Welcome to Chika’s Kitchen

“MADE IN JAPAN, DESIGNED IN GERMANY, AND ASSEMBLED IN CALIFORNIA”
Chika's journey exemplifies the power of combination across cultures and continents, demonstrating how the best of Japan's craftsmanship, Germany's design excellence, and California's innovation can come together to create something truly extraordinary.

Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, classical saxophone virtuoso introduces the charm of Los Angeles' food culture and international cooking. Even though she spent majority of her life in America, she has always been exposed to various cultures since childhood. In the diverse food culture of Los Angeles, she is delighted to discover new flavors at restaurants, markets, and friends' homes from various nations, as well as cooking with ingredients from different countries and regions. Exploring different cuisines is a great way to discover myriad of flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques which stimulates creativity. Furthermore, cooking and eating well are not just about satisfying hunger; they are powerful expressions of creativity that nourish both body and soul, enriching our lives and inspiring us to explore new realms of imagination and innovation.

Looking forward to spilling the beans (and the spices!) about all the healthy and delicious chaos brewing in my kitchen!

  • Start from Appreciation- Acknowledging the food and those involved in its preparation

    • “Itadakimasu” (Japanese word for expressing gratitude before a meal)

  • I am what I eat - Food is what makes me “ME”

  • Be curious - 5 Ws and H

  • Less carbs/sugar, more protein, good fat, and seasonal veggies

  • Drink clean water

  • Support local farmers and vendors

  • Don’t be too strict on following strict eating habits. It’s okay to indulge sometime :)

Chika’s
Eating Philosophy

  • Find ways to make cooking time enjoyable

  • Be adventurous

  • Organize cooking procedure to save time & energy

  • Use ingredients efficiently

  • Use clean water

  • Less sugar & moderate sodium

Chika’s
Cooking Philosophy