Roy Yamaguchi

Roy Yamaguchi
Roy Yamaguchi during a visit to the Pearl Harbor-based guided missile frigate USS Crommelin in 2004
Born1956 (age 67–68)
Tokyo, Japan
EducationCulinary Institute of America
Culinary career
Cooking styleHawaii inspired cuisine
Current restaurant(s)
  • Roy's Hawaii, Roy's Restaurant, Eating House 1849
Award(s) won
  • James Beard "Best Pacific Northwest Chef"
Websitewww.royyamaguchi.com

Roy Yamaguchi (born 1956) is a Japanese-American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and founder of a collection of restaurants, including 30 Roy's Restaurants in the United States and Guam, the Tavern by Roy Yamaguchi and Eating House 1849. He is one of the founding members of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement.