Ruben is a dedicated chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine at Jimoto SATX Hospitality. With over ten years of experience, he has become an advocate of Japanese dining.
In 2023, he started a new venture called Nineteen Hyaku with Carpenter Carpenter Hospitality, offering a unique blend of contemporary sushi and robatayaki. Nineteen Hyaku is known for its excellent Omakase experience.
PRESS
Forbes 2024
“Nineteen Hyaku, where the focus is very much on omakase-style meals that show the seriousness of the owners, Carpenter Carpenter Hospitalty and commitment of executive chef Ruben Pantaleon”
-John Mariani
Express News 2024
“It’s a cumulative experience, one that changes from night to night, an experience orchestrated by executive chef Ruben Pantaleón.”
-Mike Sutter