Takashi Miyazaki

Coming Up

Takashi Miyazaki built his reputation in Cork, Ireland, at Ichigo Ichie, where he served as head chef and owner until 2023. The work there sharpened the line of his cooking: disciplined, precise, and built on repetition rather than display. From 2024, he continued in Cork as chef at Ichigo Ichie Bistro & Natural Wine, moving that same exacting approach into a setting with a looser cadence while keeping the underlying craft intact.

Where They Are Now

The shift also marked a stated change in pace. In Miyazaki’s own words, the years after the pandemic prompted a rethinking of atmosphere as much as service: “Since the pandemic, something has been different; I knew I would be happier if we went back to a casual style and had more people in.” The point is practical, but it also says something about front-of-house rhythm. The focus is not only on formality or the controlled hush of a small dining room, but on the energy of a fuller room and a service tempo that can breathe. In Cork, that places attention on how the meal lands in the room as much as on what reaches the plate.

Signature

Miyazaki’s signature dishes include teuchi soba and matcha panna cotta with lychee ice cream. The pairing shows range without abandoning control: teuchi soba brings a tactile, hand-worked discipline, while the dessert moves in a lighter register, with the green depth of matcha panna cotta set against the bright sweetness of lychee ice cream. Taken together, they point to a kitchen that values texture, balance, and a clean finish.

In Their Words “I recently turned 51. My back is bad. If I watch Omouma and the like, I see seniors in their 80s cooking full throttle. I respect that.” The line reads as a cook speaking plainly about the body and the work. There is no performance in it, only respect for endurance and for the people who keep cooking despite wear and age. That kind of directness tells you as much about kitchen culture as any polished statement: the work asks for stamina, but it also demands humility.

Honors

Takashi’s honors include MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand. It sits naturally beside the rest of his record: a career shaped in Cork, a voice refined through service, and a standard that has earned recognition without leaning on excess.