Meet Pearl Steffie, Chef-Owner at Kusaki, LA’s First Vegan Omakase Restaurant

Pearl Steffie is the chef-owner at Kusaki, LA's first vegan omakase restaurant located in West LA. Kusaki offers a unique plant-based twist on the traditional Japanese dining experience of omakase, where chefs create customized menus based on preferences and seasonal ingredients. Steffie's culinary journey inspired her to venture into plant-based cuisine, pushing her creativity and skills to new heights.

At Kusaki, the focus is on using the finest and freshest ingredients to create exceptional dishes, including pea-based tuna, Enoki Nigiri, and salmon made from seaweed and tapioca starch. The restaurant aims to appeal to a wide range of diners, from vegans to flexitarians to omnivores, by recreating the same flavors and experiences of traditional sushi without the use of animal products. Customer response to Kusaki has been overwhelmingly positive, with many customers praising the exceptional dishes and flavors offered.