Chef
Kentaro Koyama
Chef, Yasaka at Park Hyatt Kyoto
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Portrait of Kentaro Koyama
i. Biography
Work between Tokyo and France shaped Kentaro Koyama’s approach early on: from 2013 to 2018, he cooked in restaurants across France, including Maison Lameloise, then worked as chef at a French restaurant in Tokyo until 2023. That route shows in the position he holds now, where Kentaro Koyama is Head Chef of Yasaka at Park Hyatt Kyoto.
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Where They Are Now
Since 2023, Kentaro Koyama has served as Chef de Cuisine at Yasaka at Park Hyatt Kyoto, Japan.
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What is Kentaro Koyama's current role?
Kentaro Koyama is Chef de Cuisine.
Where did Kentaro Koyama work before?
Kentaro Koyama's earlier career included French restaurant in Tokyo and Restaurants across France, including Maison Lameloise.
What recognition has Kentaro Koyama received?
3 Toques (2022).
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