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INFORMATION
- SHOP
- Restaurant「Alchimiste 」
- POSITION
- Owner / Chef
- COUNTRY
- Osaka, Japan
Profile
ProfileKenichi Yamamoto：Owner/Chef
at "Alchimiste"
Kenichi Yamamoto
Born in 1977 in Osaka, Japan.
While training for eight years at various restaurants throughout France, he apprenticed under former Taillevent chef Michel Del Burgo. After completing his training in Paris, he returned to Japan in 2008.
In 2011, he opened Alchimiste in Shirokane, Tokyo.
In 2021, it was relocated to Shirokanedai.
Building on a foundation of French cuisine, he engages passionately with the terroir and ingredients of various regions across Japan, developing a unique culinary philosophy that brings out their true essence.
［Culinary Training］
"Le Chateaubriand"（Paris）
"Pâtisserie PAIN DE SUCRE"（Paris）
"Hôtel NEGRESCO"（Nice）
"Nicolas Le Bec"（Lyon）－ Opening Staff
He also trained in Alsace, the Basque region, and Brittany.
In addition, he apprenticed under former Taillevent chef Michel Del Burgo and worked as a member of the opening staff at his restaurant, “L’Orangerie,” on Île Saint-Louis in Paris.
Born in 1977 in Osaka, Japan.
While training for eight years at various restaurants throughout France, he apprenticed under former Taillevent chef Michel Del Burgo. After completing his training in Paris, he returned to Japan in 2008.
In 2011, he opened Alchimiste in Shirokane, Tokyo.
In 2021, it was relocated to Shirokanedai.
Building on a foundation of French cuisine, he engages passionately with the terroir and ingredients of various regions across Japan, developing a unique culinary philosophy that brings out their true essence.
［Culinary Training］
"Le Chateaubriand"（Paris）
"Pâtisserie PAIN DE SUCRE"（Paris）
"Hôtel NEGRESCO"（Nice）
"Nicolas Le Bec"（Lyon）－ Opening Staff
He also trained in Alsace, the Basque region, and Brittany.
In addition, he apprenticed under former Taillevent chef Michel Del Burgo and worked as a member of the opening staff at his restaurant, “L’Orangerie,” on Île Saint-Louis in Paris.
Alchimiste × Ryusen Japan
Selection
The greatest joy for us is hearing our guests say, “The sharpness is exceptional.”
In a restaurant, even the smallest frustration can interrupt the pleasure of dining, which is why achieving effortless cutting has always been such an important priority for us.
Discovering Ryusen Hamono has allowed us to create a dining experience where our customers can fully focus on and enjoy their cuisine, which is truly our greatest pleasure.
In a restaurant, even the smallest frustration can interrupt the pleasure of dining, which is why achieving effortless cutting has always been such an important priority for us.
Discovering Ryusen Hamono has allowed us to create a dining experience where our customers can fully focus on and enjoy their cuisine, which is truly our greatest pleasure.
Restaurant Information
「Alchimiste」
Address：THE2000 Building, 5-17-10 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5422-7358
Open Hours: 12:00–15:00 / 18:00–22:30
Closed: Wednesdays
HP：http://alchimiste.jp/english.html
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/alchimiste_tokyo
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