The Lithuanian chef who conquered the world of sushi.
24 May 2026
Airis Zapašnikas, the Lithuanian chef recognised as the world’s best sushi master, calls his workplace in Oslo a second home.
Having lived in Norway for 14 years, he says mastery of Japanese cuisine demands not only talent but a particular kind of precision – from the way an apron is tied to every movement at the kitchen counter.
Having lived in Norway for 14 years, he says mastery of Japanese cuisine demands not only talent but a particular kind of precision – from the way an apron is tied to every movement at the kitchen counter.