Jouichirou Yukihira

Jouichirou Yukihira is Souma Yukihira's father and the owner of diner Yukihira in the Sumire Shopping District. A world-class cook, he serves as Souma's mentor, teacher, and rival, repeatedly challenging his son to cook-offs to show how much he still has to learn. He later leaves to work abroad and sends Souma to Totsuki Academy.