ABOUT – TEAM
Junnosuke Fujikawa - Chef de Cuisine
Chef de Cuisine
Junnosuke Fujikawa grew up in Awaji Island, Japan, famous for Wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and a plethora of local vegetables. Junnosuke’s passion for food started when experimenting with these quality ingredients while working in his parents’ hotels.
Junn first explored Canada while spending five years in Kelowna, BC, where he enjoyed cooking Japanese cuisine paired with the region‘s wines. Junnosuke feels a deep connection to ABURI Restaurants’ philosophy, as his aspirations closely align with the company’s, to contribute to the innovation of the food and hospitality industry. He enjoys mentoring new chefs and strategizing ways to improve guest experiences, employee satisfaction, and company growth.
Now the Chef de Cuisine at Miku Toronto, Junnosuke employs his knowledge and skills to guide, support and teach the Miku Toronto team.
Oliver Robles - General Manager
General Manager
Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Oliver Robles moved to Canada to study Culinary Arts at Niagara College. Since, he has been a part of opening teams for several establishments, including the Canadian flagship for Blaze Pizza and Canada's first Eataly location, several Oliver & Bonacini ventures, and hospitality at Deloitte University North. Oliver has been in the industry for over 15 years.
With a passion for mixology and historical gastronomy, focusing on Filipino food culture, you can often find Oliver curating cocktails with friends at home or behind the bar.
He prides himself on delivering an unforgettable guest experience. He aspires to establish Miku Toronto and the ABURI team as one of Canada's premier culinary destinations.
Glenda San Jose - Lead Pastry Chef
Lead Pastry Chef
With a passion for excellence and a sharp eye for detail, Lead Pastry Chef Glenda San Jose heads an incredible pastry team at Miku Toronto. Born in the Philippines, San Jose moved to Canada in 2009 and then chose Toronto in 2012 to begin her journey in the culinary arts. She joined the team at Miku Toronto in 2015 and worked closely under Executive Pastry Chef Aiko Uchigoshi, whose creations at Miku Vancouver inspired San Jose to initially pursue the ABURI group. Honing in on her skill and expertise, San Jose was able to grow and strengthen her knowledge in the pastry arts. In 2018 she graduated with her diploma from George Brown’s Baking & Pasty Arts program, taking her passion for perfection even further.
In her free time, San Jose loves to spend time with her husband and their golden doodle, exploring new neighbourhoods and searching the city for the best sinigang!
Make sure to save room for dessert next time you visit Miku, so you can experience some of the delicious creations by Chef Glenda San Jose.