Kamakura Investment is a boutique hospitality group specializing in restaurant design, restaurant management, and corporate dining solutions. Founded by Justin Lee, the company brings a uniquely comprehensive and modern approach to building world-class dining concepts—from the earliest spark of an idea to fully operational, profitable restaurants.

Justin Lee’s career began on Wall Street, where he developed a deep understanding of finance, operations, and strategic investment. Driven by a lifelong passion for hospitality, he transitioned into the world of wine, earning multiple prestigious certifications including Certified Sommelier of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine, and Certified Sake Sommelier. His rapid ascent in the industry led to his appointment as the youngest Beverage Director at Atera, the acclaimed two-Michelin-star restaurant in New York City, where he honed a meticulous, design-driven approach to hospitality.

At Kamakura Investment, Justin combines his financial acumen with his culinary and beverage expertise to support restaurants and corporate partners at every stage. The firm provides end-to-end services including:

• Restaurant Concept Development

• Space Planning & Kitchen Design

• Menu Development & Beverage Programming

• Staff Hiring, Training & Operational Systems

• Restaurant Management & Scaling Strategies

• Corporate Dining Program Design

Kamakura Investment also offers exceptional procurement capabilities, leveraging deep industry relationships to source fine cutlery, tableware, ceramics, floral elements, and world-class kitchen equipment from brands such as Rational, Adande, and Electrolux Professional.

By uniting thoughtful design, operational precision, and culinary excellence, Kamakura Investment delivers hospitality concepts that are not only beautiful and distinctive—but built to thrive.