Chef Ishwor Bahadur Gurung is the heart of the Japanese kitchen at Shokuji, bringing over 15 years of dedicated mastery to the art of sushi and sashimi. His journey is defined by a rare blend of traditional Japanese discipline and the avant-garde culinary spirit of Spain.

Ishwor’s formal training began in Bilbao, a city world-renowned for its culinary excellence. It was there that he honed his technical precision and learned to respect the ephemeral nature of the sea’s finest offerings. His career then took him to the high-pressure kitchens of the most prestigious sushi restaurants in Madrid and Bilbao, where he refined his skills alongside some of the industry’s most elite chefs.

At Shokuji, Ishwor transforms the freshest catch into edible art. His expertise goes beyond simple preparation; he understands the delicate chemistry of seasoned rice, the exact angle of the blade, and the perfect balance of flavours that define authentic Japanese cuisine. For Ishwor, every piece of sushi is a testament to his 15-year journey—a gift of heritage and skill served to our guests in L’Albir.