Chef Shinichiro Takagi has dedicated his life to his family restaurant \u2013 Zeniya, and has grown it from a modest local eatery to an unforgettable dining experience worthy of its\u2019 two Michelin stars. Born in Kanazawa in 1970, Takagi studied a bachelor\u2019s degree in commercial science before learning the art of Kaiseki Cuisine at Kyoto Kiccho, one of Japan\u2019s top restaurants. Chef Takagi has a deep understanding of the art and philosophy of Japanese cuisine and has performed as a guest chef in many international hotels and events from Germany to the U.S.A. He endeavours to spread the word about Kaga cuisine globally, having cooked for world-renowned chefs at the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore, at a demonstrational lecture on Intangible Heritage for UNESCO and at numerous cultural and international events. \u00a0In December 2016, his restaurant Zeniya was named on LA LISTE in the world\u2019s top 1000 restaurants and in February 2017, Chef Shinichiro Takagi was named as a Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chef Shinichiro Takagi has dedicated his life to his family restaurant \u2013 Zeniya, and has grown it from a modest local eatery to an unforgettable dining experience worthy of its\u2019 two Michelin stars. Born in Kanazawa in 1970, Takagi studied a bachelor\u2019s degree in commercial science before learning the art of Kaiseki Cuisine at Kyoto … <\/p>\n