Kate Koo is the head sushi chef and owner of Zilla Sake in Portland, Oregon. She began her sushi training in 2000, taking on rigorous apprenticeships under Japanese chefs and studying with less conventional chefs. Kate has since settled on a more traditional approach to sushi, one based on a strong foundation of fundamentals and a deep appreciation of the beauty of simplicity. Her love for both the precision and the art of making sushi honors its historic roots while allowing for creativity and innovation.