Nobuyuki Aoki, Owner of Kitami Japanese Restaurant
image credit: Max Mason-Hubers
Nobuyuki Aoki, owner of Kitami Carrington and Kitami King Street, is devoted to serving people authentic Japanese cuisine at its best.
Kitami has existed in Newcastle in various guises at different locations over the years, developing a reputation for authentic, fresh and delicious Japanese cuisine.
Nobu grew up in Osaka, Japan, working as a fisherman for a time before making a living first as an reputable designer, before following his other passion and opening his own award-winning restaurant and izakaya bar.
Upon moving to Australia he ran the kitchen as head chef at the original Kitami Darby Street from 2008, before taking ownership of the Kitami name and establishing his own Kitami, the cozy little spot down in Beaumont Street in Hamilton.
In 2014, Nobuyuki and his wife, Yukari opened Kitami Carrington.
Kitami Carrington started off as a Japanese grocery store and take away and has now developed into a successful restaurant.
"I love design, music, food and old things so I build on my past experience"
Nobu had always dreamed of opening a Japanese izakaya bar in the heart of Newcastle's CBD. In 2016 an opportunity arose and Nobu launched Kitami King Street.
Kitami King Street has a moody, late-night jazz feel that is infused with Japanese culture. Kimonos and samurai swords adorn the walls, with a full size Samurai Armor towering over the floors.
Operated by Nobuyuki Aoki since 2009, Kitami Japanese Restaurant aims to serve authentic Japanese Cuisine to Australians, while preserving the quality you'd expect in Japan.
