Meet the Chefs
Behind the Flame
At Ajisai, teppanyaki dining is more than a meal. It is a live culinary performance crafted by chefs who have dedicated years to mastering their craft. Each of our teppanyaki chefs brings precision knife skills, expert timing, and genuine showmanship to the iron grill, searing premium steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables right before your eyes. From the mesmerizing rhythm of the spatula to the heat of the open flame, every moment at the teppanyaki table is designed to delight. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply craving an immersive dining experience unlike any other in Beaverton, our chefs make every visit memorable.

Joseph Alcantara
Teppanyaki chef since 2019

Tre Evan-McClennaham
Teppanyaki chef since 2019

Shane White
Teppanyaki chef for 4 years now

Chris Aaronson
Teppanyaki chef for about 10 years

Félix Yu
Teppanyaki chef since 1999

Jacob Valencia
Teppanyaki chef for about 6 years

Giovanny Martinez Ortega
Teppanyaki chef for about 3.5 years

Gama Morelos
Teppanyaki chef for 3 years

Sean Naile
Teppanyaki chef since 2014

Ismael Torres
Teppanyaki chef for 3 years

Ander Route
Teppanyaki chef for 3 months

Brady Benson
Teppanyaki chef since 2017

Scott Sims
Teppanyaki chef for almost 5 years
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