Iron Chef, James Beard Award-winner, and a storyteller, Chef Jose Garces is known for his bold, culture-rich concepts spanning Spanish, Latin-American, and now Japanese cuisine.

Okatshe is his long-held vision born from nights spent exploring Tokyo’s magnetic late-night izakayas and candy shops while filming Iron Chef, and years later, with his children in town.

A passionate advocate, Chef Jose Garces is also the founder of The Garces Foundation, his non-profit dedicated to supporting immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

Beyond the kitchen, Garces continues to redefine the chef-life by bringing restaurant-quality experiences to home cooks through virtual classes, cookbooks, and culinary content.