Chef

Takeshi Somekawa

Chef, Dos Palillos

Discipline: Chef
Venue: Dos Palillos · Restaurant

Portrait of Takeshi Somekawa

i. Biography

Takeshi Somekawa runs the kitchen at Dos Palillos in Barcelona, Spain. The work there is defined by control and motion at once: precise cooking, clean sequencing, and enough lift in the plate to keep the room engaged. In Barcelona, where dining can stretch late and conversation matters as much as service, Somekawa’s name is attached to a restaurant that depends on exactness without losing pulse.

The Climb

Head chef at Dos Palillos is the point where Takeshi Somekawa’s career settles into daily responsibility rather than title alone. The role asks for more than technical command. It means shaping the pace of service, setting standards, and keeping a kitchen aligned through repetition, pressure, and the small decisions that define consistency.

Today

At Dos Palillos in Barcelona, Spain, the head chef role places Takeshi Somekawa at the center of the restaurant’s working rhythm. Timing, consistency, and clear direction all sit under that brief. Barcelona adds its own conditions: a city with strong dining habits and a public used to restaurants that can carry both atmosphere and control. Somekawa’s work sits inside that balance.

Career - head chef — Dos Palillos, Barcelona, Spain

Signature

Thai Razor Shells (Navajas Thai) is the signature dish associated with Takeshi Somekawa. The dish points to a style built on contrast and clarity rather than excess. Even the name signals a meeting of references, and the plate reads as something meant to register quickly while still carrying detail. It is the kind of signature that marks a kitchen by its sense of motion and precision.

Recognition

One Michelin Star sits among Takeshi Somekawa’s honors. In restaurant terms, that distinction reflects a consistent level of care sustained over time, not a single service or a passing high point. For Somekawa, it aligns with the standing of Dos Palillos and the expectations that come with leading its kitchen.

FAQ What is Takeshi Somekawa's current role? Takeshi Somekawa is Head Chef. What recognition has Takeshi Somekawa received? One Michelin Star.