Chef Chen Kenichi

Born in Tokyo, Japan 5 January 1956 to father Chen Kenmin and mother Chen Yoko. Career : Chen is the son of Chen Kenmin, who is regarded as the father of Sichuan cuisine in Japan. His special dish, "Prawns in Chili Sauce"(Ebi Chili), is an adaptation of a dish that his father had introduced to Japan. As a result, Chen is often compared to his father. After attending Tamagawa University, Kenichi apprenticed in Shisen Hanten. He continued to develop his Szechwan cooking, which is considered among the most progressive cuisines in the world. Currently, he is responsible for running the Shisen Hanten group, which has restaurants in Akasaka (where Chen cooks), Ikebukuro, Kisarazu, Hiroshima and Ogura. Best known for his role as the Iron Chef Chinese on the television series Iron Chef. He wears a yellow outfit and holds a cleaver in his introduction. He is the only Iron Chef to hold his position throughout the life of the show.