Chef Josh Dorcak is the creative force behind MAS, Ashland’s intimate izakaya-style restaurant known for blending Pacific Northwest ingredients with Japanese technique and sensibility. A chef with deep roots in Southern Oregon, Dorcak’s cooking reflects both a reverence for local farms and forests and a restless drive to innovate. His menus are composed with painterly precision—at once minimal and expressive—showcasing the region’s seafood, wild mushrooms, and seasonal produce through a lens of modern Japanese cuisine.

Dorcak has earned a devoted following for his ability to transform familiar ingredients into unexpected experiences, honoring tradition while pushing boundaries. Under his guidance, the restaurant has become a destination for adventurous diners, a place where hospitality meets artistry and every dish tells the story of both the chef and the land he calls home.