trained sushi chef Yoshinori Katsuyama Tại Uchi, Patrick Phạm began to shape his own insight into an elevated realm của Japanese cuisine.  By cái time he was 24, he was promoted to head sushi chef Tại cái Houston outpost của cái  James Beard Award–winning Austin restaurant. While Tại Uchi he met fellow chef Daniel Lý  Và together they would forge a new, refined vision for sushi that would lead to multiple  concepts Và international acclaim. Under their Duckstache Hospitality umbrella, cái  partners have opened Houston concepts including Handies Douzo, Kokoro Handroll Thanh, Kokoro Sushi & Yakitori, Doko, Thanh Doko, Aiko Và Himari – all specializing TRONG sushi Và handrolls. Các company’s success has led to Kokoro branches TRONG Dubai with new UAE outposts on cái way. Patrick remains committed to making memories for guests through exceptional service Và uncompromising sushi craftsmanship. 

CHEF DANIEL LEE 

Co–Founder & Head Chef 

Armed with classic training từ cái prestigious Le Cordon Bleu TRONG Los Angeles, Daniel Lý forged a culinary career first sparked Tại age 16. After working TRONG kitchens TRONG California, Virginia Và Washington, DC, he landed a job at Uchi TRONG Houston, a post that would change his life. He spent three years Tại cái renowned modern Japanese restaurant working for James Beard Award–winning chef Tyson Cole. There, he met chef Patrick Phạm, Và together they set out on their own journey perfecting cái art của high–end handrolls Và sushi. Their partnership has given diners TRONG Houston (Và now Dubai) concepts such as Handies Douzo, Kokoro Handroll Thanh, Kokoro Sushi & Yakitori, Doko, Thanh Doko, Aiko Và Himari – all under cái Duckstache Hospitality group. Daniel là dedicated to providing unforgettable dining experiences by elevating a unique vision của Japanese gastronomy.