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About
Mitsuhisa Nishio is a Dominican-Japanese chef known as "El Ninja" or "Michu," and the head chef and founder of many restaurants, including Daddy Ninja, an Asian-Latin fusion restaurant in Kissimmee, FL. His comedic cooking and behind-the-scenes videos, often featuring him slapping other people, have earned him over 290,000 followers on Instagram.
Before Fame
The child of Japanese immigrants growing up in the Dominican Republic, he was often the target of bullying. After he moved to Japan, he faced similar challenges because of his Dominican upbringing and Spanish speaking.
Trivia
He participated in the creation of the world's largest mangú, a traditional Dominican dish made with plantains, which was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Family Life
His mother taught him how to cook. He is married and has three children.
Associated With
In September 2018 he was interviewed by BuzzFeed.
