Controlling heat is an important element in French cooking. Chef Sasaki is focused on drawing out the aromas and flavours of his ingredients. Using fresh, vibrant Japanese ingredients, Sasaki hit upon charcoal roasting in a kamado, a traditional Japanese stove. Built of stone to lock in the umami from the effects of far-infrared radiation, the stove roasts the food in the smoky fragrance of the charcoal. Sasaki calls his approach “Kamado French”, the start of a fresh gastronomical adventure.