About
Japanese chef whose appearances on Iron Chef earned him the nickname The Szechuan Sage.
Before Fame
He began his culinary career by working at Shisen Hanten, his family's restaurant.
Trivia
He participated in over ninety culinary battles during his six-year stint on Iron Chef.
Family Life
He was born in Tokyo, Japan but is actually of Chinese heritage. He attended Tamagawa University.
Associated With
He and Bobby Flay both appeared on Iron Chef.