Christopher Helling Email & Phone Number

102 S Samish Way Ste 105 Bellingham, Wa 98225

‘Wakiita’ translates to “near the cutting board”, and refers to the apprentice of an Itamae. Traditionally, the wakiita’s tasks are simple and preparatory in nature. Depending on the Itamae, some wakiitas will be allowed to use the Japanese kitchen knife, or ‘hocho’. If they are lucky, they may be trained by their master to cut and prepare the fish and the nigiri. For the most part, however, the test of the wakiita is that of dedication.

‘Wakiita’ translates to “near the cutting board”, and refers to the apprentice of an Itamae. Traditionally, the wakiita’s tasks are simple and preparatory in nature. Depending on the Itamae, some wakiitas will be allowed to use the Japanese kitchen knife, or ‘hocho’. If they are lucky, they may be trained by their master to cut and prepare the fish and the nigiri. For the most part, however, the test of the wakiita is that of dedication.