GRAND CHEF MATSUO, led by Chef Kozo Matsuo, former owner of the famed French restaurant “Chez Matsuo,” has launched its official online shop in Tokyo, offering two premium frozen pasta sauces starting July 1, 2026. This marks the first time fans can enjoy Matsuo’s restaurant-quality dishes at home, with the sauces receiving strong support from social media followers and customers alike.
For international visitors and food lovers in Japan, this is a unique opportunity to taste authentic French-inspired pasta sauces crafted by a celebrated chef known for pioneering Japan’s “residence restaurant” culture. The sauces are delivered frozen to preserve their fresh flavors, making them perfect for enjoying a gourmet meal conveniently at home or as thoughtful gifts for special occasions.
About GRAND CHEF MATSUO Online Shop
Chef Kozo Matsuo opened the renowned “Chez Matsuo” restaurant in 1980 in Shoto, Tokyo, earning a loyal clientele including members of the imperial family and prominent figures. After retiring in 2019, Matsuo began sharing his culinary expertise through his YouTube channel “Grand Chef MATSUO,” which has amassed over 1.2 million followers. Responding to popular demand from his audience to taste his dishes, he launched the official online shop in May 2026.
Highlights
- Two frozen pasta sauces: Bolognese and Mushroom Cream
- Bolognese sauce features large cuts of Australian beef slow-cooked with red wine and aromatic vegetables, avoiding ground meat for a satisfying texture
- Mushroom cream sauce uses French mushrooms simmered with onions and garlic, enriched with Hokkaido cream-based béchamel sauce
- Delivered frozen to maintain fresh, rich flavors not achievable with shelf-stable retort packaging
- Versatile sauces suitable for pasta, gratins, hamburg steak, and more
- Chef Matsuo personally demonstrates recipe variations through video tutorials
- Available for home dining and as gift sets for occasions like birthdays and seasonal gifts
Product & Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | GRAND CHEF MATSUO Online Shop |
| Menu / items | Bolognese Sauce, Mushroom Cream Sauce |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Address | 3-1-36 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | From July 1, 2026 |
| Price | Not specified in the release |
