About us

Tomoko Tahara is a cooker based in Vancouver, bringing over ten years of experience to the kitchen. 

She's passionate about ethical cooking practices, especially focusing on plant-based dishes crafted from locally sourced and foraged ingredients.

With her creative flair, Tomoko has served as head chef at Harken Coffee, impressing diners with her inventive dishes. 

She's dedicated to expanding her culinary knowledge, having an internship at Inua, Noma's sister restaurant, and Mad academy 2022 and 2024, worked at other reputable Vancouver spots like Annalena, Grapes and soda.

Currently, she's at Acorn brunch, where she continues to innovate in plant-based cuisine, all while emphasizing sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Mæst food is her private project, providing plant based food dining experiences, introducing slow, researching based cooking involves thoroughly exploring ingredients, techniques, and cultural backgrounds before creating a dish, emphasizing patience and a deeper connection to food.

See past experiences and events on Instagram.

We are providing sustainable vegan farm to table dining experiences.

Our goal is to make everyone at the table happy together.

We are happy to work with you - menu development, food styling, small sized catering are also available.