Kuni Sato
Kuni’s
226 Lexington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-881-3800
www.kunisbuffalo.com
Credited with being Buffalo’s first sushi chef, Kuni Sato operates one of our region’s most authentic sushi establishments, providing customers with exceptionally fresh seafood and traditional preparations. Well-loved and respected by local foodies for both its status as a Buffalo-favorite and the fantastic omakase one can receive while seated at the bar, Kuni’s manages to appeal to both neophytes and world-travelers. Inside its quaint Lexington Avenue location, Kuni’s bustling lunch business is both efficient and friendly, while dinner service manages to be both cozy and refined.
Kuni Sato, Chef/Owner
What makes Kuni’s different than other area eateries?
As far as sushi goes, I make traditional style sushi like what you would have in Japan. I don't use American-style ingredients such as cream cheese or mayonnaise.
Can you describe your philosophy toward food and cooking?
Simplicity! For the last few decades, so many exotic foods, seasonings herbs and spices became available in Buffalo Niagara from all over the world, but I try to use less ingredients and seasonings in order to simplify the taste when I make up a dish. If you have a salmon dish at my restaurant, you actually taste the salmon, not the spices or seasonings. I always think, what can I do to make this dish simpler?
Who are your culinary influences?
Rachel Ray. Just kidding!
Do you have an edible guilty pleasure?
Chicken fingers! I can’t live without them; they are so delicious!
What are your favorite places to eat in WNY?
Louie’s.
