MIURA
BEVERLY HILLS

For nearly twenty years, the corner of Rodeo Drive was home to Urasawa, a landmark of Japanese fine dining in America. Founded by Hiroyuki Urasawa and shaped by the teachings of his mentor, Mr. Takayama, the restaurant embodied discipline, hospitality, and deep respect for tradition.

Miura’s owner, Yamato Miura, first met Mr. Urasawa in 2003 at the age of 18 during an apprenticeship interview. When Mr. Urasawa chose to close his restaurant in 2020 and return to Japan, he personally entrusted Yamato Miura with the opportunity to continue the legacy of this space. That trust remains central to Miura’s identity.

Miura was created not as a recreation of the past, but as a continuation rooted in respect, humility, and evolution.

The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Derek Wilcox, the first and only Westerner to complete a full seven year apprenticeship at a traditional Japanese kaiseki restaurant, training at the three Michelin star Kikunoi in Kyoto. He later studied Edomae sushi at Ginza Sushi Aoki, one of the last remaining bearers of classical technique.

After a decade in Japan, Derek opened Shoji in New York City’s Tribeca, earning three stars from The New York Times, a number three Best New Restaurant ranking in 2018, and recognition among the 100 Best Restaurants in North America by OAD. His career also includes pop ups in Tokyo, national ambassadorship for Japanese cuisine, teaching throughout Japan, and formal certification from the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Now in Los Angeles, Derek brings his classical foundation and quiet precision to Miura.

The name Miura reflects the soul of the restaurant. It honors Yamato Miura and his deep roots in the Japanese culinary world, as well as the lineage of craftsmanship and mentorship that once defined this corner of Rodeo Drive. Guided by those who came before and shaped by those who carry it forward, Miura exists to preserve tradition while allowing it to evolve naturally.

Rooted in legacy, defined by discipline, and driven by respect, Miura offers an experience that looks forward while never forgetting where it began.