Yokota Base Chico's Chop House and Seafood Grill

Yokota Base Chico's Chop House and Seafood Grill - For Masayuki Nakamura, better known to the residents of Yokota Air Base as Chico, serving those who serve has been a part of his life for nearly sixty years Masayuki "Chico" Nakamura / Dining Room Supervisor My grandfather was working over here, at tachikawa air base. He asked me if I wanted to work on base or off base, but he said you're better working for the air force; but you have to study English first. Chico, who has just celebrated his 80th birthday, started out working at Tachikawa air base in 1952, before transferring to Yokota and eventually becoming the head waiter at the Officer's club. Now, a new restaurant there has been named in his honor, to commemorate his years of tireless service. Col Otto Feather / 374th Airlift Wing Commander Today we're here to honor a great man who's worked for the Unite States Air Force for 57 and a half years. He's a great guy and we're happy to be able to open up Chico's Chop House in honor of Chico. It kind of broadens the spectrum of food we have here on base. Aside from the top notch service, it is the food that truly sets Chico's Chop house apart; giving Yokota residents a chance to experience something a little different than what they're use to Ted Watson / Yokota Officer's Club Manager There will never be another place like Chico's fine dining chop house, believe me, it's outstanding. You will never, in japan, find a place like this David Merlino / Chef The beef we get is ...