JESÚS ARANGO
Sushi presentation created by Jesús Arango

Nikkei Cuisine Specialist

Jesús Arango

Jesús Arango is a culinary professional specializing in Nikkei cuisine, kitchen leadership, and team management. With over a decade of experience, he has developed his career at some of Miami’s most recognized restaurants.

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Career

Jesús Arango presenting a sushi table

Cooking is also a way of building memory.

With over a decade of experience, Jesús Arango has built a strong career at some of Miami’s most recognized restaurants, including MILA, Ceviche 105, Komodo, and Amazónico. A specialist in Nikkei cuisine, his profile combines discipline, precision, leadership, and a culinary vision shaped in high-level culinary operations.

Jesús Arango cutting tunaJesús Arango during his time at MILAJesús Arango finishing a dish
Cooking is my language, discipline is my tool, and passion is my driving force.

Creations

Dishes with a Concept

Seared tuna creationSushi presentationSashimi presentationNigiri selection

Culinary Experiences

Cooking as Part of the Gathering

Concepts where preparation, presentation, and interaction with the chef become a central part of the event.

Chef Tasty — Nikkei Table Experience

A decorated central table where sushi becomes part of the composition. Different heights, wood, stone, ice, greenery, and Japanese-inspired details transform the presentation into a complete culinary experience.

Sushi and sashimi

Salmon sashimi · ponzu gel · microgreens

Tuna akami sashimi · sesame ponzu

Hamachi sashimi · yuzu kosho

Nigiri selection

Salmon aburi · honey garlic soy · bubu arare

Tuna akami · ají amarillo · pimentón de la Vera

Hamachi · yuzu kosho · serrano

Signature rolls

Spicy tuna crispy roll

Salmon avocado roll · Nikkei sauce

Shrimp tempura roll · acevichada

Nikkei bites

Crispy rice · spicy salmon

Mini salmon tiradito

Chicken karaage · ají amarillo mayo

Desserts

Passion fruit cheesecake bites

Matcha white-chocolate strawberries

Approximately eight to ten savory pieces per person, in addition to the Nikkei bites, depending on the duration and format of the event.

Chef Tasty — Whole Salmon Experience

A whole salmon is progressively transformed into a series of preparations in front of the guests.

One Fish. Multiple Experiences.

Approximate duration: three to four hours.

Live presentation and breakdown

The chef presents and breaks down the whole salmon in front of the guests, separating the loins, collar, backbone, and skin.

First bite

A salmon hand roll with sushi rice, nori, avocado, and scallions, prepared with fresh salmon scraped from the backbone. Depending on the format, it may also be served as crispy rice with salmon and spicy Nikkei sauce.

After curing

Salmon sashimi · ponzu · wasabi. Salmon Nikkei tiradito · ají amarillo leche de tigre · cilantro oil · crispy sweet potato. Salmon nigiri duo: classic salmon and salmon aburi · honey garlic soy · bubu arare.

Hot preparations

Salmon kama or collar · miso glaze · citrus ponzu. Miso-glazed salmon · Japanese fried rice · seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Passion fruit and yuzu cheesecake.

Grazing Tables & Boards

A Composition Made for Sharing

Each table is custom-designed according to the number of guests, culinary preferences, budget, and dietary restrictions. The photographs show presentation examples; the final selection is agreed upon with the client.

Italian
Italian
Latin Mix
Latin Mix
Spanish
Spanish
Cuban
Cuban
Venezuelan
Venezuelan
Japanese · sushi boats
Japanese · sushi boats

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