Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort (Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture; General Manager: 西尾啓昭), operated by Hotel Monterey Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Hiroyuki Yamamoto), is welcoming Shuichiro Masuya, owner-chef of the Italian restaurant Osteria Lucca, for a one-night-only special dinner event in collaboration with Chef Kenta Hokama of the hotel's French restaurant, Escale.
For the event, Chef Masuya — known for his lively, entertaining presence in the Italian dining world — and Chef Hokama are bringing their ideas together to create a special course. Using Okinawa's rich local ingredients, the course blends both chefs' techniques and sensibilities, offering dishes that combine the best of Italian and French cuisine and can only be tasted at this one-time event.
Background
The Hotel Monterey Group regularly holds collaboration events with chefs active in Japan and abroad, aiming to offer new experiences centered on food. This time, the hotel welcomes the widely popular Chef Masuya for a special collaboration with Chef Hokama of its French restaurant Escale, bringing together the appeal of Italian and French cuisine for a one-day-only culinary experience. Guests can enjoy a special dinner filled with Okinawa's natural bounty and both chefs' passion, along with Chef Masuya's lighthearted, humor-filled table talk, whether marking a special occasion with someone important or treating themselves.
Event Details
- Date: September 21, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
- Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Venue: Banquet hall "Hall Kensington," 3rd floor, Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
- Menu: Special course meal with free-flow drinks
- Price: ¥18,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
- Capacity: 60 guests (reservation required)
- Reservations & inquiries: By phone only, 098-993-7113, Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort restaurant reservations (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Chef Shuichiro Masuya (Osteria Lucca)
Chef Masuya entered the culinary world at age 16, training in French cuisine at restaurants including Nihon Seinenkan Toyoken and Trianon before moving to an Italian restaurant in Tokyo. In 1992, he took a chef position at an Italian restaurant in Beijing, China, to further hone his skills. After returning to Japan, he worked at Hiroo Akka before opening Osteria Lucca in Daikanyama in 1998. He now runs Osteria Lucca ♡ Higashi Yonchome in Hiroo, and is also active in media appearances and on his YouTube channel, "Masuya's Simple is Best."
Chef Kenta Hokama (Escale)
After graduating from the Ryukyu School of Culinary Arts, Chef Hokama worked at The Terrace Hotels and Okinawa Harborview Hotel before joining Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort at its opening in 2013. He continues to draw on his training in French cuisine to bring out the best in local ingredients.
About Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
Located in Onna Village, in the central part of Okinawa's main island, the resort offers ocean views from every guest room. The popular Tiger Beach sits just in front of the hotel, offering a range of marine activities. The property also features a natural hot spring, spa, sauna, indoor pool, and restaurants for a full resort stay.
Facility Overview
- Address: 1550-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0413
- Phone: 098-993-7111 (main)
- Guest rooms: 339
- Opened: June 27, 2013
- Access: https://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/okinawa/access/
- Website: https://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/okinawa/
