Shun’s concept was brought to life in 2018 by local Japanese-Houstonian chef, Naoki Yoshida. As founder and owner of Shun Japanese Kitchen, Chef Naoki’s restaurant has reached the top of it's kind, as one of the most sought-after Japanese restaurants in the nation. His other accolades include being among Yelps Top 100, his own featured page in "Houston Cooks" as 1 of 40 influential chefs in his native Bayou City, and even a special appearance on Bravo’s TV series Top Chef. Chef Naoki’s vision has always been to curate an event that celebrates the common vision of our best local chefs: Create authentic Japanese street food in order to preserve the culture.