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Jun 27, 1912 Yibin, Sichuan, China Died on 12 May 1990 (aged 77)
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About Chen Kenmin
- Chen Kenmin (simplified Chinese: ???; traditional Chinese: ???; pinyin: Chén Jiànmín; Japanese: ? ?? Chin Kenmin); (June 27, 1912 – May 12, 1990) was a Chinese-born Japanese chef.
- He was known as the father of Chen Kenichi, the Iron Chef Chinese on the television show Iron Chef. Born in Yibin, Sichuan, China, Chen emigrated to Japan in 1952, and became a Japanese citizen in 1954.
- Chen had originally specialized in Chinese imperial cuisine.
- However, in 1958, upon opening the Shisen Hanten (????) restaurant in Japan, Chen arranged his dishes to cater to the tastes of his Japanese clients.
- Chen introduced Shanghai-style Sichuan cuisine to Japan through the Shisen Hanten Restaurant as well as through nationwide TV shows, particularly NHK's TV show, Kyo no ryori ("Today's Cuisine" in English).
- Chen came to be known as the "father of Chinese Sichuan cooking" in Japan.
