Jon Matsubara

FEAST by Jon Matsubara - Honolulu, HI

Jon Matsubara has been making his culinary mark throughout Hawaii for almost 30 years, and the mastermind behind FEAST, an award-winning island style, refined grinds restaurant located in Manoa Valley, famous for serving the #1 Hawaiian-Style Lobster Roll on the islands.

Matsubara’s exceptional talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including awards for culinary excellence and contributions to Hawaii’s food scene. Named one of the “Top Chefs to Watch” by Modern Luxury Hawaii Magazine, Matsubara created the first chef-driven restaurant for Bloomingdale’s as the Executive Culinary Director of their Ala Moana location in 2016 as well as was the opening Chef for Stage, Azure at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Merriman’s Honolulu.

With a culinary career that spans the globe, Jon Matsubara has honed his craft in some of the most renowned kitchens, including Jean-Georges, Tabla and Bouley in New York, Roy’s Restaurant in Honolulu, and Alan Wong’s in Honolulu, where he cultivated his signature fusion of island flavors and global cuisine. Matsubara attended the French Culinary Institute in New York and graduated with distinctions.

His passion for sharing his expertise has also brought him to the small screen, with memorable appearances on TV shows such as Food Network’s Alex vs. America, where he won the coveted title of FOOD NETWORK CHAMPION when he beat Iron Chef Guaranchelli twice!  He has been featured at the James Beard House in New York City and on the Travel Channel, Zagat and the Today Show.