i. Biography
Chef at Restaurant Takatsu in Shimonoseki, Japan, Kenichi Takatsu works within a compact professional line: training in New York, a 2017 restaurant chapter, and a kitchen organized around place, fish, and a view that reaches beyond the city.
The Path
Restaurant training at Basta Pasta gave Kenichi Takatsu the base for a practice built on discipline, precision, and controlled expression.
The Work Today
The chef’s role at Restaurant Takatsu is active and place-bound: Kenichi Takatsu leads the kitchen through an inquiry into the world and the fish of Shimonoseki.
Signature
The signature work is concise and seasonal, with Kenichi Takatsu’s dishes including New Onion and Salt Soup, Shirako (cod milt) with Cauliflower, and Seasonal Fish and Vegetables.
Acclaim
The clearest distinction is focus: one restaurant, one city, and the fish that give the work its center.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Kenichi
What is Kenichi Takatsu's current role?
As of 2026, Kenichi Takatsu is Chef at Restaurant Takatsu.
Where did Kenichi Takatsu train or study?
Kenichi Takatsu trained at Basta Pasta.
What is Kenichi Takatsu known for?
Exploring the world and the fish of Shimonoseki.
