Chef Jumpei Mukai, Who Thrived as the Rotating Wednesday Chef at Restaurant Cassolo, Has Finally Opened His Independent Modern Italian Restaurant in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo!!

Chef Jumpei Mukai, who was active as a chef at the restaurant 'Cassolo' (Toranomon, Tokyo) operated by Chef's value (CV)—a food sector subsidiary of Creek & River Co., Ltd. (C&R), which develops professional agency businesses—has opened his own independent business. ▼SNS https://www.instagram.com/ristorante_yolha/ ▼Click here for reservations https://bit.ly/3Q6q3bL Chef Mukai won the grand prize at the 1st Key Chef Contest (Italian Edition) *i* held by Cassolo in 2024, and since then he has been showcasing his culinary skills by utilizing Cassolo's unique system, the 'Rotating Daily Chef *ii*'. Now, fully prepared, Chef Mukai has struck out on his own and opened Ristorante YOLHA on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Please enjoy his delicious cuisine. We sincerely look forward to your visit. *i The Key Chef Contest is a culinary competition organized by Chef's value. The chef selected for the Grand Prix received full support towards opening their own independent business. *ii 'Rotating Daily Chef' is an initiative where chefs change each day of the week, offering creative menus during dinner time. Ristorante YOLHA ■ Business Hours & Courses Planzo 11:30 - 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) à la carte Pasta: 1,800 yen Pasta course: 3,000 yen Planzo Full course: 6,000 yen Cena 18:00 - 21:00 Menu Benvenuto: 12,000 yen (Opening price 10,000 yen) Menu Speciale: 22,000 yen (Opening price 20,000 yen) 21:00 - 23:00 (L.O. 22:00) à la carte Menu ■ Message from Chef Mukai I am Mukai, the chef of Ristorante YOLHA. I have finally been able to open the restaurant I have always dreamed of. I hope you will enjoy a relaxing space, warm staff, and various ingredients and dishes that let you feel the seasons. The theme of YOLHA incorporates the meaning of a place to rest the body and mind, and the way various things overlap; it is a modern Italian restaurant that prepares Japanese ingredients using a variety of cooking methods. I will do my absolute best to provide a profound dish for our customers, so please come visit when you have the time. All our staff sincerely await your arrival. ■ Location Ristorante YOLHA B1 B101 I-Town Plaza, 6-21-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [Access] 8-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line ■ SNS https://www.instagram.com/ristorante_yolha/ ▼ Click here for reservations https://bit.ly/3Q6q3bL [What is the restaurant 'Cassolo'?] 'Cassolo' is an Italian restaurant that supports chefs in opening their own businesses, improving their skills, and advancing their careers. It opened in November 2022 as the first directly managed startup restaurant by Chef's value. The name is derived from the 'runway' (kassoro in Japanese) where airplanes take off and land. It expresses the concept of being a place where chefs who take on various challenges at this store can continuously take off, while also serving as a return base to keep flying together. Furthermore, Cassolo offers seasonal fish and meat, fresh vegetables, carefully selected dishes that evoke the four seasons, and an extensive wine lineup. Website: https://chefz.jp/shop/cassolo/ X: https://x.com/Cassolo_chefs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassolo_cv/ Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/shops/cassolo/reserve ▼ Article about Cassolo: 'A New World of Food Focusing on Chefs' (C&R Official note) https://note.com/creek/n/nf4114d684974 ▼ January 24 (Sat) ~ Game 'Yumeiro Cast' Collaboration Cafe 'Yumeiro Cast 10th anniversary special party' https://www.cri.co.jp/news/006052.h