Daniel Vanh

Aoko

As a South Florida native, Vanh found his passion for cooking at a young age. His parents owned a restaurant, which ignited a serious curiosity and love for food. He started as a busser at a local Japanese establishment and steadily worked his way up to the sushi bar. While he went on to study business management at Florida International...

As a South Florida native, Vanh found his passion for cooking at a young age. His parents owned a restaurant, which ignited a serious curiosity and love for food. He started as a busser at a local Japanese establishment and steadily worked his way up to the sushi bar. While he went on to study business management at Florida International University, he quickly returned to the food industry after graduation, recognizing his unwavering dedication to food and cooking.

By working at various Miami-area Japanese restaurants, he eventually met Shuji, and for four years trained under the renowned chef, gaining the experience and skills he needed to eventually open his own flagship restaurant, Aoko.