Claudio Liu opened IYO in 2007. Its name is significant, and is made up of the three final letters of the Japanese term ukiyo, floating world. IYO invites its clients to live in the fullness of the moment, to seek pleasure and beauty in a culinary experience during which the search for excellence in food and hospitality are expressed in a meeting of East and West. Every aspect is curated in the smallest detail: the elegant creations from the kitchen and the sushi bar, the modern, minimalist place settings, the discreet and professional service, the contemporary, artful ambiance. All are aimed at guaranteeing each guest an authentic Taste Experience. Thanks to an original culinary style that joins flavor with both Eastern and Western methods, IYO soon became known as the restaurant for those who loved elegant, internationally-minded food. The presence of both Italian and Japanese chefs in the kitchen shaped IYO’s style, and in 2015 it became the first ethnic restaurant in Italy to be awarded a prestigious Michelin star. Over the years, IYO was able to confirm its success and found a place in the best restaurant guides, achieving recognition over and over again: Tre mappamondi in Guida Ristoranti d'Italia del Gambero Rosso from 2013, due cappelli in the guide I Ristoranti d’Italia de L’Espresso in 2019, the title of Ristorante Radioso a Golosaria and 32nd place in the 50 Top di Milano in I Cento Milano in 2019, La Cucina Etnica dell’Anno prize from I Ristoranti d’Italia de L’Espresso guide and first prize from Ristoranti dal mondo di ViviMilano in 2017, Wine List Award Miglior ristorante etnico from Bottiglie Aperte in 2016, Fashion & Taste prize from Chi è Chi in 2015 and first prize from Girotonno di Carloforte in 2013 followed by its Popular Jury prize in 2014.