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Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa | Executive Chef, Aburi Hana
Michelin Star Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa grew up on Shikoku Island, Japan, famous for its quality seafood. Born with a love of seafood, Ryusuke’s culinary journey began at 18, when he moved to Shiga (East of Kyōto) and took a job as a line chef at Kōyō Ryokan Hotel, where he studied authentic Japanese cuisine. Within seven years, he made his way through the ranks and earned the title of Head Chef. Hungry to learn more, Ryusuke studied under two master chefs of Kyōto style cuisine - Chef Murata Yoshihiro and Kotani Akihiro. Working at three-star Michelin restaurant Kikunoi under Chef Yoshihiro, Ryusuke learned the real meaning of kodawari- an obsession with quality and tradition.
Branching out from his mentors, Chef Nakagawa has developed his own style of contemporary Kyōto-Style Kaiseki with modern influences. Inspired by the seasons, he approaches plating as an art form; a way to communicate the seasonality of his dishes. His goal is to introduce his unique style of Kyō-Kaiseki to the world and to inspire other young Japanese chefs to do the same. At ABURI Restaurants Canada, Chef Nakagawa’s wish is for each guest to experience true Japanese service culture (omotenashi) and to introduce Japanese flavours and ingredients that are new to North American diners.
Additional Notes
This is a 19+ experience.
Due to the nature of the special menu, not all dietary restrictions may be accommodated. If you have specific dietary questions, please reach out to Aburi Hana directly or community@getdinr.com.
No refunds or event credits are permitted. If you cannot make the event, you are welcome to transfer your tickets to other guests in your circle. Please note that if you are transferring your tickets to another person(s), the restaurant team will do their best to accommodate any new dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee that all will be accommodated on short notice.
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