Having devoted his career to Cantonese cuisine, Chef Kenichi Takase refined his craft through regular visits to Hong Kong, gaining a deep understanding of its culinary traditions. While he once sought to faithfully reproduce authentic flavours, he now brings a more innovative approach, combining Japanese ingredients with Cantonese techniques. The defining element of his cooking lies in house-made sauces prepared from domestic produce. He composes every dish with meticulous attention to each ingredient, drawing on seasonal delicacies from both land and sea to convey the essence of the four seasons.
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- Address
- 1-8-11 Nihombashihoridomecho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 103-0012, JPN
- Phone
- +81 3-6810-8883
- Website
- ino-cantonese-kt.jp
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Having devoted his career to Cantonese cuisine, Chef Kenichi Takase refined his craft through regular visits to Hong Kong, gaining a deep understanding of its culinary traditions. While he once sought to faithfully reproduce authentic flavours, he now brings a more innovative approach, combining Japanese ingredients with Cantonese techniques. The defining element of his cooking lies in house-made sauces prepared from domestic produce. He composes every dish with meticulous attention to each ingredient, drawing on seasonal delicacies from both land and sea to convey the essence of the four seasons.
- Original Hong Kong-style sashimi salad
- Sea urchin mango mayonnaise sauce
- Shark fin soup (superior broth) with rice noodles
- Steamed Eastern Star grouper (chan-chen) in Hong Kong style
- Grilled eel with doubanjiang and sansho-scented sweet soy
- Hong Kong-style shrimp wonton noodles
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin · 2026 Michelin Plate
At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Intimate
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
- Modern
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Solo
- Chefs Counter
- Private Dining
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Extensive Wine List
- Corkage Allowed
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
An intimate, hidden-hideaway setting in Nihonbashi Ningyocho with a calm, elegant dining room and main counter, designed as an "adult hideout" where guests can relax while watching the chef and staff work with meticulous yet friendly service.